3 News
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3 News is the television, internet and radio news service of New Zealand
's TV3
. Its flagship bulletin, which airs every evening at 6:00pm, is anchored by Hilary Barry
and Mike McRoberts
. Carolyn Robinson and Simon Shepherd are weekend and substitute anchors. Rachel Smalley anchors Firstline, weekdays from 6:00-8:30am, with Jeff McTainsh anchoring the 3 News @ 12 bulletin weekdays at 12:00pm. Sacha McNeil
anchors the evening updates and Nightline bulletin from approximately 10:30pm weeknights.
As the news brand of MediaWorks
, 3 News produces bulletins broadcast live on TV3
and an hour later on 3+1
, produces video, audio and article news for 3news.co.nz, and reports news for RadioLive news bulletins.
Michael Wilson presents ASB Business news segment at approximately 12:15pm. Backup anchors include Ali Ikram and Tony Field
.
began broadcasting. The original bulletin was presented by former BCNZ
and TVNZ anchor Phillip Sherry, joined by sportscaster Greg Clark
and weathercaster Belinda Todd. In that bulletin Marty McNara reported on the sentencing of murderer Charles Coulam, Mark Jennings reported on an alleged stabbing of a motorcyclist in Timaru
and Stephen Christensen reported on a lack of funding for education and interviewed Education Minister Phil Goff
. After a commercial break, Ian Wishart
reported on law changes allowing traffic officers to enter private property and challenged drivers who were trying to evade traffic officers, Max Hayden reported on the 1989 Indian Election and Steve Barne reported on political changes in Communist Czechoslovakia
. In sport, Greg Clark
reported on the victory of New Zealand horse Horlocks in the 1989 Japan Cup
, 1990 Commonwealth Games
sprinter Peter O'Donoghue
was interviewed by Steven Stuart and Clint Brown
previewed upcoming summer tennis. The final report, by Janet McIntyre, described TV3's launch party and the network's first day of operation. The sports segment was produced by Tony Ciprian.
During the nine years that the bulletin was known as 3 National News it had three different hosts. Original anchor Phillip Sherry was replaced by Joanna Paul in 1990; Paul had previously been the anchor of the launch news update and weekend bulletins. When Paul opted not to renew her contract with the network, TV3
hired former TVNZ newsreader and It's in the Bag
game show host, John Hawkesby
.
In 1998, TV3
revamped its presentation, shortening the show's name to 3 News and adding another presenter. They initially planned for Hawkesby and ex-TVNZ journalist Carol Hirschfeld
to co-host. The planned Hawkesby-Hirschfeld team never eventuated, with John Campbell
taking the male anchor role when Hawkesby walked out of TV3
to host One News. TV3
later sued TVNZ for "interfering with the relationship" between Hawkesby and TV3
. The two parties settled out of court at the end of 2000 for an undisclosed amount.
In 2005, Hirschfeld and Campbell left their anchor positions to collaborate on current affairs show Campbell Live
. They were replaced by Hilary Barry
and Mike McRoberts
. In the same year, TV3's parent company Mediaworks New Zealand launched Radio Live
, which simulcasts so as to reach commuters still driving home from work, especially in the Auckland
market.
A new 3 News studio set began use in September 2008, to coincide with a new presentation package.
Simon Shepherd and Carolyn Robinson host the weekend news at 6 pm and are also back up hosts for Hilary Barry and Mike McRoberts. Other back up anchors on behalf of Robinson and Shepherd have included Samantha Hayes, Lachlan Forsyth, Sacha McNeil
, Ingrid Hipkiss, Emma Jolliff and Hamish Clark. Alistair Wilkinson, who previously fronted the weekend news with Robinson, departed 3 News for Sky News New Zealand in July 2011.
.
is a half-hour long New Zealand current affairs programme weeknights at 7:00pm, (following 3 News) on TV3 and is hosted by New Zealand television personality, John Campbell
. Backup hosts include Lachlan Forsyth, Carolyn Robinson and Rachel Smalley.
is the name of a television newsmagazine show broadcast in New Zealand on TV3 every Sunday evening at 7:30pm. The show is presented by 3 News anchor Mike McRoberts.
