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Demelza Leslie

Demelza Leslie

Demelza is a freelance reporter based in Wellington. She has worked for nearly twenty years as a radio and television journalist, including a seven-year stint as a political reporter at Parliament.

Latest from Demelza Leslie

Wellington-based DJ Tessa Hills AKA Messie has been invited to play at Glastonbury after a whirlwind three months.

Wellington-based DJ invited to play at Glastonbury after whirlwind three months

Resources Minister Shane Jones has dismissed what he calls "eco-rabble", calling protesters hypocrites for shutting down a New Plymouth oil and gas conference.

Climate activists force oil and gas conference online due to threat of protest

Watch: First it was our police officers and nurses.. now Australia is turning its attention to our Defence Force personnel.

'Strengthening our ANZAC bond': First cops - now Australia wants to steal Kiwis from this profession

A global medicine shortage has some experts warning the scarcity is putting lives at risk.

Experts warn medicine shortage is putting lives at risk

Watch: The Education Review Office says many new teachers are poorly prepared for the classroom.

Variation in teacher training courses leaving many unprepared for the classroom - ERO

Louise Duncan will become NZ's fourth Paralympic equestrian.

'You'll never do that again': Kiwi rider Duncan beats bleak outlook to reach Paris Paralympics

Watch: 2500 junior doctors say their latest pay offer from Te Whatu Ora isn't fair because some of them get a pay rise, while some face a pay cut.

Half the country's junior doctors begin major 25 hour strike

Prisoners are still facing lengthy spells in their cells despite Corrections resolving its staffing issues.

Rimutaka prisoners still locked in their cells for up to 23 hours a day

Restaurants are already struggling and it's feared more will have to shut up shop over winter.

Restaurants owners brace themselves for bleak winter

New research suggests that even a mild COVID-19 infection can lead to a decline in IQ.

'Devastating': New research shows COVID-19 making us 'a little less intelligent'

Watch: Two children in Te Awakairangi/Lower Hutt have spent two weeks in hospital with what Police describe as severe, horrific and deliberate injuries.

'People out there know something': Lower Hutt community urged to come forward after children suffer brain bleeds, broken bones

Watch: The Commerce Commission says the banking sector isn't working for customers.

'Two-tier oligopoly': Commerce Commission finds major banks not facing enough competition, sector needs 'disruption'

The Spirit of New Zealand arrived in Wellington with 40 young people onboard to celebrate its 50th anniversary.

Spirit of Adventure celebrates 50 years of changing lives

Watch: New research shows women in leadership roles are still struggling to balance motherhood with work.

Women leaders sidelined at corporate firms due to motherhood - study

Watch: Parisians have voted to triple the cost of parking a large vehicle in the centre of the French capital.

'A status symbol': Some Wellingtonians in favour of higher SUV parking charges

Watch: Two wealthy brothers from the US have set up Mangaroa Farms, in hopes of changing the way Kiwis view farming.

Two rich US brothers hope to change how Kiwis view farming

Watch: The number of people hospitalised with COVID-19 and the average daily case count have jumped over the past week.

Thousands of Kiwis face Zooming in for Xmas lunch as 'significant wave' of COVID-19 sweeps NZ

Watch: Newshub's Demelza Lezslie has the latest.

Air NZ faces two years of disruption over engine inspections

Watch: Firefighters have been kept busy overnight extinguishing 'several' fireworks-related fires.

Fires tear through house, shop, truck as several fireworks-related blazes keep firefighters busy

Watch: Demelza Leslie's report into the relocation of a taonga fish species, the toitoi (common bully) into an ecosanctuary at Zealandia, in Te Whanganui a Tara/Wellington.

Native toitoi fish relocated to Wellington ecosanctuary

There are 24 crew members on-board.

Maritime NZ investigating after cargo ship lost power off South Island, mayday call lifted

Consumer NZ calls for more credit checks as the rising cost of living forces families to use 'buy now, pay later' schemes for essentials.

Call for more credit checks as more families forced to use 'buy now, pay later' schemes for essentials

"This is the only avenue we can do to cut, and remove these trees."

'It is time for change': Levin's feature trees face the chop as local businesses, residents suffer from dangerous leaves

There are calls for a ban on insurers accessing NZers genetic testing results over fears they're using the results to discriminate.

