Julia Gabel, part of the Investigations team for New Zealand’s Herald, has gained invaluable experience in reporting on the important issues, including health and housing.
I’m Julia Gabel – I started at the Herald in 2020. Since I was a child, I’ve always loved writing. I studied a Bachelor of Arts and after living in Beijing for two years, I found my way into the field when I did the Journalism Post-Graduate Degree at AUT. My first role at the Herald was the 3-11pm shift, where I covered the wide range of stories that come across the newsdesk. I shifted to the investigations team and it’s been an invaluable opportunity, allowing me to dive deep into some pressing and important issues – including health and housing – and see how the world of investigative reporting works. Another exciting change I've seen while I've been at the Herald is the development of Kahu, our Maori news platform, which I sometimes write stories for alongside my live and investigative mahi. Whether it’s live shifts, investigative or any other reporting at the Herald that I get to do, the most important facet of reporting to me is people – getting to meet people as part of our mahi, hearing their stories, sharing them. It’s a privilege to be able to do that.
Law firm says ruling over permit to kill wildlife causing ‘big headaches’ for developers
Recent High Court decision finds permit issued to NZTA was unlawful.
Peeni Henare apologises but stands by his haka in Parliament
Henare was one of four MPs referred to the powerful privileges committee.
‘Fantastic’: Stanford, Seymour met as school lunch debacle continues
Meeting followed liquidation of a key lunch provider, child receiving second-degree burns.
Labour’s Peeni Henare facing privileges committee for haka in the House
Henare and three other MPs were referred to the committee.
Watch: PM dismisses bad poll, grilled on Andrew Bayly going to Mt Everest
Labour has overtaken National in the latest poll.
Minister announces return of Health NZ board after axing
Simeon Brown said it was time to begin transitioning to traditional governance.
Health Minister Simeon Brown announces nurse training, tertiary education funding boost
Boost includes $34.2m for 120 nurse practitioner training places in primary care.
‘Blind to the effects of poverty’: Hipkins scorns Luxon over school lunches debacle
PM Luxon: 'There are a number of issues and the meals are not up to scratch.'
Govt announces new funding boost for health, ‘game-changing’ 24/7 digital appointment service to increase accessibility
Luxon says NZ had the best doctors, nurses – but the system was letting them down.
Treaty Principles Bill submissions wrap up with activist Tāme Iti
Select committee told 'it’s just hoha, it’s a game of chess'.
‘Absolutely deplorable’: Lawyer Annette Sykes says Treaty Principles Bill attempting to ‘erase the treaty from the soul of our nation’.
Act leader David Seymour's Treaty Principles Bill is before the Justice Select Committee.
‘I couldn’t afford the pain relief’: New report shines light on true cost of dental care
Nancy pulled her rotten tooth at home due to high dental costs.
Watch: Judith Collins grilled over Police Minister’s ‘perimenopausal woman’ comment
Collins was answering questions on behalf of Minister for Women Nicola Grigg.
Watch - Treaty Principles Bill: Dame Jenny Shipley; haka in the committee room; call for referendum
Bill proposes replacing Treaty principles with three new ones created by Parliament.
Green MP accuses Peters of ‘explicitly xenophobic’ comments, calls for PM to step in
'Silence is complicity, right?'
Historic Waikato war battle site to be returned to descendants of Māori fighters
The Crown confiscated more than 486,000ha of land, including the site at Ō-Rākau.
Treaty Principles Bill submission: Māori tired of constant defence against Govt policy
Potaka: 'I think that I have a lot of aroha for those concerns...'
Treaty Principles Bill creating ’major sense of distrust', 15-year-old says
A range of ages have submitted on the controversial bill.
Seymour says there was ‘overlap’ during teacher only-day crackdown, no overstep
He stressed teacher-only days need the Minister of Education's approval.
‘Overstepping’: Education Minister backtracks David Seymour’s teacher-only day crackdown
'I think he knew at the time he was overstepping ...'
Govt’s new tourism push to entice more Aussie holidaymakers to NZ
'This campaign will encourage more of our neighbours to book now and come on over.'
