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Newshub
Also known as
  • 3 National News (1989–1998)
  • 3 News (1998–2016)
Presented by
Country of originNew Zealand
Production
Production locations3 Flower Street
Eden Terrace, Auckland, New Zealand
Camera setupMulti-camera
Running time
  • 6 am: 180 minutes
  • 6 pm: 60 minutes
  • (all including advertisements)
Production companies
Original release
Network
Release26 November 1989 (1989-11-26) –
5 July 2024 (2024-07-05)
Related
ThreeNews (2024–present)

Newshub (stylised as Newshub.) is a New Zealand news service that operated from 1989 to 2024 and served as the local news division of Warner Bros. Discovery New Zealand until its closure. The division, known as 3 News until 2016, had produced news bulletins and current affairs programming for the television channel Three from its inception. It also operated a news website and on radio stations run by MediaWorks between 2016 and 2021.

The Newshub brand was launched in February 2016 as part of the division's transition to digital journalism.[1][2] MediaWorks sold Three and Newshub to US multimedia company Discovery, Inc.,[3][4][5] with the acquisition completed in December 2020.

On 28 February 2024, it was announced that Newshub would shut down on 5 July 2024.[6][7] On 10 April 2024, the closure was confirmed by Warner Bros. Discovery, with Newshub winding down on 5 July 2024.[8] Media company Stuff was commissioned to produce a new nightly bulletin, named ThreeNews.

History

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3 News

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video icon 3 National News – First Bulletin, 27 November 1989
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3 News logo that was used until 31 January 2016.

The TV3 6pm news bulletin was known as 3 News or 3 News at 6pm up until 31 January 2016. 3 News was originally known as 3 National News and first went on air on Monday 27 November 1989 when TV3 began broadcasting, which made it the first serious challenger to TVNZ.[9] For the first year of broadcast, 3 National News was a thirty-minute bulletin screening at 6:30 pm, which the same time slot as Holmes on TV1. The original bulletin was presented by former BCNZ and TVNZ anchor Philip Sherry,[10][11] joined by sportscaster Greg Clark and weathercaster Belinda Todd.[citation needed]

In 1991 TV3 extended 3 National News to a 1-hour bulletin starting at 6 pm, this occurred during the Gulf War but TV3 continued to screen a 1-hour bulletin following the war. TV3 used their 1-hour news bulletin of 3 National News as a selling point over One Network News which was still a 30-minute bulletin followed by the Holmes show, One Network News did not become a 1-hour bulletin until 1995.[9][10][11] During the nine years that the bulletin was known as 3 National News it had three different hosts. Original presenter Philip Sherry was replaced by Joanna Paul in mid-1990; Paul had previously been the presenter 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.[10][11]

During the 1990s, Canadian media conglomerate CanWest acquired ownership of TV3 and 3 National News.[9]

On 16 February 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-present. The planned Hawkesby-Hirschfeld team never eventuated, with John Campbell taking the male presenter 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.[12][13][10]

In March 2005, Hirschfeld and Campbell left their presenting positions to collaborate on current affairs show Campbell Live. They were replaced by Hilary Barry and Mike McRoberts.[10][9] The same year, 3 News won the Best News Award at the Qantas Television Awards.[citation needed] In 2005, TV3's parent company Mediaworks New Zealand launched Radio Live.[citation needed]

A standalone website launched in 2006. Before then, news items were posted to TV3's main website. When the new website started, it emphasised the use of video.[14]

In 2007, the Australian capital investment firm Ironbridge Capital acquired TV3 and established MediaWorks New Zealand, which became 3 News' parent company. A new 3 News studio set began use on 15 September 2008, this coincided with an updated graphics package using the 2005 – 2008 graphics as its base.[10][9] On 4 July 2011, 3 News revamped its presentation package starting with the early morning show of the time Firstline, to have the "floating tiles" look, which was in use up till the launch of Newshub on 1 February 2016.[citation needed]

In November 2012, 3 News won the Best News award at the 2012 New Zealand Television Awards.[citation needed]