Calls for ban on insurance companies using genetic testing information as doctors warn it puts Kiwis at risk

Watch: What to do if you receive two Census letters.

What to do if you receive two Census letters

One climate scientist says our water infrastructure is built for the climate we had, not the climate we have now.

Aotearoa's wastewater-contaminated beaches a sign of what global warming could bring

Watch: Lifeguards are pleading with Kiwis to be sensible when swimming as New Zealand has worst drowning rate in a decade.

New Zealand records worst annual drowning rate in a decade

Watch: GP nurses 'insulted' after yet again missing out on pay rise.

'Incredibly disappointed and sad': GP nurses 'insulted' after missing out on pay rise

Watch: Doctors say Health Minister Andrew Little is in denial about how bad the health sector is.

'It is insane': Doctors claim Health Minister is in denial about how bad health sector is

"Thank you for believing in the concept of a new children's hospital."

New $110m children's hospital opens in Wellington thanks to 'fairy godparents'

Incumbent Andy Foster is up against Labour MP for Rongotai and former deputy mayor Paul Eagle, and relative newcomer, the former Green Party chief of staff Tory Whanau.

Tight fight for Wellington mayoralty as incumbent Andy Foster faces both Paul Eagle and Tory Whanau

Watch: Bowel Cancer New Zealand says there are unacceptable barriers to diagnosing bowel cancer in younger people.

'Silent killer': Calls to lower bowel cancer screening age after disease becomes increasingly common in younger people

The families have helped write new guidelines for the public service to better support survivors in future tragedies.

Pike River Coal Mine

'The PM at the time was told, we weren't': Pike River families say authorities lied about their men still being alive

Nurses held rallies around NZ calling for pay parity with their hospital counterparts and warning shortages will worsen if they don't get it.

'I don't blame nurses for leaving': Primary healthcare nurses to rally across the country demanding fairer pay

Watch: Homeowners are bracing for another rise in mortgage interest rates with an expected lift in the official cash rate.

Homeowners brace for rise in mortgage rates, while houses move further out of reach for first-home buyers

Over the past five years, the number of child sex offenders on home detention has increased by 75 percent.

'Concerning questions': ACT accuses Govt of keeping child sex offenders out of prison and on home detention

To get people to slow down at crossings, KiwiRail and TrackSAFE are encouraging people to try this superstition.

Unusual safety message for Kiwis after collisions with trains at public level crossings double

"It's all thanks to a self-funded trip to India in 2019 for expensive stem-cell treatment."

'I'm not on drugs anymore': Kiwis with MS thriving from overseas stem-cell treatment urge Govt to approve here

Watch: Number of drowning fatalities in New Zealand in 2021 the worst on record in a decade.

Number of drowning fatalities in NZ in 2021 the worst on record in a decade

Yarrow was declared an earthquake risk in 2017.

Taranaki ratepayers to cough up extra $10m for Yarrow Stadium rebuild as construction costs soar

Watch: Animal Law Association, SAFE challenge legality of rodeo events in High Court.

'There are serious questions': Two animal welfare groups challenge legality of rodeo events in High Court

Watch: New MBIE guidelines mean tenants won't be rushed out of earthquake-prone buildings.

New MBIE guidelines mean tenants won't be rushed out of earthquake-prone buildings

Dr Rariwi Taonui warns there could be 7000 Māori COVID cases by Christmas..

Māori bearing brunt of outbreak with warning 7000 could be infected by Christmas

Watch: Defence Minister Peeni Henare speaks to the media.

New Defence Force review set to shake up overseas deployment processes

Watch: First-home buyers will have to go back to saving more money for their deposit, with the Reserve Bank looking to cut down on risky lending.

'Should be focusing on supply': Tighter mortgage lending rules will impact first-home buyers - economist

Watch: Demelza Leslie's full report.

The new technology helping needle-phobics drop their vaccination fear

Watch: Demelza Leslie's full report.

Export delays causing NZ produce to languish on shelves

"I don't want him out and I make no bones about it."

Parents of murdered schoolgirl relieved killer staying behind bars for another year

Watch: New research suggests there's a way to save coral reefs from the effects of climate change, but only if we act soon.

World urged to cut CO2 emissions after devastating coral reef study

Watch: The group penned an open letter to the Prime Minister.

Misuse of Drugs Act 'not fit for purpose': Cross-sector coalition calls for rewrite