Kate Hawkesby is the host of Early Edition on Newstalk ZB, Monday to Friday from 5am – 6am.
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.
Hawkesby: How dare police allow the Mongrel Mob to take over Te Mata Peak
COMMENT: Are gang ceremonies now more important than free access to public spaces?
Hawkesby: Forget Lime scooters, it's quad bikes that are killers
COMMENT: Why are people still dying on quad bikes?
Hawkesby: DHB's attempt to ban booze at school fundraisers is bizarre
COMMENT: Banning alcohol from school fundraisers is a step too far.
Hawkesby: Why I pick Amy Adams to win leadership battle
COMMENT: Amy Adams is the strong silent type and a hard worker.