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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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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Kāinga Ora has withdrawn a resource consent application after opposition from Blockhouse Bay residents - who …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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Teen tells of lack of mental health support despite abuse in state care

Teen tells of lack of mental health support despite abuse in state care

A teen who has spent the last seven years in the care of the state says the government is failing to address …

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Migrant sex workers face dangerous situations, exploitation: Advocates

Migrant sex workers face dangerous situations, exploitation: Advocates

An Auckland sex worker says prohibiting migrants from working in the industry brings more harm than good.

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'We didn't agree to that' - Artists caught off guard by convicted rapper's presence at R&V

'We didn't agree to that' - Artists caught off guard by convicted rapper's presence at R&V

An artist performing at Rjythm and Vines says most local artists were blindsided by Dizzee Rascal's presence …

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Strippers paying thousands in fines, bonds to be able to perform: 'I was now losing money'

Strippers paying thousands in fines, bonds to be able to perform: 'I was now losing money'

Between bonds, fines and unexpected costs, some adult performers say they are losing money at their jobs - an…

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