New Zealand
New Zealand is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses and numerous smaller islands. The country is situated some east of Australia across the Tasman Sea, and roughly south of the Pacific island nations of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga...
's TV3
TV3 (New Zealand)
TV3 is a New Zealand commercial television network, owned by MediaWorks New Zealand. Launched on 26 November 1989, the first private television network in New Zealand...
. Its flagship bulletin, which airs every evening at 6:00pm, is anchored by Hilary Barry
Hilary Barry
Hilary Barry is a TV3 personality in New Zealand who currently presents the 6 pm 3 News with Mike McRoberts.-Education:Barry completed a BA in Linguistics and a Certificate of Journalism....
and Mike McRoberts
Mike McRoberts
Mike McRoberts is a television and radio journalist.-Education:McRoberts attended Hillmorton High in Christchurch. He completed a journalism diploma from the Christchurch Broadcasting School in 1986.-Career:...
. Carolyn Robinson and Simon Shepherd are weekend and substitute anchors. Rachel Smalley anchors Firstline, weekdays from 6:00-8:30am, with Jeff McTainsh anchoring the 3 News @ 12 bulletin weekdays at 12:00pm. Sacha McNeil
Sacha McNeil
Sacha McNeil is a New Zealand television news presenter, who currently appears in TV3 program NightlineShe has been a TV reporter and presenter since 1999, including appearing in One News, Breakfast and Tonight shows, before joining the TV3 News and Sunrise teams in August 2007, where she worked...
anchors the evening updates and Nightline bulletin from approximately 10:30pm weeknights.
As the news brand of MediaWorks
MediaWorks
MediaWorks may refer to:* MediaWorks New Zealand, runs two television channels and many radio stations across New Zealand* MediaWorks , a Japanese book and magazine publisher, child company of Kadokawa Shoten...
, 3 News produces bulletins broadcast live on TV3
TV3 (New Zealand)
TV3 is a New Zealand commercial television network, owned by MediaWorks New Zealand. Launched on 26 November 1989, the first private television network in New Zealand...
and an hour later on 3+1
3+1
"3+1" is the third single from German industrial metal group Oomph! from the album Sperm. Although not the title of any Oomph! song from the album, the title refers to the first three singles being from the album and the fourth being a bonus track....
, produces video, audio and article news for 3news.co.nz, and reports news for RadioLive news bulletins.
Firstline
Firstline is broadcast live on TV3, weekdays between 6:00am and 8.30am. It is anchored by Rachel Smalley with Sam Ackerman as sports anchor. The show began on Monday 7 March 2011, off the back of ongoing Christchurch earthquake coverage.3 News at 12
3 News @ 12 is a half hour version of 3 News broadcast live on TV3 weekdays at 12:00pm. The show is currently anchored by Jeff McTainsh. Backup anchors include Emma Jolliff, Elizabeth Puranam, and Ingrid Hipkiss.Michael Wilson presents ASB Business news segment at approximately 12:15pm. Backup anchors include Ali Ikram and Tony Field
Tony Field
Tony Field is an English former professional footballer who played as a striker. Active in both England and the United States between 1963 and 1981, Field made nearly 500 career League appearances, scoring over 150 goals.-Career:...
.
3 News
The flagship 6:00pm bulletin of 3 News was originally known as 3 National News and first went on air in November 1989 when TV3TV3 (New Zealand)
TV3 is a New Zealand commercial television network, owned by MediaWorks New Zealand. Launched on 26 November 1989, the first private television network in New Zealand...
began broadcasting. The original bulletin was presented by former BCNZ
New Zealand Broadcasting Corporation
The New Zealand Broadcasting Corporation was established by the New Zealand government in 1962. It was dissolved on 1 April 1975, and replaced by three separate organisations: Radio New Zealand, Television One, and Television Two, later known as South Pacific Television....
and TVNZ anchor Phillip Sherry, joined by sportscaster Greg Clark
Greg Clark
Rt. Hon. Gregory David Clark is a British Conservative Party politician who has been the Member of Parliament for Tunbridge Wells since 2005. Clark is currently a Minister of State in the Department for Communities and Local Government, with responsibility for overseeing decentralisation, a key...