On 27 January 2014, 3 News refreshed its split screen graphic, finance graphics and full frame graphics. At the same time, 3 News also updated their printed fake newsroom backdrop which they used while they temporarily broadcast from a green/blue screen set.[citation needed]

In 2014, MediaWorks recruited broadcaster Paul Henry to TV3 as part of its plan to replace Nightline, the channel's late-night programme. Henry later hosted TV3's new breakfast programme.[9]

In early April 2015, it was announced that 3 News' Sunday bulletin would be reduced to half an hour and would be followed by a shortened version of the network's midweek current affairs programme 3rd Degree, which was later renamed "3D".[15] The first of these shortened Sunday bulletins was broadcast on 24 May 2015.

In April 2015, MediaWorks announced a review of Campbell Live due to declining ratings. In June 2015, "Campbell Live" was replaced with a new programme called "The Story."[9]

On 19 December 2015, Studio 1 was decommissioned temporarily to prepare the studio for the launch of Newshub. During the refit of Studio 1, they broadcast from a green screen studio placed in the Paul Henry show set during the summer off-air time.[citation needed]

The last 3 News broadcast occurred on 31 January 2016 before the news brand renamed to Newshub.[citation needed] The new look Studio 1 launched on 1 February 2016 designed by Jago Design, who also designed Studio 3, which is used for Paul Henry.[citation needed]

MediaWorks

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MediaWorks launched Newshub on 1 February 2016 as a multi-platform news service to replace the former 3 News service on its television channel Three and the Radio Live news service.[1][2] Newshub was envisioned as an integrated television, online and radio newsroom.[9]

In March 2016, a Newshub journalist broke embargo and leaked sensitive information about a 25 basis point cut by the Reserve Bank to the Official Cash Rate (OCR).[16] Newshub's parent company MediaWorks conducted their own investigation on the leak, and followed up with an apology from CEO Mark Weldon (former head of the New Zealand Stock exchange), although Weldon stopped short of naming the journalist involved.[17] As a result of the loss of trust with the media, the Reserve Bank has elected to discontinue the media lockup prior to future releases of the OCR.[18] In addition, the Reserve Bank banned MediaWorks journalists from all its future press conferences.[19]

Discovery, 2020–2022

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On 7 September 2020, MediaWorks sold Newshub and its television arm to US multimedia company Discovery, Inc. At the time, Newshub was expected to continue providing bulletins to MediaWorks Radio, as well as producing the joint TV/radio programme The AM Show.[3][4][5] The acquisition of MediaWorks' television arm was finalised on 1 December 2020, with the subsidiary being rebranded as Discovery New Zealand.[20][21] Following Discovery's acquisition, Newshub re-launched its midday news bulletin, reformatted its morning show "AM" and launched an 8:00 PM news bulletin.[9]

In mid-May 2021, Newshub closed its Dunedin office as part of parent company Discovery's restructuring of its business operations in Australia and New Zealand. The Dunedin newsroom consisted of reporter Dave Goosselink and camera operator Grant Findlay. Following the closure of the Dunedin office, the network's South Island operations consist of its Christchurch–based bureau as well as freelancers.[22][23]

In early October 2021, Discovery NZ announced plans to launch a new Newshub Live at 8 pm bulletin in March 2022 on its upcoming TV channel eden.[24] Around the same time, it was announced that former owner Mediaworks would end its content supply agreement with Newshub, and establish its own radio newsroom employing over 20 news and sports journalists, editors and correspondents.[25]

Warner Bros. Discovery and closure, 2023–2024

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Following Discovery's merger with WarnerMedia to former Warner Bros. Discovery in April 2022, the new entity acquired Discovery's New Zealand assets including Newshub and Three.[26][27]

By 2023, a recession and declining advertising revenue led Newshub to implement cuts. In August 2023, Newshub discontinued its 5:30 am and 12 pm news bulletins.[9] In October 2023, Newshub ended its 7pm current affairs programme The Project, which led to the loss of 24 jobs.[28] The company later scrapped plans for a replacement current affairs show helmed by AM presenter Ryan Bridge.[9] That same month, Senior news head Sara Bristow was replaced by interim news head Richard Sutherland.[9] Newshub also instituted a "sinking lid" policy limiting new hires.[9]

