I am a senior journalist and visual journalist at the New Zealand Herald.
Over more than 25 years in New Zealand media, I have worked as a reporter, photojournalist and video producer, covering breaking news and long-form investigative work. My work spans New Zealand and international assignments, from same-day turnarounds to projects spanning months or years.
My skills span videography, photojournalism, editing, motion graphics, directing, producing and writing.
While at the Herald I have also filled management roles, including Head of Visuals and multimedia editor.
Before journalism, I worked as an outdoor instructor, alpine rescuer and skifield patroller, after completing my degree at Otago University.
A full list of awards is below.
Media Awards
International Awards / Recognition
2017
Shorthand Awards - Black Gold multimedia project - Most Visually Compelling
2016 - International News Media Association’s Global Media Awards
All In – best use of video (regional/local)
New Zealand Media Awards
2026
Finalist - Best Feature Video - Short
2025
Runner Up - Photographer of the Year
Runner up - Best Editorial Campaign or Project - 'Blood, Sweat and Tears'
Finalist - Videographer of the Year
2024Finalist Best Photography - News
2023Finalist Photographer of the Year
2022
Winner Best Documentary - 'The Brains Trust' - director/camera/co-editing
Finalist Best Photo Story/Essay
Finalist Best Feature ideo - 'Alicia O'Reilly Cold Case'
Finalist Best Editorial Campaign or Project - 'The Brains Trust'
2021
Finalist Videographer of the Year
2020
Winner Best Innovation in Digital Storytelling - 'Fighting the Demon'
2019
Finalist Videographer of the Year
Finalist Best Feature Video
2018
Winner Videographer of the Year
Winner Best Team Video (Under the Bridge)
Finalist Best News Video
2017
Winner Best News Story
Runner-up Videographer of the Year
Winner Best Photo Essay
Winner Best Feature Video
Winner Best Sport Video
Finalist Best News Video
2016
Winner Best Feature Video
Finalist Videographer of the Year
Finalist Best Sport Video
Finalist Best News Video
Finalist Best Editorial Campaign or Project
2014
Winner Best Video
Winner Lost in the Long White Cloud – Best Innovation in Multimedia Storytelling
2013
Winner Best Video
Finalist Our Waikato 100 – Best Innovation in Multimedia Storytelling
Finalist Our Waikato 100 – Best Digital Community Interaction
2012
Finalist Best Video
2011
Winner Best Video
Finalist Best Use Of Emerging Technologies
2010
Winner Best Multimedia / Video Presentation
2008
Winner Sports Photography Portfolio
2007
Finalist Portrait Photography Portfolio
New Zealand Geographic Photographer of the Year Awards
2024
Finalist Society
2022 Winner Build environment
Finalist Society and Culture
Finalist Photo Story
2017
Winner in Society and Culture
New Zealand Press Photographer of the Year Awards winner
2015 Best Video Story for 'All In'
Fairfax First Editorial Awards for Best Multimedia Coverage 2012 Winner
Fairfax First Editorial Awards for Best Campaign or Special project ‘Our Waikato 100’
Community Newspapers Association Awards 2003
- Best Junior Reporter - 2nd place
- Best Junior Photographer - 3rd place
Peter Arnett School of Journalism 2002
- The Ian Gilmour Award for Journalism Excellence
- Best Student