Katie Harris is the New Zealand Herald's social issues reporter, regularly writing about sexual assault, workplace bullying and harassment, covering high-profile court cases and national media scandals.
Katie Harris graduated from the University of Canterbury in late 2019 with a Postgraduate Diploma in Journalism, after completing a Bachelor of Arts degree majoring in Political Science, International Relations and Media and Communications. In October that year she started working at NZME as a radio reporter, taking a two-month break at the start of 2020 to complete an Asia New Zealand-funded internship at Agence France-Presse in Jakarta. Later that year she became a New Zealand Herald reporter. Katie regularly writes about sexual assault, workplace bullying and harassment, and feels immensely honoured her interviewees feel safe to share their stories with her. During her time as a reporter Katie has covered high-profile court cases, national media scandals and launched a podcast, but her most rewarding moment as a journalist came when she helped a young man find his voice after sexual violence. You can contact Katie at katie.harris@nzme.co.nz.
Paramedic applicant who changed his name had hid sex offending past
The man did not disclose his unlawful sexual connection conviction.
Why is Newshub closing? What we know about the decision to axe the broadcaster
Today, Warner Bros. Discovery has confirmed it still can't make Newshub work.
'Don't make me cry': Newshub's biggest stars front on its closure, up to 300 job losses
Bosses say no deal 'at this stage' with a third party for a pared-back TV3 news service.
Parnell lodge fire: Owners obtained $22m in emergency housing grants across 6 years
The pair owned nine motels when they spoke to the Herald in 2022.
Media Insider: TVNZ talks Sunday, Fair Go funds with NZ On Air; Warriors lift lid on marketing
And just where is the Media Minister's promised plan?
Media Insider: Suppression spike; Elephant in NZR interview room; Big NBR subscriber cancels
Defendants keep names secret, NBR loses 'biggest exclusive user', Maiki Sherman's new gig.
TVNZ staff rally outside broadcaster's Auckland HQ in opposition to proposed cuts
Staff from TVNZ have rallied outside its Auckland HQ.
TVNZ reveals new political editor
The veteran reporter says she will bring a unique perspective to the role.
$700 per week for two kids: Daycare fees crippling families
'It's a massive barrier and it’s not really supporting women back into the workforce.'
Slut if you do, prude if you don't: Young people walking the line with sexting
'There’s pressure not to send nudes, but there’s pressure to send nudes.'
Botanic Gardens daylight sex assault: Tourist traumatised after attack
The woman was visiting her sister in Auckland when the assault occured.
Copyright expert says Winston Peters is wrong about use of Chumbawamba song
Lawyer Earl Gray told the Herald copyright law still applied to Winston Peters.
'I felt like a criminal': Mum's Oranga Tamariki vindication
The complainant said it was the worst time of her life.
'We watched him gasp for air': Family's pre-term birth nightmare
"We had to just watch him die."
'Disgusts me': Sex assault charges rise by 33%, legal aid fees double
Legal aid for sex offences more than doubles to $18.7 million
Golriz Ghahraman shoplifting: What she stole and how she did it
Items she took included a Zambesi shirt, a $1900 Acne coat and a $4500 Row dress.
Golriz Ghahraman shoplifting: What drives affluent people to steal?
People do all kinds of 'weird s***' for all kinds of reasons.
Ex-Green MP Golriz Ghahraman admits shoplifting charges
The 43-year-old faced four shoplifting charges.
Court mulls whether victim of domestic violence should have to pay costs to abuser
Lower courts found the man had been abusive but did not issue a protection order.
Volume of cocaine consumed in NZ jumps more than 90 per cent
There has also been a tenfold increase in people in their 60s and 70s using cannabis.
Young child caught in bitter Ukraine-New Zealand custody battle
The court ordered the child should be returned to Aotearoa.
The rise of the sexsomnia defence: Justice or an easy out for rapists?
'Part of a broader culture of excusing [rape] behaviour' or 'not that easy'?
'Violence is violence': Are our international custody laws putting people at risk?
The Hague Convention is commonly used when one parent flees a country with their kids.
'Destroyed me': Kiwi woman discovers her partner's a serial sex offender
After learning the truth, she didn't know where to turn or who to trust.
Sex offender's appeal to introduce school suspension questions angers victim
The sex offender has claimed a judge erred in placing her on the Sex Offender Register.
Former NZ sports champ charged with cocaine importation, possession for supply
The man appeared in the Auckland District Court today.
Elite school bungles allegations against teacher in relationship with 16yo
It found the school should have conducted its own investigation into the behaviour.
Sky rocketing demand for weight loss medication at Kiwi clinics
Three clinics spoken to by the Herald had seen a spike.
MSD warns incoming minister of rising number of Kiwis on benefit, more increases likely
'We are seeing increasing complexity in clients’ needs.'
Why judge gave NZ athlete discharge without conviction and suppression for sex offences with teen
The judge referred to the impact on the man's sports career as a mitigating factor.
Leading academic: Treaty bill ‘completely opposite’ to what Te Tiriti guarantees
Margaret Mutu told the Herald these phrases were mistranslated.
Prison boss apologises after barring Herald journalist's gang book
He said the staff were not aware that the books were approved for distribution.
Prison Break: Ex-con's tell-all memoir allegedly barred from NZ prison
The high-profile former prisoner is miffed at the move.
Bad tabs and no sleep: Why experts are urging Kiwis to get their drugs tested this summer
A substance found in some tabs has caused deaths overseas.
Confessions of a reformed shopaholic: My year without brand-new clothes
Opinion: Katie Harris shares what she's learned only shopping second-hand.
NZ raises concern with Ukraine over mum's refusal to return girl from war-torn country
She cited frustrations at NZ's Covid-19 restrictions and her reluctance to get vaccinated.