On 28 February 2024, parent company Warner Bros. Discovery announced a proposal to close Newshub on 30 June that year. The head of Warner Bros. Discovery Asia-Pacific, James Gibbons, stated "We simply cannot afford to produce news in-house". The proposed closure is expected to lead to the loss of about 200 jobs including journalists, producers, editors, camera operators and associated staff.[6][7][9] Several days before the announcement, Warner Bros proposed merging the news gathering divisions of 1News and Newshub, which was rejected by TVNZ.[29][30]

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said that government intervention would be "highly unlikely".[31] ACT leader David Seymour said that the closure announcement was a "sad day for New Zealand's democracy which requires a competitive media market so that people can get a wide range of views about what's happening in their country." Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters described it as "disaster for [the] country's democracy".[31] Journalist Peter Bale said that there was a "hideous inevitability" about the closure, believing that Warner Bros "most certainly doesn't care about the news market in New Zealand".[32]

On 10 April 2024, the Newshub closure was confirmed by Warner Bros. Discovery, leading to up to 300 job losses, with Newshub airing its final bulletin and winding down on 5 July 2024.[8][33] On 10 May, the National Business Review confirmed that McRoberts would be taking up position as Te Ao Māori Editor, focusing on stories about Māori economic development in New Zealand.[34] On 13 May, The New Zealand Herald confirmed it had recruited Newshub journalist Michael Morrah into its editorial team with a focus on producing online news video content.[35]

Stuff

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On 16 April 2024, it was announced that Stuff will provide news for Three and Warner Bros. Discovery starting 6 July. Stuff will provide an hour-long bulletin at 6 pm on weekdays and will provide a 30 minute bulletin at 6 pm on weekends.[36] Stuff publisher Sinead Boucher also confirmed that Stuff would hire several former Newshub staff (less than 40–50) to produce the 6pm bulletins.[37] Newshub's website will be given to Stuff, but as of April, there have not been plans on what Stuff will do with it.[38]

On 7 May, Stuff announced that seven former Newshub journalists including Samantha Hayes, Jenna Lynch, Laura Tupou, Ollie Ritchie, Juliet Speedy, Zane Small and Heather Keats would join Stuff's 6pm news bulletin,[39] named ThreeNews,[40] and Stuff's "ecosystem of news products."[39]

Following the end of the last Newshub bulletin, the website ceased updating, with plans to migrate its archived content to Stuff.[41] The content migration was finished by December 2024.[42]

Newshub television bulletins

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Newshub Live at 6pm

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The flagship 6pm bulletin of Newshub was co-anchored by Mike McRoberts and Samantha Hayes. Newshub Live at 6pm replaced the news bulletin at the same time, previously known as 3 News at 6pm.

The final episode was aired on Friday 5 July 2024.

AM

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Main article: The AM Show

A new breakfast television show began on Tuesday 8 February 2022, with the name changing to AM. The newly reformatted AM show was presented by Ryan Bridge, Melissa Chan-Green, Bernadine Oliver-Kerby and William Waiirua. AM broadcast weekdays from 6-9am.[43]

The final episode was aired on Friday 5 July 2024.

Former news shows

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Newshub Late

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Newshub Late was the late night edition of Newshub which usually aired weeknights around 9:30pm, but could run either earlier or later depending on the evening schedule. The show was anchored by Rebecca Wright

This was Three's fourth late news programme with the original programme being Nightline between 1990 and 2013, The Paul Henry Show in 2014 and Newsworthy in 2015. On 21 March 2022, an in-programme graphics revamp took place changing its set and format similar to the 8pm bulletin.

The final episode was aired on Friday 31 May 2024.

