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Shannon Johnstone
Multimedia Journalist, Newstalk ZB

Multimedia Journalist, Newstalk ZB

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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Wairoa flooding shows need for long-term mental health support after Cyclone Gabrielle
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Wairoa flooding shows need for long-term mental health support after Cyclone Gabrielle

09 Nov 04:00 PM
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Apple giant to create 150 new permanent roles
The Country

Apple giant to create 150 new permanent roles

02 Aug 01:46 AM

Despite hiring close to a 1000 Kiwis in place of RSE workers, they were still 300 short.

Shiver me timbers: Huge oak slabs stolen from property
The Country

Shiver me timbers: Huge oak slabs stolen from property

23 Jul 01:48 AM

Calver says the slabs would have taken at least four strong people to be moved

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Call for warning signs after wind nearly blows over horse truck
The Country

Call for warning signs after wind nearly blows over horse truck

18 Jul 02:53 AM

Three vehicles were blown off the road. It could've been even worse, driver says.

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Hawke's Bay beekeeping legend wins 'unsung hero' award
The Country

Hawke's Bay beekeeping legend wins 'unsung hero' award

29 Jun 12:37 AM

"Nothing really special, just long years of helping out," John Berry says of his service.

Watch: Tararua sheepdog's clever work with stubborn sheep
The Country

Watch: Tararua sheepdog's clever work with stubborn sheep

01 Jun 04:43 AM

'It's good for people to see what these dogs are capable of...they're not savages.'

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The 93-year-old business with no online presence that became a model for Covid age
The Country

The 93-year-old business with no online presence that became a model for Covid age

28 May 06:00 PM

The Hastings shop is quirky. But its virtual factory is a blueprint for the future.

'Rinse and repeat': Hawke's Bay to get persistent rain every day this week
The Country

'Rinse and repeat': Hawke's Bay to get persistent rain every day this week

23 May 03:05 AM

The rain the region badly needs is finally here.

'Back to the future': Hōhepa glass milk bottling plant dedicated by minister
The Country

'Back to the future': Hōhepa glass milk bottling plant dedicated by minister

10 Apr 10:30 PM

The comeback of the milkman may soon be a reality at Hōhepa.

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Acid spill impact: Council says hundreds of fish killed
The Country

Acid spill impact: Council says hundreds of fish killed

04 Mar 05:00 PM

Galvanising Hawke's Bay said the assessment of aquatic life harm was "rubbish".

WorkSafe won't investigate Omakere farm fatality
The Country

WorkSafe won't investigate Omakere farm fatality

21 Jan 01:58 AM

WorkSafe said the matter did not fall in its jurisdiction.

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