and weathercaster Belinda Todd. In that bulletin Marty McNara reported on the sentencing of murderer Charles Coulam, Mark Jennings reported on an alleged stabbing of a motorcyclist in Timaru
Timaru
TimaruUrban AreaPopulation:27,200Extent:Former Timaru City CouncilTerritorial AuthorityName:Timaru District CouncilPopulation:42,867 Land area:2,736.54 km² Mayor:Janie AnnearWebsite:...
and Stephen Christensen reported on a lack of funding for education and interviewed Education Minister Phil Goff
Phil Goff
Philip Bruce Goff is the current Leader of the Opposition and the Leader of the New Zealand Labour Party. During the Fifth Labour Government, he served in a number of ministerial portfolios, including Minister of Defence of New Zealand, Minister of Corrections, Minister of Foreign Affairs and...
. After a commercial break, Ian Wishart
Ian Wishart
Ian Wishart is a New Zealand journalist, author, an opponent to the hypothesis of anthropogenic climate change, and the editor of Investigate magazine...
reported on law changes allowing traffic officers to enter private property and challenged drivers who were trying to evade traffic officers, Max Hayden reported on the 1989 Indian Election and Steve Barne reported on political changes in Communist Czechoslovakia
Czechoslovakia
Czechoslovakia or Czecho-Slovakia was a sovereign state in Central Europe which existed from October 1918, when it declared its independence from the Austro-Hungarian Empire, until 1992...
. In sport, Greg Clark
Greg Clark
Rt. Hon. Gregory David Clark is a British Conservative Party politician who has been the Member of Parliament for Tunbridge Wells since 2005. Clark is currently a Minister of State in the Department for Communities and Local Government, with responsibility for overseeing decentralisation, a key...
reported on the victory of New Zealand horse Horlocks in the 1989 Japan Cup
Japan Cup
The is the most prestigious horse race run in Japan. It is contested at the end of November at Tokyo Racecourse in Fuchu, Tokyo at a distance of 2400 meters over the grass. With a purse of ¥476 million , the Japan Cup is one of the richest races in the world.The Japan Cup is an invitational event...
, 1990 Commonwealth Games
1990 Commonwealth Games
The 1990 Commonwealth Games were held in Auckland, New Zealand from 24 January-3 February 1990. It was the 14th Commonwealth Games, and part of New Zealand's 1990 sesquicentennial celebrations. Participants competed in ten sports: athletics, aquatics, badminton, boxing, cycling, gymnastics, judo,...
sprinter Peter O'Donoghue
Peter O'Donoghue
Michael Peter Desmond O'Donoghue is the current Bluemantle Pursuivant of Arms in Ordinary at the College of Arms in London.He was appointed to the office on 17 January 2005, on successful completion of a period of probation...
was interviewed by Steven Stuart and Clint Brown
Clint Brown
Clint Brown is a former sports presenter for the TV3 in New Zealand. Considered one of the country's most talented sports broadcasters , Brown was with TV3 for 18 years, reporting and presenting.-Controversy and Resignation:...
previewed upcoming summer tennis. The final report, by Janet McIntyre, described TV3's launch party and the network's first day of operation. The sports segment was produced by Tony Ciprian.
During the nine years that the bulletin was known as 3 National News it had three different hosts. Original anchor Phillip Sherry was replaced by Joanna Paul in 1990; Paul had previously been the anchor of the launch news update and weekend bulletins. When Paul opted not to renew her contract with the network, TV3
TV3 (New Zealand)
TV3 is a New Zealand commercial television network, owned by MediaWorks New Zealand. Launched on 26 November 1989, the first private television network in New Zealand...
hired former TVNZ newsreader and It's in the Bag
It's in the Bag
"It's in the Bag" can refer to:* It's in the Bag, a pricing game played on the American television show The Price Is Right* It's in the Bag , the long-running New Zealand game show* L'affaire est dans le sac, a 1932 French film...
game show host, John Hawkesby
John Hawkesby
John Langley Hawkesby, MNZM is a former news presenter for ONE News and 3 News in New Zealand.J Hawkesby attended Auckland Grammar School in 1964. His started his broadcasting career in 1972 when he researched and presented Radio New Zealand's "Reflecting On" programme. This programme achieved six...