Newshub Nation

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Newshub Nation was Three's in-depth political current affairs show focusing on the major players and forces that shape New Zealand. It launched as The Nation by veteran political reporter Richard Harman in 2010. It was rebranded as Newshub Nation in February 2018.[44] The show was later presented by Simon Shepherd and Rebecca Wright and aired on Saturdays at 9:30 am and Sundays at 10 am.[45] Former co-host Emma Jolliff died on 6 February 2020.[46]

The final episode was aired on Saturday 2 December 2023.

The Paul Henry Show

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Main article: Paul Henry (TV programme)

Paul Henry was a cross-platform, morning breakfast news programme broadcast live on TV3 and Radio Live on weekdays between 6:00am and 9:00am. It was presented by Paul Henry with Ingrid Hipkiss as news presenter, and Jim Kayes as sports presenter. The show began to air on 7 April 2015 (replacing Firstline) and retained its name after other 3 News shows were renamed to Newshub.

Story

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Main article: Story (TV programme)

Story was a 30-minute current affairs show presented by Duncan Garner and Heather du Plessis-Allan. The show aired Monday to Thursday nights at 7:00 pm, with a less formal chat / entertainment show on Friday evenings at 7 pm. Story was first launched on 10 August 2015 and replaced Campbell Live. On 16 December 2016, Story had its final show. Story's frontman, Duncan Garner, and co-host, Amanda Gillies, moved to the breakfast timeslot, for The AM Show.

The Project

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Main article: The Project (New Zealand TV programme)

The Project was a New Zealand current affairs show presented by Jesse Mulligan, Kanoa Lloyd, and Jeremy Corbett. It premiered on Three on 20 February 2017, and aired at 7 pm for half an hour.[47] The show replaced Story. Its format was taken from the Australian version, which is a ratings hit on Network 10.

In late October 2023, Warner Bros. Discovery ANZ confirmed they had commenced discussions to discontinue The Project by December 2023.[28] The final episode aired on 1 December 2023.[48]

Campbell Live

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Main article: Campbell Live

Campbell Live was a half-hour-long New Zealand current affairs programme that was broadcast on weeknights on TV3 at 7:00 pm (following 3 News) and was presented by New Zealand television personality, John Campbell. It was first broadcast on 21 March 2005 and had its last show broadcast on Friday, 29 May 2015. It was replaced with Story that screened on Monday through Thursday nights, presented by Duncan Garner and Heather du-Plessis Allan.

Nightline

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Nightline was the late night edition of 3 News broadcast, based on the American programme of the same name. It was broadcast live on TV3 at approximately 10:30 pm and was presented by Sacha McNeil. The show concluded on 20 December 2013, being replaced on 27 January 2014 with The Paul Henry Show, of which the final show aired on 19 December 2014. However an interim replacement simply named 3 News was aired for several weeks at the beginning of 2014, and again in 2015 (before Newsworthy began) and 2016 (before Newshub Late began).

Firstline

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Main article: Firstline

Firstline was a morning news programme produced by 3 News. The show was cancelled in April 2015 and was replaced by Paul Henry. It was presented by Rachel Smalley, with Sam Ackerman as the sports presenter. The show began on Monday 7 March 2011 off the back of ongoing Christchurch earthquake coverage.

Paul Henry

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Main article: The Paul Henry Show

The Paul Henry Show was a weekday late night news & entertainment programme presented by Paul Henry. The show discussed the day's news with Henry's trademark take on events and also featured Janika ter Ellen as news presenter. Airing from 27 January to 19 December 2014, the show replaced the former Nightline in the late night weekday slot.[49] It was replaced by Newsworthy.

Newsworthy

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Newsworthy was the late night edition of 3 News in 2015 and broadcast live on TV3 at around 10:30 pm. It was presented by Samantha Hayes and David Farrier. The show started on 8 June 2015 with mixed reviews, and the final show was broadcast on 18 December 2015.

Sports Tonight

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Sports Tonight was a sports information programme, broadcast live on TV3 weeknights following Nightline. Sports Tonight was presented by 3 News sports journalist Howard Dobson. The show was cancelled at the end of 2012, and its last programme aired on 21 December 2012.

