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Born and bred in Taranaki, I have a passion for local news and sports. 

I am a reporter for Radio Live based in New Plymouth providing local news and sport for the network. 
The stories I source for them I upload on InfoNews creating local exposure for the district and province. 

If you would like to get in touch, please send me an email wjohnston@mediaworks.co.nz

Joined February 2013
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News 17 Mar 2016
Heavy rain hits New Plymouth

NEW PLYMOUTH — Torrential rain has caused havoc in New Plymouth today with businesses shut and residential properties affected.

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News 5 Sep 2013
Wild winds continue in Taranaki

Over 1000 people are without power in South Taranaki as strong winds batter the region.

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Weather 14 Jul 2013
Strong winds cause problems in Taranaki

TARANAKI — Parts of Taranaki are without power this evening after strong winds have battered the region.

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Crime 8 Jun 2013
One person shot dead

NEW PLYMOUTH — One person has been shot dead during an Armed Offenders Squad this morning.

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Health 12 Apr 2013
$4.5 given to hospital board

TARANAKI — The TSB Community Trust has granted $4.5million to the Taranaki District Health Board.

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News 30 Mar 2013
Family lucky to be alive

NEW PLYMOUTH — Smoke alarms have saved the lives of a family of 5 after a house fire in New Plymouth this morning.  4 fire appliances were called to a Vivian Street property to find it fully involved shortly after 3 this morning.

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Weather 18 Mar 2013
Tornado in New Plymouth

NEW PLYMOUTH — Two houses on the outskirts of New Plymouth have been damaged by a tornado.

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News 2 Mar 2013
UPDATE: Fire now out

AUCKLAND — Up to 60 firefighter and 15 fire trucks were used to control a massive fire in the Auckland suburb Westmere tonight.

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News 2 Mar 2013
Major fire in Auckland

Auckland firefighters are battling a large fire in the suburb of Westmere and three people are unnaccounted for.  15 fire trucks, including ariel and ladder units and up to 60 firefighters were called the the scene shortly before 8:30 this evening where 3 houses are alight.

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News 1 Mar 2013
Fire at Hawera's Fonterra site

HAWERA — Firefighters are currently battling a blaze at Fonterra's Whareroa site south of Hawera.

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News 1 Mar 2013
Len Lye Centre confirmed

NEW PLYMOUTH — The controversial Len Lye Centre has been given the go-ahead after a meeting in New Plymouth last night.

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News 20 Feb 2013
Sawmill fire in New Plymouth

TARANAKI — Fire crews were kept busy after a blaze tore through a sawmill on the outskirts of New Plymouth last night.

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News 20 Feb 2013
Sawmill fire in New Plymouth

TARANAKI — A sawmill has been on fire this evening in New Plymouth.

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News 13 Feb 2013
Students back at school

TARANAKI — The five students from a Taranaki school who suffered from smoke inhalation after a fire yesterday are now back in the classroom.

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News 12 Feb 2013
Six taken to hospital after fire

TARANAKI — Six students have been taken to hospital after suffering from smoke inhalation in a fire in New Plymouth this afternoon.

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News 8 Feb 2013
Truck crash north of Urenui

TARANAKI — Driversions are still in place after a truck carrying LPG bottles crashed north of Urenui this morning.

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