River Lin

Auckland

Digital Reporter at 1News

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I tried Starbucks' new olive oil-infused drinks - I have thoughts

Jun 18, 2024 | 1news.co.nz | River Lin

OPINION: Starbucks' Oleato range – pairing caffeine with Partanna extra virgin olive oil – promises an "elevated coffee experience". 1News digital reporter River Lin embarked on a culinary journey to the nearest store in what turned out to be one of their most trying times as a journalist. Starbucks announced the "next revolution in coffee" was upon us when it released its range of drinks infused with Partanna extra virgin olive oil in Italy last year.
NZ Food Safety investigating Samyang noodles after Denmark recall

Jun 13, 2024 | 1news.co.nz | River Lin

New Zealand Food Safety is investigating a range of popular South Korean noodles amid concerns its high levels of capsaicin could result in "acute poisoning" — leading to a ban in Denmark. The Danish Veterinary and Food Administration yesterday issued a recall for Samyang Foods' Buldak 3x Spicy & Hot Chicken, 2x Spicy & Hot Chicken, and Hot Chicken Stew products.
Radiohead frontman Thom Yorke to bring solo act to NZ

Jun 2, 2024 | 1news.co.nz | River Lin

Radiohead frontman Thom Yorke is bringing his first-ever solo tour to New Zealand for two shows later this year. "In the autumn in New Zealand, Australia, Singapore and Japan I will be alone on stage trying a new kind of solo show thing playing versions of songs from my recent and not so recent past," the English singer said today on social media.
Kiwis wait for hours to try NZ's first Popeyes chicken restaurant

Apr 29, 2024 | 1news.co.nz | River Lin

Kiwi fried chicken lovers stood in line for hours – including some overnight – as they waited with anticipation for New Zealand's first Popeyes to open its doors this morning. 1News digital reporter River Lin joined the throng to check it out. A line of people snaked around the building as the American fried chicken joint opened to the fanfare of a brass band in the Auckland suburb of Takanini at 10am.
Kiwis wait for hours to try NZ's first Popeyes chicken restaurant

Apr 29, 2024 | 1news.co.nz | River Lin

Kiwi fried chicken lovers stood in line for hours – including some overnight – as they waited with anticipation for New Zealand's first Popeyes to open its doors this morning. 1News digital reporter River Lin joined the throng to check it out. A line of people snaked around the building as the American fried chicken joint opened to the fanfare of a brass band in the Auckland suburb of Takanini at 10am.
Disability advocates call for enforceable standards in tourism

Jan 23, 2024 | 1news.co.nz | River Lin

Disability rights activists are calling for enforceable standards to make tourism attractions more accessible to people with disabilities. Juliana Carvalho is the lead campaigner for Access Matters Aotearoa. Carvalho was left paralysed from the waist down after an attack on her nervous system caused by Lupus when in Brazil aged 19. In the years since, Carvalho has continued to thrive, having worked as a television presenter and written an autobiography to rave reviews in her native Brazil.
2023 in Review: The top five films that drew people back to cinemas

Dec 22, 2023 | 1news.co.nz | River Lin

As 2023 draws to a close, 1News looks back at the movies that had us flocking to movie theatres – braving through 20 agonising minutes of ads while praying our popcorn doesn't run out halfway through – to witness the spectacle on the silver screen. Here's the top five films of 2023 which attracted people back to the cinema:BarbieA fun romp full of heart, Barbie follows stereotypical Barbie as she ventures into the human world after suffering an existential crisis.
Female Dilworth teacher struck off after having sex with students

Nov 22, 2023 | 1news.co.nz | River Lin

A female teacher at Auckland's Dilworth School has been struck off the teacher’s register, after her sexual relationships with two students three decades ago came to light. The discovery was made in 2020 after police began investigating historical sexual abuse at the school. It’s alleged Julia Brown, who began teaching at the school in 1995, when she was in her late 30s, had a sexual relationship with a former Form Seven (Year 13) student.
'Suspicious' fire damages historic Huntly railway station

May 31, 2023 | 1news.co.nz | River Lin
Local artist honours fallen Muriwai firefighters with sand mural

Feb 26, 2023 | 1news.co.nz | River Lin