Rafaella Melo
Rafaella Melo is a seasoned multimedia journalist with over ten years of experience in Brazil, where she has worked as a radio and TV presenter, as well as a magazine editor. She has recently joined Hawke’s Bay Today, where she covers important community issues and events, bringing her diverse skills and insights to the team.
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Recent news mentions
Melo joined the Hawke’s Bay Today team in 2024 as a multimedia journalist.
Inside Hawke’s Bay’s 155-member Lady Riders motorbike group
New Zealand· 2025-12-24
Rafaella Melo shows in her You Are Not To Blame series, all pockets of our country remain afflicted by sexual abuse.
The important message from police for victims of sexual abuse – EditorialNew Zealand· 2025-11-24
Rafaella Melo is associated with the video related to the Hawke’s Bay Arts Festival.
The Great NZ Road Trip: Day 4 Tekapo to ChristchurchNew Zealand· 2025-08-22
Rafaella Melo is a journalist with over 10 years of experience who joined the Hawke’s Bay Today team.
On The Up: Jett’s Burger Shop - Napier boy’s imagination brings restaurant to lifeNew Zealand· 2025-08-18
Rafaella Melo has over 10 years of experience as a journalist in Brazil.
On The Up: Hastings teen heads to Colombia to represent NZ at chess OlympiadNew Zealand· 2025-08-13
Rafaella Melo has more than 10 years of experience as a journalist in Brazil, from radio and TV presenter and producer to magazine editor.
Dove Hawke’s Bay: Breaking the silence on the ‘most under-reported crime’ - male sexual abuseNew Zealand· 2025-06-06
Rafaella Melo has over 10 years of experience as a journalist in Brazil and recently joined the Hawke’s Bay Today team.
On The Up: Tim Dodge - the man who cleared 37 tyres from Clive in a dayNew Zealand· 2025-05-08
Rafaella Melo joins the Hawke’s Bay Today team as a multimedia journalist.
Waipukurau excavator operator among first women digging for national titleNew Zealand· 2025-03-13