The fact Dunedin(and Southland) got a show to themselves is remarkable now they only have one reporter (maybe 1.5) in the Dunners newsroom.
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I don’t think there’s even a functioning studio/news bureau live shot location anymore.
It is a pity, technology makes it possible but without a public service charter there’s no incentive for TVNZ to make the effort.
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The day they’re forced to scramble when there’s a big news event will be the day they regret it. Some of NZ’a biggest stories in the last 30 years have come from that part of the world, the Bain murders, Aramoana etc.
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Speaking of John Hawkesby… this is kinda funny…
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No doubt both networks have LiveUs based in the region but all it will take is an event that brings down the cellular network for the weakness in that strategy to be revealed.
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2010 Canterbury earthquakes are a case in point, especially paired with Pike river over the alps.
Should also point out, in times like these a lot of resource sharing takes place. CTV’s signal was back up after a day or two (scrolling information, rather than moving pictures) and Port FM in Ashburton also offered to host MediaWorks in the 2011 CHCH Quake (they declined, preferring to stay in the centre of the action).
The plus side of these sort of disasters, is that it reminds the Auckland-centric media that the rest of the country exists too. Stories noticeably became less skewed for the two years that followed (unfortunately this trend appears to have faded). If you don’t believe me, listen to how many Auckland suburbs get mentioned in the next bulletin you see, compared to how many times you hear the phrase “in the South Island.”
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I know it’s an old debate, but more than 1/3 of the NZ population live in the greater Auckland region so it’s not really surprising that the city dominates the news.
That’s not to say there shouldn’t be more coverage of other areas, particularly in their own towns and some facilities and services could be decentralized. But in terms of efficient use of resources etc you can see where the media companies and coming from.
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Interesting choice. Wonder if she will continue with 1 News Tonight.
Can’t help but feel that if Greg Boyed (RIP) is still with us he might’ve taken over Peter Williams, but I’m digressing here.
My understanding and this is very much second hand, is he would not have.
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Her appointment was very much expected and deserved. Melissa has worked her way up to become versatile in presenting all bulletins.
I don’t think that will happen. Anna Burns-Francis and Marama T-Pole - who we have seen presenting Tonight with Melissa since Greg’s passing - have the ability to job share, so as to retain their other roles.
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I would suggest John Campbell.
Maybe Daniel Faitaua too, but they do need to build their male depth.
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Q&A moving to 9:30 Mondays next year.
Peter Williams has concluded his career at TVNZ after nearly 40 years at the broadcaster. A very fitting send off led by Wendy and Simon.
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Williams doing the famous walk out of the studio. A broadcaster with true class.
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Yep - the guard of honour is richly deserved for Peter’s distinguished career
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Oh God 
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Genius. 
If I was doing 1 News’ social media, I’d respond by quoting him thanking the audience for making 1 News “the most watched programme on NZ television every day”.
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