Treaty Principles Bill: Fears law would place near ‘impossible’ costs on council
Mayor voices opposition as justice committee set to hear 80 hours of oral submissions.
Govt process on Treaty bill ‘fundamentally flawed’, former PM Sir Geoffrey Palmer says
The bill proposes replacing existing Treaty principles with three new ones.
‘Fall from grace’: Former Crown prosecutor slams bootcamp bill
'The bill offers a false promise of solutions to victims and the community.'
Please invest: PM’s message to world as year’s first ‘action plan’ released
Govt's plan has 40 points across the economy, law and order and public service.
Waitangi Day 2025: Inside Tent City, the 1000-person waka camp
Hundreds of kaihoe and supporters gather every year near Paihia for the waka pageant.
Watch: PM faces continued questions about his Waitangi Treaty Grounds absence
The Prime Minister's opted for Akaroa over Northland this year.
‘I just gave them $10m’: Shane Jones threatens to stop funding for Waitangi National Trust
It came after David Seymour had his microphone taken off him twice during his speech.
Te Pāti Māori to demand a new Te Tiriti Commissioner to audit Governmentt policy
The co-leaders indicated it could be a bottom line policy.
Waitangi 2025: Fallen MP inspires Marama Davidson's challenge to Govt amid political return
Davidson's return comes eight months after being diagnosed with breast cancer.
Govt adds new sanctions to beneficiary traffic light scheme
The minister says consequences for job seekers are having a 'positive impact'.
New poll shows most New Zealanders believe respectful Treaty, race relations debate important
Poll taken following hīkoi, introduction of Treaty Principles Bill.
New Zealand mountain becomes a legal person as treaty settlement passes into law
Parliament voted unanimously to grant legal personhood to Taranaki maunga.
Kiri Allan slams ‘despicable’ Government actions on Treaty bill
'Te Tiriti is not about race, Te Tiriti is about how each of us find a home here.'
'Won’t happen again': NZ apologises for failing to consult Pacific countries on RSE changes
Minister says there was a miscommunication between officials.
'Abhorrent': Te Pāti Māori MP says minister doesn't understand 'essence of being Māori', Seymour responds
The Children's Minister faced sharp questions during a parliamentary select committee.
Treaty Principles Bill: Groups argue for and against the bill on first day of hearings
Critics and supporters make their case to Justice Select Committee.
'Be very careful what you wish for’: Christopher Finlayson, Sir Taihakurei Durie submit on Treaty Principles Bill
Day one of public submissions on the controversial Treaty Principles Bill.
‘Incompatible with freedom’: Seymour speaks on Treaty Principles Bill
More than 300,000 online submissions on the bill were received, setting a new record.
Rātana 2025: Govt faces Māori leaders ahead of Treaty Principles Bill hearings
Speakers from both sides spoke about the need for collaboration.
Watch: PM Christopher Luxon speaks at Rātana Pa
Rātana locals are seeking reassurance from the PM about the Treaty Principles Bill.
Parliament extends public submissions for two more bills after Treaty Principles Bill website issues, unprecedented demand
Two bills being heard by the Social Services and Community Committee are affected.
'Had enough': Senior iwi leaders walk out of public gallery during Treaty Principles Bill introduction
The Treaty Principles Bill was introduced at Parliament today.
'Shame on you': MPs unleash on Treaty Principles Bill in feisty Parliament exchange
The bill is expected to be introduced about 2pm.
Treaty Principles Bill: Wording to be revealed tomorrow amid fierce criticism
The bill will be introduced tomorrow.
Seymour confirms plan to introduce controversial Treaty Principles Bill this week
National and NZ First will will not support the bill past a first reading.
Twin tunnels or mega-tunnel? Government reveals its plan for Wellington's future
'These improvements will result in significant travel time savings during peak times.'
Watch: PM announces trial of new ‘intensive’ education programme
Christopher Luxon was joined by Education Minister Erica Stanford.
Almost 60kg of greenstone seized by Customs at border returned to hapū
“Pounamu is part of who we are."
