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Breanna Barraclough

Breanna Barraclough

Breanna is Newshub's deputy social media manager, based in Auckland. She joined the digital team in 2015 and has a keen focus on environmental and science stories, with a tendency to call dibs on Antarctic stories in particular, while also dabbling in entertainment and gaming content. At the end of 2017 she travelled to Antarctica for Newshub On Ice, spending two weeks on the ice, and vows to return someday. Breanna adopted an incredibly energetic kitten at the end of 2018 who loves to visit the Newshub newsroom, and became the face of the Pets of Newshub campaign.

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Antarctica NZ's acting environmental manager Rebecca Roper-Gee shares how you can live like a researcher. Feature
Four simple lessons you can learn from Antarctica about sustainability
Breanna Barraclough
From the most remote family to the most remote job
It's not easy to replace an historic roof in Antarctica.
Battling blizzard conditions to restore Hillary's hut
Breanna Barraclough
'Blades on Ice' as Malone chills in Antarctica
Breanna Barraclough
Massive MPA comes into force off Antarctica
Image: An Antarctic 'pyramid'.
Conspiracy Corner: What's really going on in Antarctica?
Breanna Barraclough
Former chef to the stars keeping Scott Base full and happy
First group of women to visit the South Pole
Pioneering Antarctic women honoured at Scott Base
Antarctica's mystery and majesty is drawing more tourists than ever seen before.
Antarctic tourism booming, but at a cost
Breanna Barraclough
What it's like to camp in Antarctica
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Thelma and Louise have been together for eight years. Thelma laid an egg in early December.
Gay penguin couple prepare for special Christmas bundle of joy
Video: What it takes to camp in Antarctica. Long Read
How Kiwis are surviving an Antarctic winter
Breanna Barraclough
Did an earthquake cause an Antarctic ice shelf to crack?
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Mystery of Antarctic sea ice investigated by science and art
Breanna Barraclough
Whale stranding: Busting the myths
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Young dolphin struggles to escape Taiji hunt
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Tiny team, big dream behind TEDxScottBase
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Kiwi wrangles sharks with renowned explorer Mike Horn

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In Depth A pile of firearms.

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Manu Vatuvei choreographs final dramatic dance on DWTS NZ
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Julz Tocker and Camilla Sacre-Dallerup perform to Taylor Swift's 'Shake It Off'.

DWTS NZ's judges show off their stuff with high-intensity jive
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New Pokémon game is played by sleeping
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Pike River timeline: From the first explosion to the re-entry
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Social media sensation Grumpy Cat dies
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It's not funny to pretend to 'come out' online
Feature King penguin Loaf.

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Southern Lakes chief executive Sir Richard Hayes spoke to The AM Show.

Crashed helicopter crew had 'zero' chance of survival - legendary pilot
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Glen Osborne sambas his way to the top on DWTS
COLOMBO, SRI LANKA - APRIL 21: An inside view of the St. Anthony's Shrine after an explosion hit St Anthony's Church in Kochchikade in Colombo, Sri Lanka on April 21, 2019. According to reports at least 129 people killed and over 200 injured in blasts during the Easter Sunday service at churches and hotels as worshippers attended Easter services. (Photo by Chamila Karunarathne/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images)

Jacinda Ardern condemns horrific Sri Lanka bombings as 'devastating'
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William Waiirua bids sunglasses goodbye for 'proper tango' on DWTS
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Explosions hit churches, hotels in Sri Lanka at Easter Sunday mass
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Jacinda Ardern's touching Easter message goes viral
A poorly edited image of a man and a woman in front of the Las Vegas sign.

Budget website lets you fake a glamorous vacation for just $30
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Declining Arctic sea ice slumps to 'uncharted territory' in worrying graph
Taylor Swift.

Taylor Swift teases potential new music with 13-day countdown
What happens to your Facebook account after you die?

Facebook won't tell you to say 'happy birthday' to dead friends anymore
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Man arrested after abusive confrontation at Christchurch mosque
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern unveiled the design at Parnell Rose Gardens on Friday.

'A privilege': Jacinda Ardern's emotional reaction to Erebus memorial design
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern unveiled the design at Parnell Rose Gardens on Friday.

'We look to the sky': Final design selected for National Erebus Memorial
Charisma the alpaca disappeared more than a year ago, leaving his blind brother all alone.

Tragic case of missing Auckland alpaca still unsolved one year on
Exclusive Watch: What's really going on in Antarctica? Newshub addresses the conspiracies.

Flat Earth cruise to Antarctica is 'blatantly false', conference founder says
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Queen Elizabeth 'deeply saddened' by horrific terror attacks in Christchurch
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Young Syrian refugees among victims of Christchurch terror attack
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Face to face with a killer: One man's close call with Christchurch shooter
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Parents' horror as children forced into lockdown during Christchurch terror attack
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Armed police secure mosques nationwide amid fears attack not isolated
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Police 'strongly urge' social media users not to share 'disturbing' video

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'Move as quickly as you can': Stressed police officers 'screaming' at people to get out
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Scientist's 1970s rejection for being a woman
Exclusive Watch: German shepherds Frieda and Levi are putting their noses to work.

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In Depth The creepy character has sparked a panicked frenzy across the world.

The truth behind Momo and the 'Momo challenge'
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Watch: First look at newest Pokémon games
Watch: Thelma and Louise are loving life with their new chick.

Watch: Loved-up gay penguin couple raise baby chick
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Cheeky penguin 'adopts' Kiwis' home as its own at Antarctic base
Opinion Watch: #HowIWillChange launches in response to #MeToo.

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