Mitchell Hageman

1 week ago | nzherald.co.nz | Mitchell Hageman

A trial - which was widely labelled by foreign media as a sham - found Greste and his fellow ground team accused of news reporting that was “damaging to national security”, as well as meeting the (terrorist-listed by Egypt) Muslim Brotherhood, and funding their work from his Cairo hotel room. Eventually released after political pressure, Greste was officially deported to Australia on the condition that he face prison or trial in his home country - something Australia did not follow through on.

1 week ago | nzherald.co.nz | Mitchell Hageman

Review by Mitchell HagemanMitchell is a Multimedia Journalist with the New Zealand Herald. Learn moreRoll up, roll up! Get ready to witness the epic conclusion of the Jacqui and Ryan show in what was a Married At First Sight finale firestorm of emotions. Amidst the broken bridges mended, emotional relationship closures, and heartwarming revelations, the biggest moments of the night once again came from our favourite pair of reality TV vagabonds.

1 week ago | nzherald.co.nz | Mitchell Hageman

Jacqui let rip after the table questioned her new relationship with Clint. Photo / Nine AUReview by Mitchell HagemanMitchell is a Multimedia Journalist with the New Zealand Herald. Learn moreThe gobsmacked looks on the couple’s faces said it all. This was a Married At First Sight reunion for the ages, and Kiwi bride Jacqui’s Oscar-worthy outburst will no doubt be talked about in the years to come.

1 week ago | nzherald.co.nz | Mitchell Hageman

From stand-up sets on the hallowed stage of Auckland’s Classic Comedy Club to award-winning shows at the prestigious Edinburgh Fringe Festival, it’s no secret New Zealand has proven it can birth comedy greatness. Renowned satirist John Clarke branded the Kiwi brand of humour as “laconic, understated and self-deprecating,” and those who carry this torch and put their own spin on it have achieved widespread success around the world.

2 weeks ago | nzherald.co.nz | Mitchell Hageman

John Aiken (right), Mel Schilling and Alessandra Rampolla dissected the relationships of the married couples after living together for a week. Photo / Warner Bros. DiscoveryReview by Mitchell HagemanMitchell is a Multimedia Journalist with the New Zealand Herald. Learn moreIt’s the show we love to hate and hate to love, but can Married At First Sight actually teach us anything about life, love, and social conventions?