Katie Oliver is a Christchurch-based Multimedia Journalist and breaking news reporter.
She joined the New Zealand Herald in 2024 after studying journalism at the New Zealand Broadcasting School.
![Black ice warning: Truck trailer flips on SH8 stretch where buses rolled](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Black ice warning: Truck trailer flips on SH8 stretch where buses rolled
It's the third black-ice-related crash on the highway in 24 hours.
![International tourists involved in Tekapo bus crashes, 15 in hospital](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
International tourists involved in Tekapo bus crashes, 15 in hospital
A black ice warning was in place and conditions have been described as 'treacherous'.
![Christchurch icon ‘Radio Ron’ has died](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Christchurch icon ‘Radio Ron’ has died
John Truman, affectionately known as 'Radio Ron', was a well-known city identity.
![Fatal housefire: Ex-wife describes elderly victim as ‘an incredible man’](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Fatal housefire: Ex-wife describes elderly victim as ‘an incredible man’
Henry Matawai-Russel died tragically in his Hokitika home after a fire broke out.
![Former Olympian cheats death after falling through ice while skating on frozen dam](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Former Olympian cheats death after falling through ice while skating on frozen dam
Nicholson is urging people to be aware of risks when skating outdoors.
![Fog, frost and black ice: Drivers urged to take caution this morning](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Fog, frost and black ice: Drivers urged to take caution this morning
Police are urging motorists to take things carefully.
!['You don’t leave your kids alone': Woman faces charges after kids rescued from smoke-filled house](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'You don’t leave your kids alone': Woman faces charges after kids rescued from smoke-filled house
Police say neighbours prevented a tragic outcome.
!['Lucky to be alive': Man found after 48 hours in the bush with no locator beacon](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Lucky to be alive': Man found after 48 hours in the bush with no locator beacon
Search and rescue said the man's actions are a textbook example of what not to do.
![‘Incredibly frustrating’: Police target speedsters, dangerous drivers at holiday hotspots](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
‘Incredibly frustrating’: Police target speedsters, dangerous drivers at holiday hotspots
South Island police are disappointed with motorists after a run of 'horrendous' driving.
![Community leader warns people to stay off streets at night after one-punch death](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Community leader warns people to stay off streets at night after one-punch death
The Christchurch man admitted to killing the victim with one punch in a skatepark.
![Christchurch power outage hits more than 1500 homes as mercury plummets](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Christchurch power outage hits more than 1500 homes as mercury plummets
Power company Orion says 'all outages were resolved at 8.16.'
![Grandmother battling cancer told the one drug keeping her alive will no longer be funded](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Grandmother battling cancer told the one drug keeping her alive will no longer be funded
Kiri Carter was given six months, years later she's found out she now has brain cancer.
![Truck bursts into flames on SH1 in Canterbury, road closed](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Truck bursts into flames on SH1 in Canterbury, road closed
Fire and Emergency services rushed to extinguish the fire, detours are in place.
!['Just tragic': Mother and 11-year-old son confirmed dead following Manapōuri house fire](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Just tragic': Mother and 11-year-old son confirmed dead following Manapōuri house fire
The fire broke out in the early hours of Thursday morning.
![At least one person dead in Manapōuri house fire in Southland, people still unaccounted for](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
At least one person dead in Manapōuri house fire in Southland, people still unaccounted for
Investigators are working to determine the cause and how many people were at the address.
![Manapōuri house fire investigation under way after blaze destroys Southland home](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Manapōuri house fire investigation under way after blaze destroys Southland home
Investigators are working to determine the cause and how many people were at the address.
![Yacht sinks on its mooring in Christchurch’s Lyttelton Harbour](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Yacht sinks on its mooring in Christchurch’s Lyttelton Harbour
Salvage attempts were made but had to be abandoned due to dangerous conditions.
![Queenstown couple killed in car crash were expecting baby](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Queenstown couple killed in car crash were expecting baby
Simran Shiuagani and Jamie Pitman both died at the scene.
![‘Heartless’: Airline tells NZ parents to rebook Europe flights after shock pregnancy](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
‘Heartless’: Airline tells NZ parents to rebook Europe flights after shock pregnancy
Couple counting the cost after Qatar Airways refuses to add infant to existing booking.
![Emergency services rushing to extinguish apartment block blaze in Dunedin](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Emergency services rushing to extinguish apartment block blaze in Dunedin
The fire was reported to be on the ground floor of a three-storey building.
![Body found off the coast of Dunedin’s Brighton Beach](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Body found off the coast of Dunedin’s Brighton Beach
Recovery efforts are under way to retrieve the body after it was located this morning.
![Connor Garden-Bachop's life to be celebrated in Christchurch today](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Connor Garden-Bachop's life to be celebrated in Christchurch today
The 25-year-old father-of-two died suddenly of a medical event last week.
![‘Like the earthquakes’: Truckie on Interislander describes what it was like to run aground](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
‘Like the earthquakes’: Truckie on Interislander describes what it was like to run aground
Heath Harper said it was all smooth sailing until they hit the South Island coastline.
![Nursing graduates 'at a loss' after alleged hospital hiring 'freeze'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Nursing graduates 'at a loss' after alleged hospital hiring 'freeze'
Health NZ denies it has stopped hiring following outrage from nursing unions.
![One dead, three seriously injured after van and truck crash in Marlborough](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
One dead, three seriously injured after van and truck crash in Marlborough
The crash involving a van and truck occurred on State Highway 1, near Grovetown.