‘A scary conversation’: American Indian tribal leader on Treaty Principles Bill and indigenous sovereignty
"It’s really something we’re all too familiar with.”
Health Ministry says emergency preparedness may be deprioritised with staff, budgets pressure
Auditor-General has written to Parliament’s Health Select Committee.
Watch: ‘F***ing racist’ – Te Pāti Māori MP’s select committee comment raised with Speaker
Act has raised the remarks with the Speaker as a matter of privilege.
'Taught in every law school': Lawyer says future Govt will have to apologise for foreshore amendments
Parliamentary Select Committee is hearing submissions on amendments to MACA.
Foreshore and seabed: Iwi, academics, lawyers, Hobson’s Pledge have their say during Select Committee hearing
Submissions on changes to the Marine and Coastal Area (Takutai Moana) Act 2011 are heard.
Watch: Luxon 'saddened and shocked' at horror Auckland bus stabbing
Luxon is in Apia for the Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting.
Samoan citizenship bill: Community gathers as bill unanimously passes second reading at Parliament
"This is a step forward for Pasifika justice."
North Island to lose one electorate before next election – here’s why
Officials yet to decide which seat will be lost before voters next go to the polls.
'Relentless attacks': Thousands descend on Parliament for workers’ rights protest
Crowds gathered on Parliament's lawn to protest Government policies.
One general electorate to be cut for next election
Stats NZ has confirmed the changes following the release of the 2023 Census results.
Aussie aged care firm offers Kiwis up to $10k, free housing to cross ditch for jobs
This latest recruitment drive comes as our aged care sector faces shortfalls.
Chicken katsu, butter chicken, lasagne: David Seymour’s new $3 school lunches revealed
The new lunch programme starts in Term 1, 2025.
Abuse in Care: Government releases details of national apology
The apology will take place on November 12.
Listen live: PM talks to Hosking after Andrew Bayly insult controversy
Bayly apologised last week, claiming he thought his comments were 'light-hearted'.
‘Removing roadblocks’: Government seeks to simplify acquisition of private land
Government wants to update the 1981 Public Works Act.
Defence Force available in search for missing Marokopa family
'I can assure you that support has been called on through the course of this operation.'
'Take some wine and f*** off': Minister sorry for behaviour during business visit
Employee said he felt degraded and embarrassed by minister's treatment of him.
Benefit sanctions up, hardship assistance payments down: What the latest social welfare data tells us
Sanctions for people not meeting benefit requirements up 133%.
Two-year wait for a divorce to end after law passes third reading
'This is an important step towards helping people with violent partners.'
Early data shows most beneficiaries with obligations meeting requirements
Almost 6000 have received red or orange warnings.
‘Concerning’: Minister mulling more changes to child poverty measures
Child poverty expert: 'I see no value in such a strategy.'
'I'm wealthy': Has Christopher Luxon lost touch with voters?
National Party supporters most likely to view PM as in touch.
Inquiry into Oranga Tamariki: Children’s Minister Karen Chhour says she welcomes scrutiny
Inquiry launched after concerns raised with Auditor-General.
Health NZ chief writes to staff about ‘English-only’ memo, confirms directive also made at second hospital
The language directive was also made at hospitals in Christchurch and Auckland.
Health Minister says nurses can speak non-English to patients amid Waikato Hospital memo
The memo was sent to nursing staff on Friday.
‘A tough time for New Zealanders’: Jobseeker benefit numbers jump 12% in a year
Govt says numbers will get worse before they get better.
Watch: Sir Brian Roche announced as next Public Service Commissioner
Today marks one year since the 2023 election.
'We should have done better': Government broadly accepts findings of landmark Abuse in Care inquiry
Landmark report was tabled in late July.
Watch: 'Deeply... misogynistic' – Minister slates sexist criticisms of Navy commander after sinking
Collins took aim at what she called 'armchair admirals'.
Less than half of families eligible for FamilyBoost have registered for payment
As of October 8, 39,664 households had registered for FamilyBoost.