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Catherine Gaffaney
Reporter

Reporter, NZ Herald

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.

Check out Catherine’s latest content
Sailor's family: 'We are very worried'
Waikato Herald

Sailor's family: 'We are very worried'

27 Dec 04:00 PM
Young mum had 'heart of gold'
Waikato Herald

Young mum had 'heart of gold'

25 Jun 05:00 PM

The families of the four young people who died in a horror crash near Hamilton are beginning to pay tribute to their loved ones.

She tried to free friend from croc's grip
Waikato Herald

She tried to free friend from croc's grip

30 May 05:00 PM

Cindy Waldron was snatched by predator while she went for late-night swim at remote Queensland beach.

Heavy rain to return with a vengeance
Waikato Herald

Heavy rain to return with a vengeance

26 May 07:22 PM

MetService has a heavy rain warning in place for parts of central New Zealand from this evening to tomorrow morning.

Avalanche City's climb to the top
Lifestyle

Avalanche City's climb to the top

13 Nov 04:00 PM
Thailand: Same same but different
Lifestyle

Thailand: Same same but different

28 Oct 05:00 AM
Dry July - Good cause or trial sobriety?
Waikato Herald

Dry July - Good cause or trial sobriety?

13 Jul 06:00 AM

Is going alcohol-free for a month really something to celebrate? Catherine Gaffaney asks experts what Dry July says about New Zealand's Drinking Culture.

Poison risks you didn't know about
Waikato Herald

Poison risks you didn't know about

12 Jul 10:10 PM

The National Poisons Centre reveals risks in the home - outside of common paracetamol poisoning and dishwashing liquid irritations - that people rarely think about.

Proper school lunch boosts little brains
Waikato Herald

Proper school lunch boosts little brains

15 Jun 05:00 AM

School lunches can be a tough task for busy parents. Catherine Gaffaney asks experts for lunchbox ideas to keep your kids healthy and happy.

War was a long way from home
Waikato Herald

War was a long way from home

25 Apr 02:00 AM
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