.
In 1998, TV3
TV3 (New Zealand)
TV3 is a New Zealand commercial television network, owned by MediaWorks New Zealand. Launched on 26 November 1989, the first private television network in New Zealand...
revamped its presentation, shortening the show's name to 3 News and adding another presenter. They initially planned for Hawkesby and ex-TVNZ journalist Carol Hirschfeld
Carol Hirschfeld
Carol Hirschfeld is a New Zealand broadcaster. She is best known for her role as a TV3 Newsreader alongside John Campbell from 1998 until 2005.-Career:Hirschfeld started her career after going to journalism school in Auckland...
to co-host. The planned Hawkesby-Hirschfeld team never eventuated, with John Campbell
John Campbell (broadcaster)
John Campbell is the presenter of Campbell Live, a primetime 7.00pm current affairs programme on TV3 in New Zealand.-Early career:...
taking the male anchor role when Hawkesby walked out of TV3
TV3 (New Zealand)
TV3 is a New Zealand commercial television network, owned by MediaWorks New Zealand. Launched on 26 November 1989, the first private television network in New Zealand...
to host One News. TV3
TV3 (New Zealand)
TV3 is a New Zealand commercial television network, owned by MediaWorks New Zealand. Launched on 26 November 1989, the first private television network in New Zealand...
later sued TVNZ for "interfering with the relationship" between Hawkesby and TV3
TV3 (New Zealand)
TV3 is a New Zealand commercial television network, owned by MediaWorks New Zealand. Launched on 26 November 1989, the first private television network in New Zealand...
. The two parties settled out of court at the end of 2000 for an undisclosed amount.
In 2005, Hirschfeld and Campbell left their anchor positions to collaborate on current affairs show Campbell Live
Campbell Live
Campbell Live is a half-hour long New Zealand current affairs programme weeknights at 7.00pm, on TV3 and is hosted by New Zealand television personality, John Campbell...
. They were replaced by Hilary Barry
Hilary Barry
Hilary Barry is a TV3 personality in New Zealand who currently presents the 6 pm 3 News with Mike McRoberts.-Education:Barry completed a BA in Linguistics and a Certificate of Journalism....
and Mike McRoberts
Mike McRoberts
Mike McRoberts is a television and radio journalist.-Education:McRoberts attended Hillmorton High in Christchurch. He completed a journalism diploma from the Christchurch Broadcasting School in 1986.-Career:...
. In the same year, TV3's parent company Mediaworks New Zealand launched Radio Live
Radio Live
Radio Live and Radio Live Sport are nationwide Auckland-based New Zealand talkback, news and sports radio networks owned and operated by MediaWorks New Zealand...
, which simulcasts so as to reach commuters still driving home from work, especially in the Auckland
Auckland
The Auckland metropolitan area , in the North Island of New Zealand, is the largest and most populous urban area in the country with residents, percent of the country's population. Auckland also has the largest Polynesian population of any city in the world...
market.
A new 3 News studio set began use in September 2008, to coincide with a new presentation package.
Simon Shepherd and Carolyn Robinson host the weekend news at 6 pm and are also back up hosts for Hilary Barry and Mike McRoberts. Other back up anchors on behalf of Robinson and Shepherd have included Samantha Hayes, Lachlan Forsyth, Sacha McNeil
Sacha McNeil
Sacha McNeil is a New Zealand television news presenter, who currently appears in TV3 program NightlineShe has been a TV reporter and presenter since 1999, including appearing in One News, Breakfast and Tonight shows, before joining the TV3 News and Sunrise teams in August 2007, where she worked...
, Ingrid Hipkiss, Emma Jolliff and Hamish Clark. Alistair Wilkinson, who previously fronted the weekend news with Robinson, departed 3 News for Sky News New Zealand in July 2011.
