Kia ora! I’m Sam and I’m a second-year journalist at the New Zealand Broadcasting School.
I’m a hard-working and passionate person who loves all things news and people. In my time at the Broadcasting School, I’ve learned a lot about the industry and I can’t wait to put my skills into action in the real world.
I’m a natural leader with a lot of experience in various leadership roles and am confident in what I do.
I’ve always been the person reading the news in my spare time and wants to know everything going on in the world - some of my friends were confused throughout high school when I did this but as soon as I said I wanted to be a journalist they knew it would be a good fit for me.
I have a passion for sports but I also love to talk about social issues and various current events.
I’d love to join your team and become the best journalist I can be.
Student Struggles Ep: 5
Sam talks to a careers advisor about how she helps students plan for their future, and a former student who struggled after finishing uni.
Student Struggles Ep. 4
Sam talks to Chloe Swarbrick about the state of the renting market for students. We also chat to a bunch of students about how they live.
Student Struggles Ep. 3
Sam visits TOP leader Raf Manji to talk about his party's proposed free bus policy. We take a trip on the bus and chat about parking.
Student Struggles Ep. 2
Sam visits a UC mental health advocacy group and a local youth clinic to learn about the work they do. His flatmates weigh in on nutrition.
Student Struggles: Ep. 1
Welcome to Student Struggles! Sam Coughlan discusses maintaining a healthy life balance as a student while juggling study, a job and others.
Schoolboy rugby players under pressure
Player poaching and TV cameras have added unneeded pressure to student-athletes plying their trade at schoolboy level.
Radio CAF: How is ChatGPT affecting universities?
With a rise in artificial intelligence websites, how are these being used by students and what does it bode for the future?
Christchurch cats enjoy retirement
Two of the Catnap Cafe's oldest residents are about to enjoy a well-earned retirement.
Christchurch's biggest footballing rivalry
Sam Coughlan explores the state of the Southern League and what's on the line for Christchurch United and Cashmere Technical.
Why are kids football fees so expensive?
The cost to register a kid for sport is rising. Sam Coughlan explores why this is, and what clubs can do about it.
Radio Current Affairs - Show Two 2023
A Current Affairs show on Plains FM exploring important local issues, run by the second-year journalism students of the New Zealand Broadcasting School.
MetroNews - Thursday 18th May 2023
This episode of MetroNews is brought to you by the students of the New Zealand Broadcasting School.
MetroNews - Wednesday 17th May 2023
This episode of MetroNews is brought to you by the students of the New Zealand Broadcasting School.
MetroNews - Tuesday 16th May 2023
This episode of MetroNews is brought to you by the students of the New Zealand Broadcasting School.
MetroNews - Monday 15th May 2023
This episode of MetroNews is brought to you by the students of the New Zealand Broadcasting School.
Irish footballer makes waves in Christchurch
Garbhan Coughlan uprooted his life to New Zealand just to play football.
The life of an 'amateur professional'
Raunaq Kapur and Rhys Mariu are not paid to play cricket - but they hope that'll change.
Riccarton Cricket celebrate one of their own
All-rounder Cole McConchie has been named in the Blackcaps ODI squad for the first time.
Parents worried about safety of school cyclists
Some primary school parents are concerned about the safety of their children while biking to school.