Julia Gabel, part of the Investigations team for New Zealand’s Herald, has gained invaluable experience in reporting on the important issues, including health and housing.
I’m Julia Gabel – I started at the Herald in 2020. Since I was a child, I’ve always loved writing. I studied a Bachelor of Arts and after living in Beijing for two years, I found my way into the field when I did the Journalism Post-Graduate Degree at AUT. My first role at the Herald was the 3-11pm shift, where I covered the wide range of stories that come across the newsdesk. I shifted to the investigations team and it’s been an invaluable opportunity, allowing me to dive deep into some pressing and important issues – including health and housing – and see how the world of investigative reporting works. Another exciting change I've seen while I've been at the Herald is the development of Kahu, our Maori news platform, which I sometimes write stories for alongside my live and investigative mahi. Whether it’s live shifts, investigative or any other reporting at the Herald that I get to do, the most important facet of reporting to me is people – getting to meet people as part of our mahi, hearing their stories, sharing them. It’s a privilege to be able to do that.
Watch: Parliament votes for harshest-ever sanctions for Te Pāti Māori co-leaders
Three MPs have been sanctioned after a haka in the House last year.
Education’s $2.5b Budget boost: Where the money is going
Education got a $2.5 billion boost in Budget 2025.
Egregious or reasonable? Economists split over student loan repayment threshold freeze
The Government is not inflation-adjusting student loan repayments.
'It hasn’t failed': Seymour defiant as Treaty bill voted down, hints at referendum
'What it has done is put an uneasy conversation on the table' - Act leader
Te Pāti Māori plans own version of Privileges Committee after skipping key meeting
The party argues it would not get a fair hearing after several requests were rejected.
‘Designed to silence us’: Te Pāti Māori refuses to face Privileges Committee over haka
The party argues it will not get a fair hearing after several requests were rejected.
Kiri Allan slams ‘despicable’ Government actions on Treaty bill
'Te Tiriti is not about race, Te Tiriti is about how each of us find a home here.'
Ōpōtiki gang raids: Labour’s Peeni Henare says inquiry needed
'This is an important matter.'
North Island to lose one electorate before next election – here’s why
Officials yet to decide which seat will be lost before voters next go to the polls.
Govt eyeing ‘major reform’ of building consent system
Govt says building costs and cumbersome consenting system are behind high house prices.
Watch: Kīngi Tūheitia laid to rest on Taupiri Maunga
Thousands of people have gathered at the marae over the past six days to mourn the King.
‘Transformative shift:’ 20 per cent of New Zealanders of Māori descent
'We will see Māori become a dominant part of the future workforce of Aotearoa.'
Anger after Assistant Speaker interrupts Whakatōhea rangatira during mihi
The incident happened during the third reading of the Whakatōhea Treaty settlement.
Watch: Govt spends 'much-needed' $63m to keep Surf Life Saving and Coastguard running
Prime Minister Chris Luxon was joined by Transport Minister Simeon Brown.
Early election voting begins today: Everything you need to know
The advance voting period for the 2023 election starts today.
'It's gotten worse': Stories of human struggle behind the cost of living crisis
Herald interactive and Kiwi accounts show the impact of rising costs, inflation.
Cyclone Gabrielle: Live tracking, rainfall stats, region-by-region warnings, shelter locations, train and bus services
The entire North Island is now under or facing heavy rain and/or strong wind warnings.
Suspected Covid case in Wellington
'It is broadly in line with what we would've expected but it doesn't mean it's okay.'
NZ-wide emergency: Power failure affects thousands; public left puzzled and angry
Thousands of homes left without heating in the depths of winter overnight.
Tūhoe honey on world stage after international competition win
Sweet result causes buzz in Te Urewera.
GO NZ: In awe of Whakatāne's secret wildlife island
Tuatara, fluorescent moss and pōhutukawa hundreds of years old
'Always a Friday': Matariki public holidays for next 30 years revealed
"Mātauranga Māori has been at the heart of decision making on the new public holiday."
Snow in Wellington, giant wave warning - storm surging north
Low temperatures, snow and large waves unleashed across New Zealand today.
Deadly Covid variant 'could be anywhere in NZ'
Expert: 'It can go either way. We just have to wait and see.'
'Walk-in' vaccines: Members of public jump queue for jabs
'What we have said to those on the frontline...is don't let any vaccinations go to waste.'
Live: New Covid case - another hotel worker tests positive, four new locations of interest
The latest case is the third Grand Millennium worker to test positive recently.
Crackdown on rulebreakers could backfire, Bloomfield warns
PM Jacinda Ardern said lockdown breaches were not tolerable – but punishment not her call.
Man pulled from North Island swimming hole unconscious
A man in his 20s was pulled from the water unconscious.
Listeria scare: Consumers warned not to eat 13 salads sold at 400-plus retailers
The pre-packaged and deli salads are sold at major supermarkets across the country.
Time to fly: Escaped Auckland cockatiel's mammoth journey to the Coromandel
Keith's not just any cockatiel.
Christmas weather: Gusty, but no need to wrap up with pleasant day for most
The North Island is in for a pleasant day, but it's a colder story for the South Island.
Whakaari/White Island tragedy: Charges revealed
For all organisations on each charge the maximum penalty is a fine of $1.5 million.