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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
The Country

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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'Sacred': Talley's fights to uncover secret sources used in TVNZ news investigation
The Country

'Sacred': Talley's fights to uncover secret sources used in TVNZ news investigation

11 Feb 04:19 PM

TVNZ lawyers says the protection of confidential sources is sacred and vital.

What lies beneath: A small NZ town harbours a classic underwater secret
The Country

What lies beneath: A small NZ town harbours a classic underwater secret

01 Dec 05:18 PM

How did a classic car end up anchored on a submerged bridge in this idyllic lake?

A Kiwi industry abuzz: How mānuka honey is finding its sweet spot again
The Country

A Kiwi industry abuzz: How mānuka honey is finding its sweet spot again

22 Nov 07:06 AM

'You don’t want to be doom and gloom your whole life. That's just a miserable way to live'

The very small NZ village with an astounding (and hidden) story - featuring an A-list star
The Country

The very small NZ village with an astounding (and hidden) story - featuring an A-list star

09 Nov 08:32 AM

The business with famous customers operating from one of our smallest villages.

'Kiwi will beat them all!': The small NZ town immortalising a sporting great
The Country

'Kiwi will beat them all!': The small NZ town immortalising a sporting great

08 Nov 09:08 AM

A superstar flies again: 'Dad and Kiwi were just really great mates.'

The business tycoon who quit Auckland to transform a South Island town of 900 people
The Country

The business tycoon who quit Auckland to transform a South Island town of 900 people

06 Nov 07:06 AM

'I fell in love with Reefton, because it is as a town used to be.'

The Great NZ Road Trip: Nine Questions With... Justine Ross
The Country

The Great NZ Road Trip: Nine Questions With... Justine Ross

02 Nov 05:35 AM

Why Justine Ross has named a former PM as her most admired NZer.

The Great NZ Road Trip: Is this one of NZ's best-kept secrets?
The Country

The Great NZ Road Trip: Is this one of NZ's best-kept secrets?

01 Nov 08:15 AM

A stunning showcase of 300-plus vintage and classic cars - and we arrive in Queenstown.

Burning issues on a hot South Island day
The Country

Burning issues on a hot South Island day

31 Oct 08:17 AM

It was all happening on State Highway 1 from Dunedin to Invercargill on Monday.

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

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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'Devastating': Horse magazine's $240k defamation loss; TV star's radio farewell; RNZ political ed's new role
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'Devastating': Horse magazine's $240k defamation loss; TV star's radio farewell; RNZ political ed's new role

27 Oct 02:17 AM

RNZ reporter's social media posts raise eyebrows; TVNZ exec steps into new CEO role.

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Country Calendar fallout: Death threats; Newshub v Nats stoush; Big ad industry moves
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Country Calendar fallout: Death threats; Newshub v Nats stoush; Big ad industry moves

19 Oct 04:22 PM

High-profile advertising moves; BSA rules on wheelchair streaker; TV Awards rundown.

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Exclusive: Weather forecast conflicts - Govt seeks advice over MetService v Niwa work
The Country

Exclusive: Weather forecast conflicts - Govt seeks advice over MetService v Niwa work

19 May 05:02 PM

Minister: 'There is always the opportunity to improve.'

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