60 Minutes

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60 Minutes New Zealand was the local arm of the popular television franchise 60 Minutes. It was broadcast on Sunday evenings at 7:30 pm. The programme was presented by 3 News anchor Mike McRoberts. The programme was cancelled at the end of 2012.

3D

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3D, originally named 3rd Degree, was created as a replacement for 60 Minutes. It was presented by Duncan Garner and Guyon Espiner. It was later changed to a half-hour format and renamed 3D Investigates. Presented by Duncan Garner and Samantha Hayes, it was TV3's flagship weekly current affairs programme, featuring stories from some of New Zealand's top journalists, including Paula Penfold, Sarah Hall, Melanie Reid, Phil Vine and Samantha Hayes.

3D brought a human face to the issues that mattered to Kiwis, confronting the people who needed to be confronted, probing the secrets that needed to be uncovered, and celebrated New Zealanders who were living extraordinary lives.[50] At the end of 2015 3D was cancelled.

The Vote

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The Vote was produced by TV3's News and Current Affairs division with funding from NZ On Air. It screened once every four weeks in the same time slot as 3rd Degree (later 3D), TV3's former one-hour current affairs programme.[51] The Vote was cancelled at the end of 2013.

Three60

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Three60 was (at the time) TV3's newest current affairs show which focused on international news, politics & business. Three60 was presented by Newshub anchor Mike McRoberts and airs on Sundays at 9:30 am. The show has since been cancelled.

Newshub Midday

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Newshub Midday (formerly 3 News @ 12) was a half-hour bulletin broadcast live on TV3 weekdays at 12:00 pm. The show was presented by Jeff McTainsh.

Newshub Midday was axed in June 2016, airing its last show on 1 July that year. It was replaced by a digital current affairs bulletin called Newshub Explains,[52] which began on 18 July 2016.

Newshub Midday returned as Newshub live at 11:30am on 1 February 2021 airing every weekday until it was axed on 25 August 2023.

The AM Show

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Main article: The AM Show

The AM Show was a New Zealand morning news and talk show that airs on Three and simulcast on Magic Talk. It was presented by Duncan Garner and, later, Ryan Bridge, with news anchor Amanda Gillies and sports anchor Mark Richardson, who both announced that they would leave The AM Show in December 2021.

Both Amanda Gillies and Mark Richardson left The AM Show for different opportunities at Discovery. Gillies left the show to take up the role as Newshub's national correspondent and Richardson would continue as the host of The Block NZ and would appear as a fourth host on The Project. Richardson co-hosted an afternoon show on Today FM with Leah Panapa from March 2022 to March 2023.

The show replaced Paul Henry after it was announced the frontman of the show, Paul Henry, was resigning and therefore the show was going to be replaced. The announcement was made by MediaWorks in November 2016, and Paul Henry last aired on 16 December 2016. The AM Show premiered on 13 February 2017.

In 2022, The AM Show was rebranded as and refreshed into AM with new hosts Ryan Bridge and Melissa Chan-Green, news anchor Bernadine Oliver-Kerby and weather presenter William Waiirua.[43]

Newshub Live at 4:30 PM

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Launched on 20 March 2017, as Newshub Live at 4pm, the half hour bulletin and mid-afternoon edition of Newshub aired weekdays at 4:30 pm and was anchored by Oriini Kaipara. It aired at 4 pm until 16 August 2019, when it moved to its final timeslot of 4:30pm. The bulletin was discontinued in late 2022, with the final airing on 11 November 2022.[53]

Newshub Live at 8:00 PM

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First aired on 21 March 2022, the bulletin aired on Eden on weekdays at 8 pm and was anchored by Rebecca Wright. The half hour bulletin covered exclusive interviews as well as the usual daily news in a nightly vibrant format similar to Newshub Late on Three. Newshub Live at 8 pm was taken off air with its last show on 11 November 2022, within its first 12 months on air.[54]

AM Early

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Main article: The AM Show

AM Early, a spin-off from the newly reformatted AM show, was a half-hour bulletin from 5:30 am to 6 am where Bernadine Oliver-Kerby updated New Zealanders on overnight news stories and business reports. AM Early’s final hosts were Oriini Kaipara, Nicky Styris and Michael O'Keefe due to Bernadine Oliver-Kerby taking an extended leave of absence for health reasons.

