People's actions, stories, lifestyles and how they're broadcast have always fascinated me. So after finishing high school, Broadcasting school was the next step. Since studying here, my passion for broadcast journalism has only grown. In first year, I developed a love for radio news - learning how to accurately write the news under intense time pressure. I've also thoroughly enjoyed writing for other platforms during my second-year. I'm interested in crime, arts, politics, social issues and local government.
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http://thewireless.co.nz/articles/gloriavale-s-stage-show-is-unlike-anything-else-on-earth
http://www.radionz.co.nz/news/national/314636/man-donates-$600k-to-park-in-memory-of-late-wife
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RNZ’s funding freeze: still thawing
The 2016 earthquakes proved the importance of National Radio during disaster, but will the government completely thaw their funding freeze?
Abandoned turtles - where do they go?
Imagine caring for 60 reptiles in your own home. That's something one Christchurch woman is familiar with.
Trouble in the turtle trade
Shelters across the country are caring for overwhelming numbers of reptiles.
NZ Music Month - does anyone care?
It's our annual Kiwi Music Month, not that most people know.
Kaikoura road closures affecting trade
Heavy rain and land slips have pushed rock-filled containers onto the road, isolating the coastal town.
Christchurch man 'prepared' for cyclone
Rob Siolo says the Christchurch earthquakes helped him prepare for Cyclone Debbie, which has now hit Queensland.
Missing tramper found
Missing American tramper Clint Hewitt has been found safe and well.
Clear day predicted for Christchurch
It's the start of a fine week for Christchurch with some low cloud and patchy drizzle clearing by the morning.
Surfers making waves at Duke Festival
The Ray White Duke Festival of Surfing hopes to make waves in New Brighton and bring the community together.
Rainy start to the week
Christchurch is set to have a rainy start to the week with developing rain throughout the morning.
Vigil for victims of London attack
Hundreds gather at Trafalgar Square to mourn the loss of victims of terror attack.
Meat plant worker loses hand
After just three days on the job, a Timaru meat plant worker has lost his hand.
Water export charge mooted
Canterbury has the nation's worst water and a new government panel won't improve it, says water activist.
Not a crash, 'just needed a tow.'
Emergency services arrived to a reported crash at Lake Lyndon to find man needing his car towed from lake.
No community BBQ for park
Former Wigram Lions Club president says Avonhead Park is the perfect location for a community barbecue, rejecting conerns it could distract nearby pre-schoolers and grievers.
'No rape culture' in schools
A former private school head boy says some boys make stupid comments, but that doesn't mean there's a rape culture.
Cyclist killed in crash
Two cyclists have been hit by a truck near Mt Cook. One is dead, the other is in a stable condition after being airlifted to hospital.
Ever wanted to dance like Beyonce?
Three Wellington women are hoping to bring a new alternative fitness class to Christchurch permanently.