New Zealand
'Gang members were fighting on our front lawn': Living in a gangland
A Tauranga hero feeds families in her community. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
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Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
Is Rotorua our closest thing to Mars?
Is there life on Mars? Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Māori chef forages for fine dining in the forest
Hiakai chef Monique Fiso is on a mission. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Kiwi photographer sees red over bullying
Red Matters is a project to end bullying of redheads. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Locked away museum artefacts inspire local artists
Five locals will perform as part of Escape Arts Fest. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
House of the Year judge: Signs your home is on trend
House of the Year judge on the latest housing trends. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Harbour under threat from Asian crabs
Aggressive invaders will eat native crabs' food. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Elderly compete at the Rest Home Games
150 senior citizens took on the annual Rest Home Games. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Tai chi converts fans into movers, not shakers
A local tai chi society is moving people. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Thousands of Kiwi kids take on mini marathon
2500 kids ran a portion of the Rotorua Marathon. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Tauranga Girls' College Principal looks to the future
Tara Kanji discusses her vision for the future. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
School Report: Otumoetai College Principal admits shedding a tear
Russell Gordon discusses his recent transition. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
School Report: Merivale School Principal aims to be a positive influence
Tom Paekau discusses his new role. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
School Report: Aquinas College Principal feels the spirit
Matt Dalton discusses the challenges of his new role. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Edgecumbe: 'They said it wouldn't happen again'
Edgecumbe locals are taking aim at the regional council. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Flood pushes house off foundations: 'It broke my heart'
Disasters affect everyone in unexpected ways. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Edgecumbe one year on: Street that stayed together
Of three families on College Rd two won't leave. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Businesses finding their feet in Edgecumbe
Edgecumbe still waiting for a supermarket. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Financial fallout continues for flooded Edgecumbe farmers
For Edgecumbe farmers, financial troubles are not over. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus Feature: Edgecumbe remembers the day the river breached
"It was chaotic... like a war zone". Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Kindy's top environmental status
Caring for kids and caring for the environment. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Birthing centre celebrates 1000 births
Nearly a baby a day for local primary birthing centre. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Ōpōtiki initiative teaching kids to bike safe
Ōpōtiki Bike Kitchen teaches kids how to fix their bike. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Overwhelmed town resorts to portaloos
Some residents have to use portaloos post-flood. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Bridal business booming in the Bay
Bridal stores are seeing increased sales this Summer. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Elderly keeping fit on their feet
A new initiative is helping pensioners keep active. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Young kiwi released into the wild
Kiwis saved one bird at a time. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: 'We're off to see the Wizard' - youth flock to local theatre
Youth shows have seen new performers join local theatre. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Summer Hacks: How to lose the Christmas kilos
Top tips for losing the kilos from the festive season. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: 3D printing traditional Maori designs
Joe Te Wharau uses 3D technology to create Māori art. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: People 'swarm' home to work in Opotiki
Industry is thriving as locals return to the region. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Woman's life upturned by rare disorder
Penny Gatenby's life changed in an instant. Made with funding from NZ On Air.