![Christchurch Airport undergoes biggest upgrade in more than a decade](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Christchurch Airport undergoes biggest upgrade in more than a decade
Major project includes new eateries and food court.
![‘Not just chip stealers’: New Zealand seagulls in dramatic decline](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
‘Not just chip stealers’: New Zealand seagulls in dramatic decline
Scientists and biodiversity experts say Kiwis should care about falling seagull numbers.
!['Really loud crash': Neighbours woken by noise, lights after e-scooter rider dies](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Really loud crash': Neighbours woken by noise, lights after e-scooter rider dies
Christchurch police responded to the incident at 11pm.
![Aoraki/Mt Cook rescue: Solo climber found after freezing night on mountain](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Aoraki/Mt Cook rescue: Solo climber found after freezing night on mountain
The man raised the alarm yesterday after he fell while climbing Boys Glacier.
![‘Big changes coming’: What to expect this ski season](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
‘Big changes coming’: What to expect this ski season
Your go-to guide on what to expect from Aotearoa’s biggest fields this season.
![Mum fined by police after driving children to school in iced-over car](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Mum fined by police after driving children to school in iced-over car
Police are urging motorists to defrost their windscreens as winter sets in.
![Cold frosty snap across the South Island; temperatures plunge below zero](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Cold frosty snap across the South Island; temperatures plunge below zero
Mild start to the week ends with sudden cold snap.
![Kiwis rally for young girls whose parents died within a week of each other](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Kiwis rally for young girls whose parents died within a week of each other
Givealittle fundraiser reaches $250k-plus in two weeks.
!['Her life was just starting': Friends pay tribute to young crash victim](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Her life was just starting': Friends pay tribute to young crash victim
The Darfield crash claimed the life of 23-year-old Samantha Orlowski.
![Fireworks, free concerts and festivals to usher in Christchurch’s winter](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Fireworks, free concerts and festivals to usher in Christchurch’s winter
Winter events are set to be in full force throughout the city.
!['Absolutely devastated': Sacred objects stolen from Christchurch church](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Absolutely devastated': Sacred objects stolen from Christchurch church
It is yet another incident in a string of thefts against the community in recent years.
![Mt Lyford fire: Dramatic photos show house destroyed in blaze](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Mt Lyford fire: Dramatic photos show house destroyed in blaze
Homeowner was away when the fire started this morning.
!['It is better to live': Ex-Shortland Street actor ends 19-day hunger strike](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'It is better to live': Ex-Shortland Street actor ends 19-day hunger strike
'Better to live for a cause than to die for one', the actor said ending his protest.
![Arrest in Dunedin after garage fire and street altercation](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Arrest in Dunedin after garage fire and street altercation
Police arrived to see a garage on fire in Dunedin following reports of an altercation.
!['Digging deep': The woman running for seven days straight on a treadmill](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Digging deep': The woman running for seven days straight on a treadmill
Emma Timmis aims to break the current record of 833km.
![Missing Chinese woman found alive in 'company of somebody she knows'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Missing Chinese woman found alive in 'company of somebody she knows'
Ping Lyu had last been seen in Christchurch on Saturday.
![Christchurch Police appealing for information about missing woman](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Christchurch Police appealing for information about missing woman
Ping Lyu was last seen on Stewart St in Addington, Christchurch on Saturday May 25.
!['A horrendous speed': Teen caught driving at more than double motorway speed limit](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'A horrendous speed': Teen caught driving at more than double motorway speed limit
The teenager caught yesterday faces serious charges and has had his car confiscated.
![Ex-Shortland Street actor loses 10kg in 12 days on hunger strike](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Ex-Shortland Street actor loses 10kg in 12 days on hunger strike
Will Alexander is protesting the Government's response to the war in Gaza.
![Armed police surround Christchurch house, arrest alleged kidnapper after negotiations](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Armed police surround Christchurch house, arrest alleged kidnapper after negotiations
The man, 41, faces several charges including threatening to kill, assault and kidnapping.
!['Extreme risk of electrocution': Police warning after power line thefts](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Extreme risk of electrocution': Police warning after power line thefts
There have been increasing reports of power line thefts over the past 10 days.
![New multi-agency group dedicated to reducing youth crime at bus-hub](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
New multi-agency group dedicated to reducing youth crime at bus-hub
The working group is dedicated to improving safety at Dunedin's Bus Hub.
![Three-car crash in Auckland causing major delays](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Three-car crash in Auckland causing major delays
Motorists are advised to expect delays following a serious crash in Waterview.
![Town hall wrecked after 'dramatic' ute crash](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Town hall wrecked after 'dramatic' ute crash
Orawia town hall left with enormous hole after ute crashes through it.
![Ex-Shortland Street actor takes hunger strike to Parliament](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Ex-Shortland Street actor takes hunger strike to Parliament
Will Alexander is now in his fifth day of the zero-calorie hunger strike.
![‘Atrocious’ weather a possible factor in double fatal crash, police say](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
‘Atrocious’ weather a possible factor in double fatal crash, police say
The crash in rural Canterbury left two dead and one in serious condition.
![Person critically injured is airlifted to hospital after Canterbury crash](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Person critically injured is airlifted to hospital after Canterbury crash
The crash in rural Canterbury happened around 1.30pm.
![Former Shortland Street actor goes on hunger strike](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Former Shortland Street actor goes on hunger strike
Will Alexander is now in his second day of the zero-calorie hunger strike.