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
Why did PM reject calls to honour Kiwi soldier's courageous mountain rescue?
Private David Stewart was one of six killed in the 1990 tragedy on Mt Ruapehu.
'Anzac veteran' supporting anti-mandate protesters never served
Vernon Ballance of Whanganui donned a replica uniform.
Profile: Harete Hipango and how she upset National colleagues
Profile: National MP Harete Hipango and why she visited that anti-vax protest.
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
Automatic rifle magazines lost through poor records and "dysfunctional" command.
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
The Road Ahead finds businesses and politicians working flat out - and a nation spending.
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?
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
Our schools face an overhaul - David Fisher finds out what passes for public consultation.
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
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
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
National Party said to be behind Queen's honour for Chinese businessman.
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
Andrew Little's justice reform could fall victim to 'hot button' politics.
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
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
Former National MP and cop Ross Meurant went to talk to the Head Hunters.
'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
Science versus the roar of the crowd - what sort of justice does New Zealand want?
'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
Two cases have had a three-year delay in having decisions delivered.
'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.