Kia Ora my name is Tia McDougall. I am a second-year Journalism Student with a passion for telling stories, funny or serious, sport or politics. I have great whakahi in my Maori culture and enjoy incorporating that into my reporting as well.
Email: trm0421@arastudent.ac.nz
Waka on Avon
The theme of our multi-media campaign for this new business venture is to focus on Waka on Avon's three key principles: Education, Conservation and Entertainment
Court Implications
Leading up to the Mosque shooters sentencing, there were lots of unique problems that had to be solved first.
Quake Insurance Problems 10 years on
The 2010 September earthquake damaged thousands of homes in the Canterbury region. 10 years on and some are still waiting to be fixed.
Canterbury Kicking off the Farah Palamer Cup
Womens rugby is well under way with the competition heating up in the annual Farah Palmer Cup.
Chasing Chickens
Saving chickens is a full time job for two North Canterbury women.
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Red Cards - Ep 1
In the first episode, Tia McDougall talks about losing kids and young people in sport
No more free Les Mills classes
TVNZ says today is the last day they will air the popular workout classes
COVID-19 and its bad effect on youth mental health
Youthline expresses concern after finding teen mental health is becoming a more serious problem in lockdown.
Back to school
Schools 'as safe as ever' according to Otago University
25 years on: remembering the Cave Creek tragedy
25 years ago today a viewing platform in a West Coast national park collapsed killing 14 people.
Anzac Day
This year is a little different
50 million dollar media support package
The good and the bad, some New Zealand media oulets are happy while others are not
Wifi will be hosting this year's Anzac Day
New Zealanders encouraged to gather as virtual communities this Anzac Day
COVID-19 UPDATE
Today's update on New Zealand's COVID-19 cases
Ronald McDonald House struggling
Emergency action needed to keep Ronald McDonald House afloat as pandemic thwarts fundraising efforts
Disrespectful haka by UK nurses
A modified haka performed by nurses at a hospital in the United Kingdom has been deemed a form of cultural appropriation.
Is NZ prepared for a natural disaster?
New Zealanders could be in the best place for a natural disaster
Will the games be fair?
New Zealand Olympians question if every athlete will have equal chances at the 2021 games.
Westpac donates $1 million to rescue helicopters
Westpac NZ is donating an extra $1 million to support New Zealand’s rescue helicopters, which are facing a serious fundraising shortfall
'We are vital so fund us more'
New Zealand media is begging for more Government funding
New Zealand Identity and Media
This is the work of syndicate 5 where we were tasked with investigating New Zealand's identity in the media.
Autism one-on-ones canned
People diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder are now having to attend group meetings instead of one-on-one consultations.
Mental health understaffed in Christchurch
Staff and patients are experiencing the consequences of the major shortage of mental health professionals.
EpiPens cause financial stress
The injection devices can save lives but their high cost means many people simply can't afford them.
Health board 'ignorant' on transgender issues
Canterbury District Health Board receives education about gender diverse people and the health issues they are facing.
Crusaders players accused of homophobia
Crusaders management "devastated" and distressed" by allegation and implication of homophobic behaviour.
Weather: Crisp start to the day
Today will be a fine, sunny day with cold temperatures.
Summit Rd speed limit change supported
Community leader backs lowering speed, but wants it lower than proposed 60kmh.