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Caitlan Johnston
Multimedia journalist

The New Zealand Herald has more than 200 journalists across the country, bringing you the stories that matter on our website and app, in print and across our social media platforms.

We are your advocate, Aotearoa. Uncovering stories that matter, asking hard-hitting questions of those in power, live-blogging sport events, monitoring the highs and lows of the NZX and providing Premium expert opinion and analysis. Bringing you distinctive, quality journalism and breaking news from across New Zealand and around the world. With specialists working together to create indepth reads, engaging video, and unmissable podcasts.

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'Sun on the horizon' - Thunderstorms and rain to end the week before finer days are upon us
Rotorua Daily Post

'Sun on the horizon' - Thunderstorms and rain to end the week before finer days are upon us

31 Oct 08:56 PM
Watch: Footage of Kiri Allan's crash aftermath emerges, stunned ute owner surveys wreck
Rotorua Daily Post

Watch: Footage of Kiri Allan's crash aftermath emerges, stunned ute owner surveys wreck

25 Jul 11:26 PM

The owner of the ute says the force of the crash pushed it a full car park spot forward.

'Devastated': Ambulance officer killed in horror crash had served for 55 years
Rotorua Daily Post

'Devastated': Ambulance officer killed in horror crash had served for 55 years

14 Sep 11:22 PM

A tragic day on Waikato roads.

First case of new Omicron sub-variant in community, 11 deaths
Rotorua Daily Post

First case of new Omicron sub-variant in community, 11 deaths

25 May 01:16 AM

The impacts of Covid means some schools are having to adapt their learning programmes.

Minister tests positive for Covid; 14,633 new cases as NZ reaches grim milestone
Rotorua Daily Post

Minister tests positive for Covid; 14,633 new cases as NZ reaches grim milestone

28 Feb 02:28 AM

Eighty per cent of cases recorded since the start of the pandemic are currently active.

Man in court after shot fired at Waikeria
Rotorua Daily Post

Man in court after shot fired at Waikeria

28 Oct 02:02 AM

A woman was bitten by a dog during arrest.

Two in custody following incident near Waikeria Prison
Rotorua Daily Post

Two in custody following incident near Waikeria Prison

27 Oct 04:06 AM

Armed Offenders Squad seen on Waikeria Rd.

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