Kia Ora, my name is Emma Olsen and I am a second-year journalism student studying at the New Zealand Broadcasting School.
You will catch me writing stories to do with just about anything. I love sport, have found an interest in writing on people's personal health experiences, and am covering the education round.
LinkedIn: Emma Olsen Instagram: emma.olsen1 Email: emo0087@arastudent.ac.nz Phone: 022 049 3354
Bottle Lake Fairy Village is being relocated
A magical fairy village that appeared at Bottle Lake Forest in Christchurch earlier this year is being relocated next Tuesday.
Metro News 2020: 18th September
Brought to you by the students of the New Zealand Broadcasting School.
What Now has taken COVID-19 in their stride
New Zealand favourite children's programme has had to adapt to COVID-19, but it thankfully hasn't affected too much.
Kiwi fruit and veggies initiative used as example
For fifteen years, Kiwi kids in low decile schools have received the produce, and as I found out, it always goes down a treat.
MetroNews: 16th September 2020
Brought to you by the students of the New Zealand Broadcasting School: Metro News 2020
6 months later and the Sea2Sky challenge is all go
An event that has been running since 2016 faced its most challenging year due to COVID-19, but it was all smiles on race day.
One year on and Riverside Market has thrived
Despite COVID-19, Christchurch CBD's hospitality hotspot has gone even better than the owners expected.
Metro News: September 15th 2020
The students at the New Zealand Broadcasting School bring you Metro News for 2020.
Plains FM Student Current Affairs Programme
Emma Olsen looks at the Fruit and Vegetables in Schools Initiative, as well as the Women's Cricket World Cup postponement.
Me, My Student Loan, and I - Episode Six
For a sixth bonus episode, Emma will be looking at the logistics of a universal student allowance system.
Me, My Student Loan, and I - Episode Five
For Episode Five, Emma Olsen looks at the psychological effects of debt.
Me, My Student Loan, and I - Episode Four
For Episode Four, Emma Olsen looks at students cheating the system.
Me, My Student Loan, and I - Episode Three
For Episode Three, Emma Olsen looks at the factors that make up the system.
Me, My Student Loan, and I - Episode Two
For Episode Two, Emma Olsen finds out what students really think about the system.
Me, My Student Loan, and I - Episode One
For Episode One, Emma Olsen looks at the history of the student loan/allowance system.
Mother-of-two training for her fifth World Cup
Superwoman as some would call her, an Auckland mum is currently training for her fifth Lacrosse World Cup.
Love your pets? Well there's a new pet print niche
If you've ever wanted to hang your pet on the wall, there's a new business starting up to create your loved ones into art.
An aspiring para-athlete finds COVID-19 helped her
New Zealand's nationwide lockdown helped a para-athlete train more than she usually would.
What is NZSki's strategy to re-opening?
NZSki is keeping optimistic that ski fields will reopen as soon as possible and strategising ways to attract Kiwis.
Protection against loan sharks is fast-tracked
The Government is fast-tracking new protections against loan sharks due to COVID-19.
Is NZ Football going to ban headers in games?
Since an Australian Club banned headers for all youth players, we find out if New Zealand is going to follow in their footsteps.
Positives and negatives of investing in shares
We get advice on how to know which companies are best to invest in as well as the pros and cons.
Classrooms across NZ will be receiving upgrades
In order to reboot the economy, the Government is working hard to improve school classrooms across NZ.
Commercial rent relief options under discussion
The Government is looking into support for New Zealand businesses having to pay rent during COVID-19.
Is it really the right time to invest in shares?
We get advice from three finance experts who tell us whether or not now is the ideal time to be investing in shares.
We speak to Jacinda Ardern's backbone
We wanted to know how our Prime Minister stays strong through a situation like COVID-19 so we spoke to her support system.
What can we learn from the elderly for isolation?
The elderly aren't finding life any different since lockdown started and they share advice they have for New Zealanders during this time.
Rural communities will get a broadband upgrade
New investment in rural network capacity will help lift the development and wellbeing of isolated communities in NZ.
Kiwi dancer competes in a world virtual dance comp
A talented young dancer has been nominated for a Global Public Choice Award in a worldwide dance competition
1.5m Kiwis will gain free mental health services
In the hope to help Kiwis' mental health, soon many people will be able to talk with a professional at no charge.
The one Kiwi who's been in lockdown for 45 days
One Kiwi has been in lockdown for 10 days longer than the rest of New Zealand
Kiwis reflected on ANZAC for the first time
The RSA was inspired by the number of Kiwis who participated in ANZAC this weekend and never had before.
New Zealand bids a sad farewell to Radio Sport
A three-hour one-off show yesterday sent off the popular Radio Sport station.
The rules for hunters during alert level three
Do's and don'ts for hunters during level three have been confirmed by the Government
America's Cup: Relocating team members is an issue
Borders will be a problem when relocating all team members in time for the 2021 America's Cup
Kiwis stranded in India are flying home today
This week, three Air New Zealand flights will bring back New Zealanders from India
"So many businesses will struggle to survive"
The owners of Clevedon Farmers Market and Clevedon Buffalo Company believe recovery from the economic impacts of COVID-19 will be difficult
1st year US College Athlete has put plans on hold
A young and eager first-year US College Athlete was set to start university but doesn't think she will be until at least next year
Royal Commission Mosque attacks report extended
The Royal Commission has extended its report date for the March 15 2019 attacks following delays due to COVID-19
Government approves $30 million support package
The Government has approved a further $30m to meet immediate welfare and food security for New Zealanders
Medsafe has banned some COVID-19 testing kits
Only approved point of care test kits for COVID-19 will be able to be imported and sold in New Zealand
Advice for lenders and borrowers amidst COVID-19
The Commerce Commission has issued new guidance for consumer lenders and borrowers to assist during COVID-19
World first: fully carbon fibre pleasure boat
The build for the first-ever carbon-infused foiling pleasure Power Cat is underway
US college athlete forced to stop training
Since open water swimming was banned during lockdown, an athlete from Whangarei could no longer train
COVID-19 UPDATE
Today's update on New Zealand's COVID-19 cases.
Overtired nurse almost microwaved a piece of paper
An overtired Auckland nurse almost microwaved a piece of paper that she was meant to photocopy.
Radio Sport is hosting a one-off farewell show
Radio Sport will be hosting a one-off farewell show this Monday.
Surgery cancelled twice amidst COVID-19
A young Aucklander has had her surgery cancelled twice because of the COVID-19 pandemic
2000 teams competed in VF48HOUR: LOCKDOWN
Over 2000 teams participated in this weekend's VF48HOUR: LOCKDOWN film challenge.
Woman diagnosed with eczema actually had cancer
An Otago woman diagnosed with cancer had been told by doctors it was just eczema.