Jean Bell
Multimedia journalist
Multimedia journalist
We are your advocate, Aotearoa. Uncovering stories that matter, asking hard-hitting questions of those in power, live-blogging sport events, monitoring the highs and lows of the NZX and providing Premium expert opinion and analysis. Bringing you distinctive, quality journalism and breaking news from across New Zealand and around the world. With specialists working together to create indepth reads, engaging video, and unmissable podcasts.
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''Horrendous sight and abysmal dust'': Te Puna residents rally against dumping proposal
More than 400,000 cubic metres of dirt could be dumped if the application is approved.
No excuses: Bay authorities clamp down on bad boatie behaviour
Our growing population means more people are out on the water.
Hey big spender: Rising prices of fruit and veg explained
Prices for fruit and vegetables were noticeably up this season.
Hey big spender: Rising prices of fruit and veg explained
This comes as kiwifruit doubled in price last December.
Former RNZAF pilot flies after 60 years
Friends and neighbours rallied together to grant his wish.
Firefighters rescue huge pup from ravine
The big Leonburger pup was stuck between a rock and a hard place.
City slickers turned farmers pick up Fonterra award
Janelle Nee and Mel McEntyre have taken to farming like ducks to water.
'I'm grinning hard': Community gem rapt with new trailer
The good news comes after the community pitched in to raise $2000 for a replacement.
Multimillion-dollar horticulture research centre launched
Helping the horticulture industry stay ahead of the game
Avocado? More like 'avocad-no' as fruit shortage and price hike hits Tauranga
Avocado supplies are running low until the new season starts in June
Kiwifruit workers scramble for accommodation amid housing 'crisis'
Accommodation 'crisis' comes as council clamps down on freedom camping.
Tauranga teen reels in possible world record catch
Otumoetai College student 'stoked' with his catch and hoping for a double world record.
Kiwifruit growers and All Black talk personal wellbeing
Sam Whitelock has spoken to kiwifruit industry members about mental health.
Kiwifruit growers concerned over water access
Restricted access to town water supply could harm kiwifruit growth, say industry reps.
Water use warning as Tauranga enters longest dry spell in 30 years
Farmers are beginning to struggle
Hot and dry start to the year lingering in Rotorua
It has been a dry start to 2019 for Rotorua, and the dry weather is looking to continue.
Big dry lingers in the Bay of Plenty
Bay of Plenty region urgently needing rain to break long hot spell
Push to attract seasonal workers
Kiwifruit industry looks to lure workers to Bay of Plenty.