It's important for our presenters to look professional and approachable and not like cookie-cutter talking-heads.". Kurt Bayer is a Senior Multimedia Journalist for New Zealand's Herald based in Christchurch, covering the South Island and stories of national interest. READ MORE: * TVNZ confirms Wendy Petrie out, Simon Dallow staying at 1 News * Simon Dallow is safe at TVNZ, Wendy Petrie 'upset' over ousting * TVNZ's Wendy Petrie set to lose 6pm anchor spot * 1 News' Wendy Petrie celebrates 50 years of TVNZ news. She was originally a presenter on now-defunct Sunrise followed by Nightline and Frontline, and the midday bulletin. Here, five of TVNZ's best-known personalities recall the stories that have stood out through the years. Goodwin was also presenting during the contentious 1981 Springbok tour. We have 20 or 30 seconds to deliver a story or introduction that captures people, she added, We are responsible for saying, Hey, listen up, this is really important. 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Damien Venuto, Herald journalist "Her voice still carries some credibility after three decades on New Zealand television and radio." . Anna Leask, specialist in crime and justice reporting for New Zealands Herald, has covered some of New Zealands biggest events, incidents, tragedies and disasters. About TVNZ Website: http://tvnz.co.nz/ Industries: Digital Media Number of Employees: 501 - 1,000 "About This Company" data & logos provided by Years of Experience Early Career 22.7 % Mid. He was just a really kind man and he loved his kids and his family.". Petrie would continue to appear on the broadcasters news and current affairs shows in a support presenter capacity. For the last few years McNeil has been a roving presenter filling in across Newhubs programmes. "The second explosion happened while we were on air on the Wednesday evening and our live bulletin was an unfolding story, with scripts changing constantly as we knew on that night that there was no hope for the 29 men. Tamsyn Parker, Personal Finance Editor for New Zealands Herald, is a firm believer in news that you can use to get your finances in better shape for now and into the future. Boyed's death was a huge shock and a "real upset", McRoberts said. Boyed grew up in Te Puke and started his journalism and broadcasting career in radio in Tauranga in 1991, quickly rising through the ranks and eventually moving to IRN in Wellington and then Auckland. Joanna Wane is a senior writer at Canvas - the Weekend Heralds lift-out lifestyle magazine. Will miss you my friend. With a lifelong passion for sport, Multimedia Journalist Kris Shannon has settled into a role covering cricket, rugby, and Olympic sports for New Zealand's Herald. TVNZ head of news and current affairs John Gillespie said the news had come as a huge shock to staff at the state broadcaster. If its an emergency and you feel like someone else is at risk, call 111. "Greg was a prominent figure in our newsroom for the last 25 years. Paul Yurisich says, Kamahl will add another dimension to our top-class Breakfast team. "I was, on reflection, a bit sad I didn't quite see out 40 years there," he said. Barbara has them.". Cyclone Gabrielle has caused devastating damage to regions around the North Island. Anne Gibson, Property Editor for New Zealand's Herald, has been writing about real estate since 1985 and is a skilled and knowledgeable journalist with deep insights into property as well as other businesses. Photos / Hayden Woodward, Samoa Rugby League supporters took to the streets to support their team playing Australia in the World Cup final played in Manchester 19 November 2022, The New Zealand rugby Black Ferns celebrate their world cup triumph with fans in downtown Auckland. Myjanne Jensen, Editor of the Northland Age, loves hearing the stories of people from all walks of life and feels it is a privilege to be able to share their experiences with the world. To keep costs down, TVNZ also used samples when it could. I cant wait to join the Seven Sharp team, its a show full of humour and heart and I look forward to getting stuck in and reporting on a mix of stories that the whole country can enjoy, McNeil said. first nation-wide television news bulletin, Dougal Stevenson looks back on 50 years of TV news, 1 News' Wendy Petrie celebrates 50 years of TVNZ news, TVNZ on Campbell: Timing of his hire a coincidence, Mystery over Joseph Ahuriri deepens after truck spotted day of disappearance, Driver in fatal accident appeals her careless driving conviction, Pilot inexperience key factor in helicopter crash that killed couple, injured children, Why we need to call time on the 10am check-out deadline, We slogged it out in the WA mines to set up our dream