@katiescotcher

Journalist. Former @radionz political reporter/general reporter.

 London, England
Joined March 2009
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The Labour Party is set to win a UK general election landslide with a majority of 170, according to an exit poll for the BBC, ITV and Sky Follow #BBCElection live: bbc.in/3LdlWF6
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There it is. The last ever @SundayTVNZ This show has always been about New Zealanders’ stories, and I’m proud we could go out with one like this. It takes bravery to face this kind of heartbreak, and even more to forgive. 1news.co.nz/2024/05/12/he-to…

'He took her to the depths of hell' – murder victim's mother speaks out

Lena Zhang Harrap's horrific murder in 2021 left her mother Su heartbroken, yet still grateful for all she brought her – including a surprising new friendship.

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It got too dangerous for the Boeing 757 to fly there, leaving only the Hercules battling a rapidly closing window of daylight. rnz.co.nz/news/national/5157…

'Not good enough': Defence Force staff left stranded in Antarctica for a month

This story was updated at 4.49pm 2/5/2024.

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Green MP Julie Anne Genter has apologised to Parliament after National accused her of intimidating and attacking one of its ministers in the House. rnz.co.nz/news/political/515…

Green MP Julie Anne Genter apologises for 'intimidating' actions in Parliament

Rongotai MP Julie Anne Genter has apologised in Parliament after National accused her of intimidating and attacking one of its ministers in the House.

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WBD’s Glen Kyne has announced a deal’s been signed with Stuff to produce and provide a 6pm bulletin on TV3 & Three Now. It’ll be a one hour weekday show, half an hour at the weekend. “Limited” roles for ex Newshub staff. Kyne: “it’s important people have a choice on news at 6pm”.
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Public service cuts: $6.3m in payouts at one ministry so far rnz.co.nz/news/political/514…

Public service cuts: $6.3m in payouts at one ministry so far

The cost of slashing public servants at a single government department has already exceeded $6 million.

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Anna Whyte@AnnaCwhyte20 Mar 2024
An email from Ministry for Primary Industries boss to staff: "Today we will commence consultation on proposals to reduce our staff numbers by an estimated 9%..." @the_postnz
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When asked if the coalition government can afford all of its commitments, NZ First Leader Winston Peters replied "our ones, yes." rnz.co.nz/news/political/511…

Winston Peters signals he won't compromise on NZ First election commitments

New Zealand First leader Winston Peters has signalled he will not compromise on the roll-out of his election commitments, despite warning the government is short billions of dollars.

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apply to join rnz's gallery team: rnz.careercentre.net.nz/job/…
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Tim Murphy@tmurphyNZ7 Mar 2024
TVNZ - Sunday current affairs show gone in May, Fair Go also going. And Midday and Tonight news shows Cancelled.
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Clean sweep? Maybe if you squint. @russellpalm runs the ruler over the Coalition's 100-day plan, complete with a "handy-dandy chart". rnz.co.nz/news/political/511…

100-day plan report card: 15 items' completion up for debate

Analysis - The government is confident its 100-day plan will have been completed by the end of the day, but close examination of its 49 actions reveals several grey areas.

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Some personal news: after more than six years, I’m leaving RNZ at the end of May. There are too many highlights to list, but I’ll especially treasure my four years in the Press Gallery and brief stint as Foxton correspondent. It’s been rewarding, challenging and so much fun.
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I’m heading back to the UK after 19 years down under. I’ll be travelling around Europe for a month or two before settling down in London. If you know of any jobs going around that time or can put me in touch with someone who does, do let me know!
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Jason Walls@Jasonwalls9228 Feb 2024
So much respect to my friend @Amelia__Wade, who only hours after getting the devastating news about Newshub was straight up on the tools, doing the news at Parliament. She, @JennaLynchNZ, @JamieEnsor bring so much experience and tenacity to the Press Gallery. 📸: Rob Kitchin
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Ben McKay@benmackey27 Feb 2024
this is a doomsday scenario for NZ media. you might not have watched, the style might not be your cup of tea, but no one was more committed to breaking news than Newshub. we are all so much poorer if it shuts. nzherald.co.nz/business/medi…
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Prime Minister Christopher Luxon was forced to abruptly leave Auckland’s Big Gay Out festival due to protest action (trans rights, pro palestine) that got pretty heated at points.
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Ben McKay@benmackey2 Feb 2024
Proper whack for New Zealand now from the government-owned China Daily after yesterday's AUKUS talks. Says Wellington is "naive" and "should think twice before accepting any invitation". The backlash begins chinadaily.com.cn/a/202402/0…
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Under a heading, 'Smoking', Costello wrote: "Freeze the excise rates on smoked tobacco for three years starting 31 December 2023." rnz.co.nz/news/in-depth/5081…

Revealed: NZ First Minister Casey Costello's notes on tobacco tax freeze

Notes that New Zealand First Minister Casey Costello sent to health officials on reforming smoke free laws make it clear that a proposed freeze on excise tax for tobacco came from her office.

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Power Play: James Shaw off for greener pastures ⁦@craigmcculloch⁩ rnz.co.nz/news/political/507…
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