Newshub Launches Monday 1 February
MediaWorks' multi-platform TV, radio and digital news service, Newshub will launch on Monday 1 February.
The service will provide the latest news and in-depth analysis, with a dedicated, state-of-the-art app and website and
TV and radio news bulletins across MediaWorks’ channels – as well as fuelling news content across other programmes such
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Newshub Live at 6pm will be presented by Mike McRoberts and Hilary Barry who will celebrate 11 years of presenting the news in February.
Mike McRoberts believes the integration of MediaWorks’ award-winning 3News and RadioLIVE teams will be important.
“Journalism is all about communities, and with our integration our ‘community’ has just got a lot wider. I’m hoping that
will be reflected in the diversity and depth of our reporting.
“People will notice a significant difference when we have the next big breaking news event. Integration means we can
throw our full resources into these types of stories and provide New Zealanders with the news and information often so
vital to the affected communities.”
Newsworthy will be rebranded Newshub Late. Sam Hayes will now anchor the programme without David Farrier, who is leaving MediaWorks to further his interest in
making documentaries. David has a documentary screening at the Sundance festival shortly. Newshub Midday will be presented by Jeff McTainsh.
The weekend television news will be presented by Melissa Davies and Tom McRae, who are both returning from their
overseas posts.
They replace Carolyn Robinson and Simon Shepherd. Simon will continue to present and report for Newshub and Carolyn is
looking forward to having her weekends back and spending them with family.
“I want to thank Caro for her professionalism and dedication. She is without doubt one of the most polished presenters
New Zealand has produced. Carolyn always combines precision and authority with warmth, something only the best anchors
are able to do. We will miss her a lot,” says Group Head of News, Mark Jennings.
Operating 24/7, Newshub will provide audiences across all platforms with stories and information relevant to them, with
a strong emphasis on digital, servicing web, mobile devices and social media.
“Newshub combines the power of our radio, TV and digital newsrooms and is focused on providing tailored content to all
platforms. Specialist teams will work on breaking stories in the areas of most interest to New Zealanders. We won’t just
be telling you what is happening, but why it is happening,” says Mark Jennings.
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