David Fisher is a senior journalist for the New Zealand Herald who has twice been named New Zealand’s Reporter of the Year.
David is based in Northland and has worked as a journalist for more than 30 years, winning multiple journalism awards and being selected as one of a small number of Wolfson Press Fellows to Wolfson College, Cambridge. He joined the Herald in 2004. You can contact David at david.fisher@nzme.co.nz
![Luxon's biggest headache? The National MP flirting with anti-vax messaging](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Luxon's biggest headache? The National MP flirting with anti-vax messaging
National MP in hot water for visiting an anti-vax protest has other controversial views.
![NZDF lost 1600 magazines for its automatic assault rifles](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
NZDF lost 1600 magazines for its automatic assault rifles
Automatic rifle magazines lost through poor records and "dysfunctional" command.
![Takedown: Facebook bans anti-vax group for 'false claims'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Takedown: Facebook bans anti-vax group for 'false claims'
Voices for Freedom told by Facebook it spreads falsehoods and 'harmful misinformation'.
![NZ and the road ahead: Forgotten sufferers 'are really angry' about Covid spending](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
NZ and the road ahead: Forgotten sufferers 'are really angry' about Covid spending
The Road Ahead finds businesses and politicians working flat out - and a nation spending.
![Christchurch shootings: Meet the PM's top secret advisers](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Christchurch shootings: Meet the PM's top secret advisers
It's called ODESC and it gathers in times of crisis.
![David Fisher: How did we miss Christchurch killer?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
David Fisher: How did we miss Christchurch killer?
There are questions for security agencies after Christchurch massacre, says David Fisher.
![Big Read: One night with the man who will change your kids' lives](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Big Read: One night with the man who will change your kids' lives
Our schools face an overhaul - David Fisher finds out what passes for public consultation.
![Inside story: The one-punch killer who got home detention](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Inside story: The one-punch killer who got home detention
In desolate small towns, a criminal record can be a birthright.
![Four words raised alarm: Jami-Lee Ross' text to lover](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Four words raised alarm: Jami-Lee Ross' text to lover
National's rogue MP sent a four-word text message to his lover which sparked fears.
![Inside story: 'Botany Bagman' Jami-Lee Ross and what's next](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Inside story: 'Botany Bagman' Jami-Lee Ross and what's next
Jami-Lee Ross MP might have a plan to his destructive attacks on his former party.
![National put up Chinese millionaire for QB honour list](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
National put up Chinese millionaire for QB honour list
National Party said to be behind Queen's honour for Chinese businessman.
![The Great Escape - 600 fewer inmates eases prison crisis](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
The Great Escape - 600 fewer inmates eases prison crisis
Prison crisis turnaround as prison population drops by 600 inmates.
![Big Read: How 'tough on crime' equals votes and bulging prisons](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Big Read: How 'tough on crime' equals votes and bulging prisons
Andrew Little's justice reform could fall victim to 'hot button' politics.
![Sex claims rock Army base, top personnel stood down](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Sex claims rock Army base, top personnel stood down
The sexual contact was said to have happened at The Army Depot where recruits are trained.
![Surge in prison suicides after 'tough on crime' boom](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Surge in prison suicides after 'tough on crime' boom
Research suggests severe policies have an effect opposite to what was intended.
![Ex-National MP and cop: Fix our gangs or face ISIS in NZ](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Ex-National MP and cop: Fix our gangs or face ISIS in NZ
Former National MP and cop Ross Meurant went to talk to the Head Hunters.
!['Very disappointed' - Defence minister Ron Mark on NZDF](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
'Very disappointed' - Defence minister Ron Mark on NZDF
Defence minister Ron Mark "very disappointed" over NZDF's changing story on NZSAS raid.
![Big Read: Scientist vs sceptic on prisons](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Big Read: Scientist vs sceptic on prisons
Science versus the roar of the crowd - what sort of justice does New Zealand want?
!['Dirty politics': PM, police respond to fake Gayford rumours](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
'Dirty politics': PM, police respond to fake Gayford rumours
Police boss says PM's partner is not - and has not been - subject of any police inquiry.
![Strain on Human Rights Tribunal as cases pile up](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Strain on Human Rights Tribunal as cases pile up
Two cases have had a three-year delay in having decisions delivered.
!['I'm not sorry he has gone'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
'I'm not sorry he has gone'
The man killed after pointing a shotgun at police didn't "get in with a bad crowd, he was the bad crowd" says elderly victim's daughter.