Live News Team Leader, NZ Herald
Sophie Ryan leads the Herald live news team in breaking news. Sophie has over ten years of experience in a wide-range of news coverage after beginning her career at the Northern Advocate, working for APNZ News Service and in business journalism at NZ Herald. She has a B.A. from Otago University and a Post-Graduate Diploma in Journalism from AUT University. She works out of the Auckland newsroom. You can contact Sophie at sophie.ryan@nzme.co.nz.
Work on family farm ends in dispute
A woman working on a farm owned by her father and stepmother was forced to leave after a heated argument.
NZ's underground feijoa market
They may cost $6.50 per kg at the supermarket, but search online and you'll find them selling for $1 per kg.
Overworked farmers awarded $22k
Workers weren't allowed time off, including a pregnant woman who was told she'd be laid off if she took maternity leave.
Support crucial for diary farmers
Sharemilkers and young people are leaving the industry as pay opportunities worsen.
Economy warning: NZ put on notice
Leading international credit rating agency has downgraded its outlook for New Zealand's economy.
Man in court over 1080 threats
A businessman, 60, is alleged to have acted alone in blackmail scare that said infant formula would be poisoned.
Fury over formula threat
Threats to contaminate infant formula with 1080 pesticide have been described as despicable and sick - but have caused more outrage than fear.
Dairy price drop no concern for English
The drop in dairy prices hasn't caused Finance Minister Bill English to rethink his confidence behind the forecast of the government reaching surplus next year.