Nightline
Nightline is the late night edition of 3 News, broadcast live on TV3 at approximately 10:30pm anchored by Sacha McNeilSacha McNeil
Sacha McNeil is a New Zealand television news presenter, who currently appears in TV3 program NightlineShe has been a TV reporter and presenter since 1999, including appearing in One News, Breakfast and Tonight shows, before joining the TV3 News and Sunrise teams in August 2007, where she worked...
.
Campbell Live
Campbell LiveCampbell Live
Campbell Live is a half-hour long New Zealand current affairs programme weeknights at 7.00pm, on TV3 and is hosted by New Zealand television personality, John Campbell...
is a half-hour long New Zealand current affairs programme weeknights at 7:00pm, (following 3 News) on TV3 and is hosted by New Zealand television personality, John Campbell
John Campbell
- British political figures :* John Campbell, 1st Earl of Loudoun , Lord Chancellor of Scotland, President of the Privy Council* John Campbell, 2nd Duke of Argyll , Scottish soldier, Lord Steward, Lord Lieutenant of Surrey...
. Backup hosts include Lachlan Forsyth, Carolyn Robinson and Rachel Smalley.
60 Minutes
60 Minutes60 Minutes
60 Minutes is an American television news magazine, which has run on CBS since 1968. The program was created by producer Don Hewitt who set it apart by using a unique style of reporter-centered investigation....
is the name of a television newsmagazine show broadcast in New Zealand on TV3 every Sunday evening at 7:30pm. The show is presented by 3 News anchor Mike McRoberts.
Sports Tonight
Sports Tonight is a New Zealand sports information programme, broadcast live on TV3 weeknights following Nightline. Sports Tonight is hosted by 3 News sports journalist Howard Dobson.Anchors, Journalists and Producers
| Name | Show | Role | Bureau |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Ackerman | Firstline | Sports Anchor & Reporter | Auckland |
| Hilary Barry Hilary Barry Hilary Barry is a TV3 personality in New Zealand who currently presents the 6 pm 3 News with Mike McRoberts.-Education:Barry completed a BA in Linguistics and a Certificate of Journalism.... |
3 News | Weeknight Anchor | Auckland |
| Huw Beynon | 3 News | Sports Reporter | Auckland |
| Emma Brannam | 3 News | Reporter & Backup Weather Presenter | Auckland |
| Mike Brockie | 3 News | Producer | Auckland |
| John Campbell John Campbell (broadcaster) John Campbell is the presenter of Campbell Live, a primetime 7.00pm current affairs programme on TV3 in New Zealand.-Early career:... |
Campbell Live | Anchor | Auckland |
| Kim Chisnall | 3 News | Reporter | Auckland |
| Hamish Clark | 3 News | Reporter/Backup Anchor | Christchurch |
| Tristram Clayton | Campbell Live | Reporter | Auckland |
| Kim Choe | 3 News | Reporter | Auckland |
| Juanita Copeland | 3 News | Reporter | Christchurch |
| Debbie Cronshaw | Sports Tonight | Reporter | Auckland |
| Melissa Davies | 3 News | Europe Correspondent | London |
| David Di Somma | 3 News | Sports Reporter | Christchurch |
| Howard Dobson | Sports Tonight | Anchor | Auckland |
| David Farrier | 3 News | Reporter | Auckland |
| Tony Field | 3 News | Reporter | Auckland |
| Mihingarangi Forbes | Campbell Live | Reporter | Auckland |
| Lachlan Forsyth | 3 News/Campbell Live | Reporter & Backup Anchor | Auckland |
| Laura Frykberg | 3 News | Reporter | Wellington |
| Duncan Garner Duncan Garner Duncan Garner is a New Zealand television journalist, the 3 News political editor in Wellington.Garner attended Westlake Boys High School, and the Auckland University of Technology. Starting as a reporter for Television New Zealand in 1995, he worked on the current affairs show Holmes from 2000... |
