Egyptian authorities have freed Al Jazeera journalist Peter Greste, who has been in a Cairo prison for 400 days.
Australian foreign minister Julie Bishop said that Greste had arrived in Cyprus and was desperate to return to his native Australia.
Two other Al Jazeera journalists, Baher Mohamed, a producer and the Cairo bureau chief Mohamed Fahmy still remain in prison in Cairo.
Greg has had a radio career spanning over 20 years. He has worked in China, the USA, Australia and New Zealand. Greg started his career at Radio Windy in Wellington and was on the first privately-owned FM radio station in Hawkes Bay. He is also an award-winning chef.
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