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Rayssa Almeida

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As seen in: Radio New Zealand (RNZ), MSN New Zealand, Stuff.co.nz, The Southland Times, Up To Speed with Te reo Māori, Bay of Plenty Times, New Zealand Herald, Rotorua Daily Post, Checkpoint (Podcast), Otago Daily Times, Newstalk ZB and
Covers:  Social Issues, Youth Development, Housing, Immigration.
Brazilian, sometimes I misspell. Morning Report Producer and Reporter @ Radio New Zealand. Views are my own. Have a yarn? rayssa.almeida@rnz.co.nz

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Rayssa Almeida’s Biography

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I'm a Brazilian journalist with extensive experience in social issues and a track record of winning international awards.

I've produced documentaries, investigative reports, and breaking news pieces in the Brazilian Amazon region for six years.

After moving to New Zealand in 2015, I transitioned into hospitality and became a 5-star hotel manager, gaining organization and management skills, as well as diving on all the nuances of crisis management.

In 2022, I returned to journalism at Radio New…

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Couple to leave New Zealand after paying thousands to advisor who forgot to apply for visa

Couple to leave New Zealand after paying thousands to advisor who forgot to apply for visa

Newton Santos and his wife, Nubia, paid over $4000 for the service. "As far as we knew, everything was all go…

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Work and Income case manager tells client seeking housing support to 'go rob a bank'

Work and Income case manager tells client seeking housing support to 'go rob a bank'

Sajay Singh was told to "shut up" and that he shouldn't be "fussy" during a call about accommodation.

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Kāinga Ora puts Auckland housing development on ice after community backlash

Kāinga Ora puts Auckland housing development on ice after community backlash

Kāinga Ora has withdrawn a resource consent application after opposition from Blockhouse Bay residents - who …

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Urgent action needed to improve safety in justice facilities, union says

Urgent action needed to improve safety in justice facilities, union says

The Public Service Association says a recorded fighting incident is a wake-up call for better resourcing in t…

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Auckland's homeless battle a wet winter: 'You gotta be a soldier'

Auckland's homeless battle a wet winter: 'You gotta be a soldier'

Bracing for the relentless onslaught of wet winter days, people living on the streets declare themselves warr…

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Former prisoners say trauma of solitary confinement will haunt them for life

Former prisoners say trauma of solitary confinement will haunt them for life

Former prisoners and families of those inside jail say the trauma of solitary confinement will haunt them for…

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2026 Election Q&A – Science

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By Rayssa Almeida Verified
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Responses to all 12 questions on science policy and investment, climate and natural hazards, gene tech, AI, and emerging tech, are available on our website. Previous election Q&As are available here. What level of public investment in research, science, technology and innovation would your party commit to over the next term, and what are the priorities? Labour: Labour will prioritise public investment in research, science and innovation.
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NZ falls short on protections against tobacco industry lobbying – Expert Reaction

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By Rayssa Almeida Verified
| Science Media Centre Verified
Researchers interviewed politicians, public health experts and political journalists, finding that not all of the politicians were aware of the treaty’s requirements and some had spoken to industry representatives. Meanwhile, some public health experts said the treaty requirements have been neglected since they were introduced. The SMC asked NZ experts to comment. Feel free to use these comments in your reporting.
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Flu causes surge in winter illness – Expert Reaction

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By Rayssa Almeida Verified
| Science Media Centre Verified
This comes as ambulance services struggle to meet demand, and Health NZ urges people to save emergency departments for emergencies. The SMC asked experts to comment. Please feel free to use these comments in your reporting or follow up with the contact details provided. Any further comments will be sent in a separate email.
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