3 News | Political Editor | Wellington |
| Amanda Gillies | 3 News | Reporter | Auckland |
| Angus Gillies | 3 News | Producer | Auckland |
| Dave Goosselink | 3 News | Reporter | Dunedin |
| Andrew Gourdie | 3 News/Sports Tonight | Sports Reporter | Auckland |
| Patrick Gower | 3 News | Political Reporter | Wellington |
| Mark Graham | 3 News | Sports Producer | Auckland |
| Mike Hall | 3 News | Weeknight Weather Presenter | Auckland |
| Jeff Hampton | 3 News | Reporter | Christchurch |
| Rachel Hart | 3 News | Reporter | Auckland |
| Greg Hay | Nightline | Nightline Producer | Auckland |
| Samantha Hayes | 3 News | Australia Correspondent | Sydney |
| Josh Heslop | 3 News | Weekend Weather Presenter | Auckland |
| Ingrid Hipkiss | 3 News | Reporter/Producer | Auckland |
| Ali Ikram | Nightline | Entertainment Reporter | Auckland |
| Annabelle Jackman | 3 News | Reporter | Dunedin |
| Emma Jolliff | 3 News | Reporter | Wellington |
| Jim Kayes | 3 News | Sports Reporter | Auckland |
| Emma Keeling | Campbell Live | Reporter | Auckland |
| Richard Langston | Campbell Live | Reporter | Auckland |
| Jane Luscombe | 3 News | Reporter | Auckland |
| Hamish McKay Hamish McKay Hamish McKay is a New Zealand television presenter. He is the lead sportscaster, rugby editor and sports journalist for 3 News, presenting the sports news on the weekday 6pm bulletins. He is a sports presenter and commentator for sports coverage on TV3.... |
3 News | Sports Anchor/Rugby Editor | Auckland |
| Ross McNaughton | Sports Tonight | Reporter | Auckland |
| Sacha McNeil Sacha McNeil Sacha McNeil is a New Zealand television news presenter, who currently appears in TV3 program NightlineShe has been a TV reporter and presenter since 1999, including appearing in One News, Breakfast and Tonight shows, before joining the TV3 News and Sunrise teams in August 2007, where she worked... |
Nightline/3 News | Anchor & Backup Anchor | Auckland |
| Mike McRoberts Mike McRoberts Mike McRoberts is a television and radio journalist.-Education:McRoberts attended Hillmorton High in Christchurch. He completed a journalism diploma from the Christchurch Broadcasting School in 1986.-Career:... |
3 News | Weeknight Anchor | Auckland |
| Jeff McTainsh | 3 News @ 12 | Anchor | Auckland |
| Paul Mayow | 3 News | Foreign Producer | Auckland |
| Michael Morrah | 3 News | Reporter | Auckland |
| Rachel Morton | 3 News | Reporter | Wellington |
| Tova O'Brien | 3 News | Reporter | Wellington |
| Whena Owen | Campbell Live | Reporter | Wellington |
| Elizabeth Puranam | Nightline | Reporter | Auckland |
| Dan Parker | 3 News | Reporter | Wellington |
| Kloe Palmer | 3 News | Reporter | Christchurch |
| Michelle Pickles | 3 News | Weekend Sports Anchor | Auckland |
| Jesse Peach | Nightline | Entertainment Reporter | Auckland |
| Adam Ray | 3 News | Reporter | Auckland |
| Tony Reid | 3 News | Reporter | Auckland |
| Carolyn Robinson | 3 News | Weekend Anchor | Auckland |
| Kate Rodger | 3 News | Entertainment Reporter | Auckland |
| Brooke Sabin | 3 News | Reporter | Auckland |
| Simon Shepherd | 3 News | Weekend Anchor | Auckland |
| Rachel Smalley | Firstline | Anchor | Auckland |
| Shaun Summerfield | 3 News | Motor Sport Reporter | Auckland |
| Charlotte Shipman | 3 News | Reporter | Wellington |
| Janika Ter Ellen | 3 News | Reporter | Wellington |
| Rachel Tiffen | 3 News | Reporter | Wellington |
| Natasha Utting | Campbell Live | Reporter | Christchurch |
| Michael Wilson | Business | Business Reporter | Auckland |
| Rebecca Wright | 3 News | Political Reporter | Wellington |