Share Story×Share StoryFacebookTwitterBlueskyRedditEmailLinkedinWhatsappMessengerVeteran news pro Pete Export (Ra Pomare) has some tips for making a classic ‘winter hits New Zealand’ news story. The Spinoff TV, 10.45pm Fridays on THREE More Reading
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