Azaria Howell
Azaria Howell is a Wellington-based multimedia reporter for NZME, known for her insightful coverage of city council decisions, public service agency reforms, and transportation issues. Since joining NZME in 2022, she has developed a reputation for her in-depth reporting and keen analytical skills, making her a prominent voice in regional journalism.
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Azaria Howell is a multimedia reporter working from Parliament’s press gallery.
Government in talks around restoring derelict Chateau Tongariro, demolition still an option
New Zealand· 2026-02-07
Howell reported on the importance of the Asean and Apec summits for New Zealand.
Behind the scenes at Apec 2025: Golf, fried chicken, and choppers – The Front PageNew Zealand· 2025-10-31
Azaria Howell is a multimedia reporter working from Parliament’s press gallery.
Government to save nearly $2.5 billion in KiwiSaver changes over four yearsNew Zealand· 2025-10-13
Azaria Howell is a multimedia reporter working from Parliament’s press gallery.
Stuart Nash swears at Trade Minister Todd McClay after being ‘thrown off’ business delegationNew Zealand· 2025-10-07
Azaria Howell is a multimedia reporter working from Parliament’s press gallery.
Ministry for Regulation probed ‘needlessly restrictive regulations’ on playgroundsNew Zealand· 2025-10-05
Newstalk ZB’s political correspondent comments on Winston Peters at the UN and the CEOs’ Mood of the Boardroom survey.
Listen to The Country online: Strong wool prices with PGG Wrightson’s Rachel ShearerNew Zealand· 2025-09-26
Azaria Howell is a multimedia reporter working from Parliament’s press gallery.
Ex-MP Stuart Nash’s employer begins formal review into ‘deeply inappropriate’ remarks about womenNew Zealand· 2025-09-10
Azaria Howell is a multimedia reporter working from Parliament’s press gallery.
Changes confirmed for New Zealand passport, placing English before te reo MāoriNew Zealand· 2025-07-24
Journalist Azaria Howell praised Lorde's unique stage presence during her concert at the TSB Arena.
Lorde announces Ultrasound Tour NZ shows in Auckland and Christchurch for February 2026New Zealand· 2025-07-10
Azaria Howell is a multimedia reporter working from Parliament’s press gallery.
A look at the Term 3 school lunches with 73% positive feedbackNew Zealand· 2025-07-01
Newstalk ZB political reporter Azaria Howell told The Front Page that Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay seems to be pretty confident in the new venture.
Healthy Homes to golden visas: How Government’s July 1 changes could affect you - The Front PageNew Zealand· 2025-06-27Azaria Howell is a multimedia reporter working from Parliament’s press gallery.
Government considered using Bluebridge to replace ageing Interislander ferries; timeframe for new ships revealedNew Zealand· 2025-06-06
Azaria Howell is a multimedia reporter working from Parliament’s press gallery.
Government considering ‘demolition’ for Chateau Tongariro deemed ‘fiscal risk’ in Budget 2025; potential buyers interested in Ruapehu hotelNew Zealand· 2025-06-02
Azaria Howell is a multimedia reporter with a focus on public service agency reform.
Inside communications between Public Service Commissioner Sir Brian Roche and Minister Judith CollinsNew Zealand· 2025-05-28
Azaria Howell is a multimedia reporter working from Parliament’s press gallery.
Health Minister Simeon Brown intervenes as Ministry of Health reduces posting on social site XNew Zealand· 2025-05-27
Azaria Howell is a multimedia reporter working from Parliament’s press gallery.
170 formal complaints from schools to Ministry of Education about lunches programme in first monthNew Zealand· 2025-05-20
Azaria Howell is a multimedia reporter working from Parliament’s Press Gallery.
Labour-endorsed Andrew Little formally launches campaign for Wellington mayoraltyNew Zealand· 2025-05-17
Azaria Howell is a multimedia reporter covering the political developments from Parliament.
Diversity requirements proposed to be cut in Judith Collins’ Public Service Act overhaulNew Zealand· 2025-05-12
Azaria Howell is a multimedia reporter working from Parliament’s press gallery.
Health New Zealand’s million-dollar spend on consultants to manage restructuresNew Zealand· 2025-05-11
Azaria Howell is a multimedia reporter working from Parliament’s Press Gallery.
Cannabis strains, ‘Fanny’, and royal titles among 2024 declined baby namesNew Zealand· 2025-05-05
Azaria Howell is a multimedia reporter working from Parliament’s Press Gallery.
Oranga Tamariki: No social workers assigned to more than 1000 at-risk children as reports of concern riseNew Zealand· 2025-04-29
Azaria Howell is a multimedia reporter working from Parliament’s Press Gallery.
Police Minister Mark Mitchell blasts Green MP Tamatha Paul’s comments at ‘radical alternative to policing’ panelNew Zealand· 2025-03-25
Azaria Howell is a multimedia reporter working from Parliament’s Press Gallery.
Jesus ‘very well might support Act’, leader David Seymour saysNew Zealand· 2025-03-17
Azaria Howell is a multimedia reporter working from Parliament’s press gallery.
Health NZ was using a single Excel spreadsheet to track $28 billion of public money; report outlines ‘significant concerns’New Zealand· 2025-03-07
Azaria Howell is a Wellington-based multimedia reporter with an eye across the region.
Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment cuts spending on ‘Big Four’ consulting firms by more than 60% in a yearNew Zealand· 2025-02-17