Catherine Sylvester is a multimedia journalist at the Bay of Plenty Times and Rotorua Daily Post.
Catherine Sylvester is a Multimedia Journalist for the Bay of Plenty Times and Rotorua Daily Post. With 25 years of experience in media as a TV presenter, radio announcer, feature writer, and voice-over artist, Catherine joined NZME at the start of 2024. She has won several national and international awards for her writing and announcing on various radio specials. She also has experience in management and lecturing at a tertiary-level radio training school. She holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Journalism from Massey University, and a Bachelor of Arts in Performance from Western Sydney University She loves living in the beautiful Bay of Plenty with her whānau and one emotionally needy Cavadoodle.
Social media etiquette: The dos and don'ts of work group chats
How to avoid getting yourself in a pickle.
'Difficult and murky territory': Should you connect with your kid's friends online?
'It might mean that you need to censor your online behaviour and what you post.'
'Living concept': Māori lunar calendar users share how they embrace ancient knowledge
'It’s about the cycle as a whole.'
'I just want him home': Woman devasted after husband's ashes stolen
'I was just devastated,' she said. 'It’s just beyond me.'
'Living the life I only dreamed of': How an ADHD diagnosis at 40 changed my life
Before the diagnosis, my life was unravelling.
'Clear physical potential': Meet basketball's rising stars
They're tall, talented and ready to take on the world.
'It's like going to church': The spiritual journey of tā moko
Wāhine Māori are embracing tā moko as their birthright.
Fuller house: What happens when mum - and the kids - move back home?
The benefits and pitfalls of returning to the nest, and how to make it work.
'Rare human': Tributes flow for tireless 'community champion'
His death on Sunday after a heart attack in Rotorua on Saturday was a 'huge shock'.
Colleagues 'shattered' as 'incredible' local leader dies
'Huge shock - He will be sorely missed.'
What I did to get better sleep, focus and energy - and how you can too
Free, simple, and science-backed tips and tools.
Meet the Kiwis who quit the office and earn money while travelling the world
'I get the work done, whatever it takes'
Finished: Te Arawa Whare Waka opening final step in revamp of Rotorua's lakefront
The opening brought to a close the five-year Rotorua lakefront development project.
Superstar spotting: Why Aquaman was soaking up Rotorua's hospitality
The superstar spent a night soaking in Rotorua's hot pools before having drinks at a bar.
Rotorua player wins Lotto second division
They were one of 11 to win the second division prize.
How a plant-based diet changed this woman's life
Plus tips how to make the switch simple and sustainable.
'I’d be in tears all the time': Why women are having implants removed
Unexplained and debilitating symptoms lead to implant removals
Ageing greys-fully: Meet the Kiwi women going back to their roots
Women are starting to ditch the dye and embrace their grey.
'Celebration and discovery': Waitangi Day in Rotorua
Waitangi Day events in Rotorua and the region.
Mates' friendship put to the test as Black Caps take on South Africa
South African expats will be backing different teams this week.