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Shayne Currie
NZME Editor-at-Large

Editor-at-Large Shayne Currie is one of New Zealand's most experienced senior journalists and media leaders.

Editor-at-Large Shayne Currie is one of New Zealand's most experienced senior journalists and media leaders. He has held executive and senior editorial roles at NZME including Managing Editor, NZ Herald Editor and Herald on Sunday Editor. He has studied at Cambridge University in the UK and helped lead many of NZME's most successful editorial projects including the establishment of an integrated, multimedia newsroom operation. Shayne is now back writing on a range of topics, including the weekly Media Insider column, and helping the newsroom on a range of public events and strategic content projects.

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An epic, wild 218 days: Meet the family of six who walked the length of NZ
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An epic, wild 218 days: Meet the family of six who walked the length of NZ

26 May 02:03 AM
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Retail shake-up: Appliance delivery and removal brand moves into NZ
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Retail shake-up: Appliance delivery and removal brand moves into NZ

16 Feb 06:12 PM

The company believes the NZ appliance retail market is ripe for upheaval.

Shark expert on fatal attack and the summer ahead: 'Society has come a long way since Jaws'
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Shark expert on fatal attack and the summer ahead: 'Society has come a long way since Jaws'

23 Nov 07:24 AM

This summer will be critical to discover if the sharks have started returning.

NZ's most prolific road-tripper: Nine hidden gems off our main highways
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NZ's most prolific road-tripper: Nine hidden gems off our main highways

20 Nov 09:33 AM

What happens when you come face to face with a heavy truck on a single-lane gravel track?

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‘Tough news’: NZME proposes to close 14 local newspapers, with the loss of 30 jobs
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‘Tough news’: NZME proposes to close 14 local newspapers, with the loss of 30 jobs

13 Nov 09:15 PM

Herald owner says community titles are no longer profitable in changing media landscape.

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'Absolutely thrilled': The Star is reborn - 103-year-old newspaper resurrected after closure
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'Absolutely thrilled': The Star is reborn - 103-year-old newspaper resurrected after closure

18 Sep 08:00 PM

The presses are rolling again.

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'True maestro': Top TV reporter once punched by Sir Bob Jones has died
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'True maestro': Top TV reporter once punched by Sir Bob Jones has died

29 Aug 02:48 AM

Rod Vaughan has been described as 'the epitome of journalistic excellence'.

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'Dumbfounded': Top cop on TV show's axing; TVNZ cuts: CEO's dash back from Oz
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'Dumbfounded': Top cop on TV show's axing; TVNZ cuts: CEO's dash back from Oz

07 Mar 10:27 PM

Mystery of Newshub show; Weather wars - top agency eyes Oz; Start-up website hits trouble.

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The astonishing life and future plans of Ruby Tui - 'is your passion still in this?'
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The astonishing life and future plans of Ruby Tui - 'is your passion still in this?'

30 Dec 09:40 PM

She opens up over lunch about her book, the RWC singalong and kids.

The ‘broken-down sheep farmer’ who became a radio star: 'Pressure valve has been released'
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The ‘broken-down sheep farmer’ who became a radio star: 'Pressure valve has been released'

30 Oct 06:28 AM

Election result has seen sentiment in the rural sector quickly change, says broadcaster.

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‘Rising and falling is part of the journey’: Allbirds co-founder front-foots negative media
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‘Rising and falling is part of the journey’: Allbirds co-founder front-foots negative media

26 May 01:00 PM

Media Insider: 'Extreme' stress - Stuff union email; Media awards - what to watch for.

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Exclusive: The astonishing life and future plans of Ruby Tui - 'is your passion still in this?'
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Exclusive: The astonishing life and future plans of Ruby Tui - 'is your passion still in this?'

19 Apr 08:22 PM

Ruby Tui opens up over lunch about her book, the RWC singalong - and children.

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Review: Rod Stewart's incredible farewell to NZ - and a potshot about potholes
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Review: Rod Stewart's incredible farewell to NZ - and a potshot about potholes

10 Apr 05:25 AM

A fitting final New Zealand show for one of rock's all-time greats.

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He’s a legend of NZ television. Peter Williams’ sudden and surprising media career change
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He’s a legend of NZ television. Peter Williams’ sudden and surprising media career change

24 Mar 07:19 AM

ANALYSIS: One of NZ's top broadcasters now aligned with anti-establishment organisation.

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A Kiwi surgeon took on Emirates over his business-class seat; why airlines might need to rethink their ads
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A Kiwi surgeon took on Emirates over his business-class seat; why airlines might need to rethink their ads

21 Mar 04:25 AM

Passenger wins compo over business seats that were not as advertised – are others in line?

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