Kia ora!
I’m Izie, a second-year journalism student at the NZ Broadcasting School. Buckle in.
There isn't too much happening in my home town of Ashburton, so unsurprisingly I turned to media for entertainment at a young age. I’ve grown up with all kinds of it - Country Calendar, Top Gear, the Ashburton Courier and 1News to name a few. Over the past two years, B-school has taught me how to turn that consuming into creating. Our class has collectively covered every corner of Ōtautahi, pestering anyone and everyone for radio, TV and online stories. Up in the hills may be where I work best though - catch me talking to anyone about anything bike-related and I’ll be grinning like a lunatic.
Alongside course work, I’ve been the editor for Ara’s Student Magazine, Waha Kōrero, for 2025. I’ve always nitpicked at mate’s essays, so to put that work into pay has been a huge turning point for my ego. It’s taught me communication, initiative, very tight time management and all those other good things.
I'm looking forward to the rest of this year and beyond. Will she make it out of Ashburton? Stay tuned.
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Fatal Sanson incident being treated as homicide
Police have confirmed that the fatal incident in Manawatū is being treated as a homicide.
100 days until Crankworx returns to Christchurch
Locals will go head to head with international riders in February next year.
Hot chilli and community focus of Ashburton A&P
MetroNews spoke to Ashburton’s A & P Association President Ben Stock on the importance of the Show.
The Southerner: On track for comeback?
The historic passenger service returned briefly last week with seats selling out.
Big hitters back in town for cross season
Ōtautahi’s Southern Cross CX season kicked off on Sunday with racing in Ferrymead.
Third in the world is back for more
Charlie Murray is back racing Enduro's 'travelling circus'.
Warehouse gutted in Bromley fire
It is too early to determine the cause of the Bromley industrial fire which has destroyed a warehouse.
Large building fire burning in Christchurch
A second Christchurch fire is burning on Maces Road, Bromley
Christchurch Marathon running biggest event yet
Over 6,000 people will take to the streets of Ōtautahi this Sunday for the Christchurch Marathon.
National Champ eyes success in Brazil
One of NZ’s fastest mountain bike riders is in Brazil for the first UCI MTB World Cups of the year.
South Island Field Days puts industry on show
Kirwee held the farming extravaganza over four days.
Will Banks Peninsula turn the lights down?
An official Dark Sky reserve may be on the horizon for the Peninsula.