home in Golden Bay, Judge to businesswoman - sell your mansion to pay your $10m debt, Quiz: Morning trivia challenge: March 2, 2023, Thrift club: I save money by avoiding supermarkets, 'Future slums' coming to your neighbourhood, residents' petition warns, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle 'evicted from Frogmore Cottage'. It includes those who left the profession, retired, or died. His fascination lies in finding out what drives and inspires creative people. Over the last five decades, the presenters and reporters who bring us the news have covered any number of major events, from the funny to the surprising to the tragic. Deepest condolences to Greg Boyed's family on their tragic loss. The sudden death of the broadcaster while on a family holiday in Switzerland with his wife and young son has shocked colleagues and friends. My first ever LinkedIn post and it's to announce a change in title. Dallow will become the solo news presenter mid August. More. Former Reporter @TVNZ 1News London, England, United Kingdom 399. Petrie, who has been with TVNZ since 2003, will stay with the broadcaster as a support presenter. "If TV network news has been going for 50 years, I guess I was there for about 80 per cent of it.". He originally studied and practised law before becoming a journalist, and has hosted a number of TVNZs news and current affairs shows during his long tenure, including Q+A, the weekend edition of 1 News and now defunct programmes Newsnight and Agenda. "He was absolutely loved and adored. Im really excited to be home. "That was typical of Greg. Jamie Morton, a specialist in science and environmental reporting for New Zealand's Herald, has spent the last decade writing about everything from conservation and cosmology to climate change and COVID-19. He was also a barrister in the past. "We are all struggling to comes to terms with this," the family said. The annual Farmer's Santa Parade returned to central Auckland after a year off for the Pandemic and the rain wasn't enough to deter Christmas fans. "I always found the election nights were always the things that really excited me," Ralston said. Not all viewers agree with the clothing choices and last year a Seven Sharp viewer called Barbara took issue with a v-neck top Barry was wearing that showed her cleavage. Simon Dallow has one of the longest tenures of any TVNZ journalist. "He's enjoyed his time on the show but he feels more at home behind the desk of Tonight. The move to her current employers commercial rival will see McNeil return to the broadcaster where she started her TV career in 1999, before she joined Three, then TV3, in 2007, working alongside fellow journalist, father Bob McNeil. He was a wonderful man and a talented broadcaster who strongly believed in the power and importance of journalism in people's lives. Cyclone Gabrielle smashes into the north island, Slips, flooding and disruption greeted Aucklanders this morning as heavy rain hits again, The top ten images chosen by New Zealand Herald judges for the 2023 Summer Holiday Photo Competition, RNZAF P-3K2 Orion aircraft flew across the North Island for a farewell tour after 57 years of service, Jacinda Ardern attends the Rtana celebrations for the last time as Prime Minister photographed by Mark Mitchell. Sunday presenter and long-time foreign correspondent Cameron Bennett is leaving TVNZ after 24 years. Santamaria also revealed more. Hon Michael Wood, Minister of Transport visited Downer in Hastings to view Bailey bridge components. Due Drop Hope Challenge participants fundraising for I Am Hope and Gumboot Friday, raising awareness for youth mental health in Aotearoa. Grunwell said she had many special memories with Boyed - she plays the saxophone and Boyed was learning the instrument. "They definitely feel a lot more individual and freer than, say, American presenters who seem to all look the same. "He looked bullet-proof but he wasn't. Video / Supplied. "It didn't allow that informality that they have with news presenting now, that more relaxed style.". Former TVNZ Breakfast host Rawdon Christie said the news was "horrific". Among the major weather events he covered, Hickey recalled the unseasonable snow dump in September 2009 that snowed out the Homer Tunnel, which connects Queenstown to Milford Sound, and gave Hickey the distinction of becoming the first reporter to cross live from the Sound, where he stood outside the blocked entrance to Homer Tunnel on what he recalls as "three or four metres of snow.". After trialling new co-hosts on-air, TVNZ announced former Breakfast reporter Alison Pugh would join Christie on the couch, becoming his third co-host in just 18 months. 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