Local Focus Three surprises for Tatapouri Thistle Marist Women Public Interest Journalism funded through NZ On Air Click here Renae Lolohea, Local Focus Reporter 07 Aug 2023
Video Cory Scott is fishing for another trophy at fly fishing world champs Public Interest Journalism funded through NZ On Air Click here Renae Lolohea, Local Focus Reporter 17 Aug 2023
Video A football match and a close shave net $5000 in less than one week. Breast cancer charity football game raises money and awareness. Public Interest Journalism funded through NZ On Air Click here Renae Lolohea, Local Focus Reporter 17 Aug 2023
Video Marist Thistle experience the quarter-finals Public Interest Journalism funded through NZ On Air Click here Renae Lolohea, Local Focus Reporter 17 Aug 2023
Video Gisborne Weightlifter finds strength at home Ten years ago Kitini Taihuka took up CrossFit where his love of the sport’s lifting components quickly drew him to what he loves the most - weightlifting. Taihuka heads to Samoa for the Oceania Junior, Youth and U23 Championships in October... Click here Renae Lolohea, Local Focus Reporter 25 Jul 2023
Video Who should pay for Gisborne bridge? Gisborne farmer Sam Gemmell completely cut off after Cyclone Gabrielle. Public Interest Journalism funded through NZ On Air Click here Renae Lolohea, Local Focus Reporter 11 Jul 2023
Video More rain for flooded Gisborne The state of emergency has been lifted in Tairāwhiti, but the rain continues to fall on an already sodden community. Public Interest Journalism funded through NZ On Air Click here Renae Lolohea, Local Focus Reporter 26 Jun 2023
Local Focus 50 flipping years Gisborne Trampoline Club’s head coach Doug Callahan has been coaching since 1972. Public Interest Journalism funded through NZ On Air Click here Renae Lolohea, Local Focus Reporter 16 Jun 2023
Video Gisborne community rallies around family who lost it all The Alexander family home was destroyed by flooding after Cyclone Gabrielle. Public Interest Journalism funded through NZ On Air Click here Renae Lolohea, Local Focus Reporter 01 Jun 2023
Video Aquila’s Journey as a Female Apprentice in the Mechanics Industry Aquila breaks gender barriers as she pursues her apprenticeship as a mechanic in a male-dominated industry. After leaving school, Aquila found her passion in the mechanical and electrical industries. Despite facing gender stereotypes, she continues... Click here Ben Cowper 25 May 2023
Video Herald printed in Gisborne for the last time The Goss Community Press rolled one last time for today’s Gisborne Herald. After 149 years of printing in Gisborne, the company is outsourcing printing of the paper to NZME in Auckland from next week Click here Ben Cowper 16 May 2023
Video Pickleball popularity peaks in Gisborne Watch how the pickleball phenomenon has taken off in Gisborne, with club numbers up to 150. Public Interest Journalism funded through NZ On Air Click here Renae Lolohea, Local Focus Reporter 28 Apr 2023
Video Local Focus: Gisborne CrossFit athletes qualify for championship Age is just a number when it comes to Gisborne master athletes Debbie Hutchings and Tamera Nelson, as both qualify for the CrossFit Torian Pro Championships in Brisbane, Australi Click here Renae Lolohea, Local Focus Reporter 17 Apr 2023
Video Isolated and alone while he lost his legs Public Interest Journalism funded through NZ On Air Click here Renae Lolohea, Local Focus Reporter 11 Apr 2023
Video Central celebrates 150 years Central School celebrated its 150th year yesterday with a programme of fun activities including dress-ups, a bouncy castle obstacle course, Rippa rugby competition and cutting a special anniversary cake Click here Ben Cowper 05 Apr 2023
Local Focus How hair and makeup fashioned a journey of healing The healing journey of former Māori Television head of hair and makeup, Bianca Fallon. Public Interest Journalism funded through NZ On Air Click here Renae Lolohea, Local Focus Reporter 21 Mar 2023
Video Surviving two cyclones Alex Campbell has lived and farmed at Hangaroa for a long time. He survived the fury of Cyclone Bola in 1988 and Cyclone Gabrielle this year. He talked to Avneesh Vincent about the differences between the two storms, the impact of forestry in the... Click here Ben Cowper 30 Mar 2023
