Ko Te Ahupatiki te maunga, ko Koukourarata te awa, ko Takitimu te waka, Ko Ngāi Tahu te iwi, Ko Isobel Prasad tōku ingoa.
Kia ora, my name is Isobel and I am covering the culture round. I have a passion for people and all cultural aspects of society and feel privileged to cover stories that matter to people.
METRONEWS | IN FOCUS | Episode Seven
Join Connor Stirling, Isaac Gunson, Leighton Heikell, Brooke Hunter, Courtney Winter and Isobel Prasad for your Canterbury news in focus.
METRONEWS | IN FOCUS | Episode Six
Join Connor Stirling, Isaac Gunson, Leighton Heikell, Brooke Hunter, Courtney Winter and Isobel Prasad for your Canterbury news in focus.
METRONEWS | IN FOCUS | Episode Five
Join Connor Stirling, Isaac Gunson, Leighton Heikell, Brooke Hunter, Courtney Winter and Isobel Prasad for your Canterbury news in focus.
METRONEWS | IN FOCUS | Episode Four
Join Connor Stirling, Isaac Gunson, Leighton Heikell, Brooke Hunter, Courtney Winter and Isobel Prasad for your Canterbury news in focus.
METRONEWS | IN FOCUS | Episode Three
Join Connor Stirling, Isaac Gunson, Leighton Heikell, Brooke Hunter, Courtney Winter and Isobel Prasad for your Canterbury news in focus.
METRONEWS | IN FOCUS | Episode Two
Join Connor Stirling, Isaac Gunson, Leighton Heikell, Brooke Hunter, Courtney Winter and Isobel Prasad for your Canterbury news in focus.
METRONEWS | IN FOCUS | Episode One
Join Connor Stirling, Isaac Gunson, Leighton Heikell, Brooke Hunter, Courtney Winter and Isobel Prasad for your Canterbury news in focus.
SPELD NZ
Throughout our multi-platform campaign, we focussed on how SPELD NZ has been transforming lives for 50 years.
Pasifika students call for more representation
As New Zealand's population grows, so does the diversity in it's people. The Pasifika community feels it's time they're better reflected.
Bowel Cancer numbers increasing in younger people
It's a disease which experts say younger people need to be more aware of.
News bulletin, June 5th, 2019
More Kiwis are being diagnosed with bowel cancer, the Muslim community heals together, and farmers say zero carbon targets are too tough.
News bulletin, June 4th, 2019
Teachers begin five weeks of rolling strikes, what's got Christchurch airport taking off, and why these cute dogs may not be the best pet.
Celebrating Pasifika culture
Hundreds of students from high schools around Christchurch gather to celebrate the Polynesian Festival.
Prison a possibility for pro-Trump abuser
The man responsible for yelling hate speech outside the Al Noor Mosque could face prison time for his actions.
Ngāi Tahu exhibition reveals hidden treasures
The Kā Huru Manu Mapping Project unlocked thousands of Māori place names and stories within Te Waipounamu, many never seen before.
Muslim community targeted by Trump-supporter
Police are on the hunt for a man spreading hate speech outside the Al Noor mosque.
Supporting Muslim community a 'long-term effort'
A charity organisation is 'in for the long run' when it comes to supporting the Muslim Community.
Ngāi Tahu representation bill voted down
An Environment Canterbury councillor said he is disappointed but not shocked the Ngāi Tahu representation bill was voted down.
Removal of car parking "extremely worrying"
The Dumplings on Riccarton owner believes City Council road updates will scare away customers.
School embraces Polyfest in curriculum
Linwood College is embracing Polynesian culture by including it in their curriculum.
Crisis and Media
A media ecology 600 project comprising of a web series, radio documentary, radio feature series and social media video
Woman 'pleads for life' after being shot
Ex-partner allegedly told her: "I'm going to blow your f'ing brains out."
Charging for chlorine-free water causes a splash
The privately operated chlorine-free well in the central city will be free no longer.
Departure cards take off from New Zealand Airports
Filling out those inconvenient departure cards will be a thing of the past by November.
City considers plastic straw ban
Christchurch could be plastic straw free from next year.
Cashmere and Rangiora basketballers set for final
Cashmere High is looking to win a second championship on the trot in Canterbury's school competition final.
Turned away at the gate because ticket was fake
Crusaders fan bought ticket to the rugby on Viagogo, but was denied entry at the stadium.
Phone scammers clever with accents
Reports of Kiwi-sounding scammers "just the tip of the iceberg", says online safety organisation.