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.
'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.
'Never been so focused on race', Seymour says at first public Treaty Principles Bill debate
The issue of sovereignty was threaded throughout the debate.
Watch: Seymour clashes with iwi leader in first Treaty Principles Bill debate
Act leader says NZ has not been this divided since the 1981 Springboks tour.
PM 'not fully up to speed' on incident involving Aussie diplomat's partner
PM says what happened in Wellington is a matter for the police.
Housing, sexuality, income - what latest Census shows about how Kiwis live
Stats NZ has released the first round of data.
Charter schools: Education union changes rules, David Seymour calls it a ‘come to Jesus moment’
The PPTA says the move is in response to provision in new legislation.
Boozy Bledisloe 'punch-up': Partner of Australian diplomat allegedly involved
The person was released by police after it was confirmed they held diplomatic immunity.
Education Minister Erica Stanford says her relationship with teacher union is ‘excellent’
Stanford made her comments at the annual PPTA meeting.
Inside the report used to justify cutting $30m from a te reo Māori course for teachers
Report finds course providers are 'exceptional' and engagement 'outstanding'.
PM announces Govt’s new 43-item action plan
Today marks the last day of the Government’s third quarterly action plan.
David Seymour’s charter schools: Half of applications unlikely to proceed
First charter schools set to open early next year.
Govt eyeing ‘major reform’ of building consent system
Govt says building costs and cumbersome consenting system are behind high house prices.
‘A shock’: PM on potential freezing works demise costing hundreds of jobs
The Prime Minister on latest blow for small-town New Zealand.
Māori Language Commission says funding cuts raise questions about Govt's commitment to te reo
'If we are going to revitalise te reo Māori we need the infrastructure to do it.'
Seymour says parents could face prosecution for kids' truancy
The Associate Education Minister announces a new scheme to tackle a 'truancy crisis'.
Foreshore & seabed: Govt seeks shortened select committee period, bill passes first reading
Government wants to restore the 2011 test for Customary Marine Title.
David Seymour’s charter school bill passes third reading; Labour calls it ‘a sad day’
First charter schools are expected to open early next year.
Tougher sentences for offences against public transport workers
There's a new aggravating factor for offences against public transport workers.
Abuse survivor says redress offer ‘insulting’ after living with trauma for decades
'I think about what I could have achieved if this had not happened in my life.'
'Politically clumsy': Ngāi Tahu blasts David Seymour's Treaty Principles Bill
National, NZ First have already ruled out supporting the policy.
Foreshore & seabed: Supreme Court orders Crown to pay more than $100,000 to cover claimants’ court costs
Court has ruled in favour of hapū group, Te Kāhui.
Gangs split on impending patch ban as new police powers pass through Parliament
Terse PM: "It’s not about the fricken targets, it’s actually about the outcomes."
Christopher Luxon says Wellington mega-tunnel a ‘really attractive’ option
Luxon spoke with Newstalk ZB’s Wellington Mornings host Nick Mills.
David Seymour releases targets charter schools must hit to avoid repercussions
Schools face losing contracts if they fail to reach minimum standards.
Whakaata Māori cuts: Execs say impact will be ‘significant’; staff to get proposal this month
Executives from the broadcaster appeared before a parliamentary select committee.
Waitangi Tribunal report condemns ministers’ meeting with seafood reps
If law change proceeds, it would 'significantly endanger the Māori-Crown relationship'.
Budget docs: Treasury recommended less health funding, lower tax cuts
Three months later, Budget papers have been released.
Politician of the Year: Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke of Te Pāti Māori wins major international award
Maipi-Clarke travelling to Canada to accept the award.
Treaty Principles Bill: The three principles of the bill agreed on by Cabinet
The bill being spearheaded by David Seymour is currently being drafted.
‘You believed in me’: Te Pāti Māori MP Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke gives moving speech as politicians pay tribute to Kīngi Tūheitia
Kīngi Tūheitia passed away in late August.
David Seymour gives indication of Treaty Principles Bill timeline, says Select Committee will be for six months
A draft version of the bill is expected in November.
Treaty Principles Bill ‘damaging’ Government-Māori relationship, says Labour MP Cushla Tangaere-Manuel
'At an iwi and hapū level, it’s devastating.'
Luxon responds after 400 church leaders' open letter against Treaty Principles Bill
The Waitangi Tribunal has criticised the Act bill as unfair.
Watch: ‘We have to honour our agreements’: PM questioned on Treaty Principles Bill
The PM recently returned from visits to Malaysia and South Korea.
Seymour’s Treaty Principles Bill to be discussed by Cabinet; Jackson says 'it can be stopped today'
Four hundred church leaders sign an open letter calling for MPs to vote the bill down.
Oranga Tamariki investigating alleged assault at youth justice facility
Incident occurred last week and required involvement of police.
Passport wait times back to normal after system upgrade caused 10-week backlog
Minister says 90% of passports are now being issued within two weeks.
Kīngi Tūheitia tangi in photos: Māori monarch laid to rest as Nga wai hono i te po steps forward
Tūheitia was laid to rest at Taupiri Maunga on Thursday afternoon.
Watch: Kīngi Tūheitia laid to rest on Taupiri Maunga
Thousands of people have gathered at the marae over the past six days to mourn the King.
Mourners prepare to farewell Tūheitia, a monarch remembered for his ability to unite people
Today is te rā nehu – burial day – for Kīngi Tūheitia.
‘Outstanding job’: Politicians pay their respects at Kīngi Tūheitia’s tangi
Thousands of mourners have gathered at Tūrangawaewae Marae over the past five days.
Police to reduce involvement in mental health crises, new threshold for response
'Police are not trained mental health experts', 'it's health's role'.
Is Te Pūkenga 'drowning' in $250m of debt? Executives reject Penny Simmonds’ claim, say real figure is one-fifth of that amount
Labour MP describes characterisation as "misleading".
'The SAS of prisons': Inside NZ’s harshest unit from high-risk prisoners
Unit houses country's most challenging, complex prisoners.