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Sophie Trigger
Senior Political Reporter, Newstalk ZB
Wellington

Sophie Trigger is a Senior Political Reporter for Newstalk ZB based in the gallery in Wellington.

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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Live: 91 new cases, 10 people in hospital; Omicron now 'dominant variant'
Rotorua Daily Post

Live: 91 new cases, 10 people in hospital; Omicron now 'dominant variant'

31 Jan 12:50 AM
30 days in MIQ because he can't be isolated from infected partner
Rotorua Daily Post

30 days in MIQ because he can't be isolated from infected partner

17 Jan 09:00 PM

Officials suggested he should catch Covid-19 to avoid a longer stay.

Gut bacteria under the microscope in New Zealand Covid vaccine study
Rotorua Daily Post

Gut bacteria under the microscope in New Zealand Covid vaccine study

13 Jul 06:00 PM

NZ Covid vaccine study aims to uncover the links between diet and immune response.

Nurses 'overwhelmingly' reject DHB offer, confirm hospital strike action
Rotorua Daily Post

Nurses 'overwhelmingly' reject DHB offer, confirm hospital strike action

07 Jun 02:00 AM

An eight-hour nurses' strike will go ahead on Wednesday, affecting all public hospitals.

'I just ran with it': Recipient of Paddy Gower tattoo nominated by mate
Rotorua Daily Post

'I just ran with it': Recipient of Paddy Gower tattoo nominated by mate

04 May 03:05 AM

'He said: 'Mate, you're getting a tattoo of Paddy Gower, when are you coming in?''

Live: Tearful reunions as transtasman travel bubble opens, PM thanks Kiwis
Rotorua Daily Post

Live: Tearful reunions as transtasman travel bubble opens, PM thanks Kiwis

18 Apr 05:00 PM

About 400 quarantine-free weekly flights will arrive at and depart from Auckland Airport.

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