Blenheim Gymnastics Club 'shocked and appalled' by ex-coaches sex offending
It said the club’s primary concern at this time was the wellbeing of the victims.
Blenheim gymnastics coach and sex offender Gregory Pask pleads guilty to nearly 30 charges
Police believe there may be more victims.
'National no different to the Mob': Mum fleeing gang life hits out at Police Minister
'They’re no different to the mob selling false dreams,' says woman.
Tash Sultana: Artist lets music do the talking at Spark Arena
'Mentally, physically, spiritually it’s been a crazy way to shape your life.'
Senior gangster behind popular Auckland gym charged with organised crime
Some of the charges carry a maximum penalty of life in prison.
Men involved in national sex offending scandal granted reduced sentence after court error
The men were initially charged in 2020 and pleaded guilty last year.
Siouxsie Wiles case: Uni boss says abuse 'not uncommon', reveals being followed home
'Not a day goes by where I do not get some form of abuse in my inbox.'
Inside the Auckland scaffolding disaster that cost a young father his arms
After the 'massive sound' and fireball, Jahden Nelson was left in 'excruciating' pain.
Rapist granted 1.5-year sentence discount for 'sexsomnia'
The Auckland man was sentenced in the Waitākere District Court.
'It broke me': Fiancée of man who lost arms in work accident's moving message in court
'My children are limited to a lifestyle they should never have been exposed to.'
‘Gutless’: Victim wants apology after TVNZ shared off-the-record material
Email emerges showing TVNZ's "commitment" to a legal fight it then never took.
‘Could they have been saved?’ - Inquest into Christchurch terror attack begins as families ask for answers
Six-week coronial inquest in March 15, 2019 terror attacks set to begin in Christchurch.
Alice Springs to Uluru: The Australian roadie you didn't know you needed
It's time we Kiwis realised there’s much more to Australia than nice beaches.
'I'm not scared of them': Victim's new life after 16-year battle for justice over indecent assaults
At 15 Erin Leighton was given drugs and indecently touched by a man and woman.
Mob leader fears Nats' patch ban will see spike in facial tattoos
She said people will get gang tattoos on their face and neck.
‘Never been truly able to love again’: Victim confronts 'malevolent' sex abusers in court
She spoke of 'massive psychological wounds' that have festered in her life as a result.
Journalist says he left TVNZ on a point of principle after interview details used in court
Journalist speaks out on why he quit TVNZ's flagship Sunday current affairs show.
'Malevolent': Victim's last words to man who abused her, fraudster Paul Bennett
She spoke of “massive psychological wounds” that have festered in her life as a result.
Supreme Court mulls whether to grant serial sex offender name suppression
Defendant's lawyer claimed media coverage does "turn the public against him".
'Psychological war': Mongrel Mob boss says Nats govt will be ‘devastating’ to gangs
Fatupaito says the banning of gang patches would take away a 'human right'.
Revealed: Kiri Allan's speech that RNZ fought to keep secret
"I’ve seen a woman come home feeling broken and battered, always fighting."
Man accused of driving at National candidate pleads not guilty to all five charges
He has elected to have a judge-alone trial.
Man accused of New Windsor dairy stabbing was on electronic bail
The police prosecutor said police had opposed the bail.
'Unspeakably bad practice': Children's details, abuse claims shared in Oranga Tamariki privacy breach
“Oranga Tamariki recognises our data system requires improving."
'No one would listen': Child put in care of attempted-murderer dad
Oranga Tamariki has apologised and offered the mother a payment of $4500.
Mama Hooch survivor forced to cancel wedding due to trial launches fundraiser for victims
'This is my way of giving back to them.'
Taxpayer foots $900k bill for Mama Hooch rapists, victim 'disgusted'
Herald reveals legal aid bill for Mama Hooch rapist brothers Danny and Roberto Jaz.
Oranga Tamariki report: Three staffers charged, 22 removed from youth residences
Of 46 complaints since June, 28 have been referred to police.
Whānau of gang members hīkoi to Parliament to oppose National, ACT policies
The trip leader said they feel the policies are ill-informed.
'Do not approach': Police issue warrant, search for accused murderer after bail breach
Police said they were actively investigating the 28-year-old’s whereabouts.
Canterbury student exec resigns after sexual assault accusation
A female student still has 'nightmares, constant anxiety, and frequent panic attacks'.
KPMG alert police, start investigation into drink spiking incidents
Firm's NZ executive chair says he's working on the assumption it's a staffer.
International custody battle: Mum devastated as kids uplifted by police, OT
'I will never forget the sound of her wailing, crying.'
Green Party says 'Kenough' to Barbie, wipes political memes from social media
Green Party removes Barbie memes to “protect Warner Bros’ intellectual property".
Athlete discharged on sex offence not in Olympic contention despite claim he put ‘dream aside’
The man's sporting body also said he was not a member when he was charged.
Come on Barbie, let’s go... Green Party? Top lawyer warns of potential copyright breach
Regardless of where the work was created, copyright law applies, he said.
Opening with a bong: New cannabis museum offers prescriptions at event
"Cannabis and without alcohol. Lots of cannabis, legal, medical cannabis."
Mum slates discharge ruling for Kiwi athlete on sex charge against teen girl
'I no longer have confidence in our justice system. It is not there for the victims.'
Patient injured during op after surgeon failed to read her notes
'Other women that go for surgeries should know what he’s done.'
Bravo, Bic Runga: Music legend indulges Auckland audience on Beautiful Collision tour
Bic Runga is a national treasure, with a standing ovation to prove it.
'Unacceptable': Minister's fury over escaped prisoner who raped woman
Davis told the Herald no escape from prison was acceptable.
Pregnant trans people birthing at home after being misgendered, having identity questioned
One man said he was continually misgendered and called 'mum'.