The bulletin was discontinued on 16 August 2023, with the final bulletin airing on 25 August 2023.[55]

Newshub Live at 11:30am

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Announced on 20 January 2021 and launched on 1 February 2021, Newshub Live at 11:30am, was the lunchtime edition of Newshub. The half hour bulletin was similar to Newshub Live at 4:30pm and also narrowed the previously large time gap between AM and the 4:30pm bulletin.[56]

This was Three's third lunchtime news bulletin with the original bulletin being 3 News at 12 between 2007 and 2015 and Newshub Midday in 2016.

The bulletin was discontinued on 16 August 2023, with the final bulletin airing on 25 August 2023.[55]

Newshub Breaking News Specials

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Newshub Breaking News Specials are often aired during local and international, one-off and breaking news events. Newshub has aired specials for the following events:

Date Event
4 September 2010 2010 Canterbury earthquake
22 February 2011 2011 Christchurch earthquake
9 November 2016 2016 United States presidential election
14 November 2016 2016 Kaikōura earthquake
17 February 2017 2017 Port Hills fires
6 July 2017 America's Cup Victory Parade
19 May 2018 Wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle
15 March 2019 Christchurch mosque shootings
23 March 2020 COVID-19 pandemic in New Zealand
17 October 2020 2020 New Zealand general election
4 November 2020 2020 United States presidential election
3 September 2021 2021 Auckland supermarket stabbing
9 September 2022 Death of Elizabeth II
19 September 2022 State funeral of Elizabeth II
28 January 2023 2023 Auckland Anniversary Weekend floods
13 February 2023 Cyclone Gabrielle

During the COVID-19 pandemic in New Zealand a Newshub Special was broadcast most days at 1 pm. During the broadcast former Director-General of Health, Ashley Bloomfield would provide an update on how many new coronavirus cases were detected in New Zealand.

Newshub journalists

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Name Show Role Bureau
Samantha Hayes Newshub Live at 6 pm Weeknight co-anchor Auckland
Mike McRoberts Newshub Live at 6 pm Weeknight co-anchor
Laura Tupou Newshub Live at 6 pm Weekend anchor/AM fill-in
Rebecca Wright Newshub Live at 6pm Weather Anchor
Ryan Bridge AM Co-host
Melissa Chan-Green AM Co-host
Bernadine Oliver-Kerby AM News anchor
William Waiirua AM Weather presenter
Patrick Gower Newshub National correspondent Auckland & Wellington
Amanda Gillies Newshub National correspondent Auckland
Mitch McCann Newshub US correspondent New York
Lisette Reymer Newshub Europe correspondent London
Emma Cropper Newshub Australia correspondent Sydney
Jenna Lynch Newshub Political editor Wellington
Amelia Wade Newshub Political reporter Wellington
Jamie Ensor Newshub Political reporter Wellington
Michael Morrah Newshub Pacific affairs correspondent/investigations reporter Auckland
Janika ter Ellen Newshub & News First Reporter/weekend anchor Auckland
Andrew Gourdie Newshub Sports anchor Auckland
Nicky Styris Newshub Sports anchor Auckland

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Newshub was a New Zealand-based news service that operated as the primary news division of the Three television network from until its closure on 5 July 2024. It delivered television bulletins, online articles, and content, establishing itself as a commercial alternative to the state-owned in a market long dominated by . Originally launched alongside TV3's inception as the country's first independent commercial channel, Newshub's predecessor provided evening news from 7:30 pm, evolving into a competitive operation known for its underdog tenacity and investigative edge. Rebranded from 3 News to Newshub in 2016 under MediaWorks ownership before Warner Bros. Discovery's acquisition, it expanded to multi-platform delivery while nurturing careers of journalists who gained national prominence. The service earned recognition for award-winning reporting that challenged established narratives, though it operated within the broader constraints of commercial media incentives. Despite these strengths, Newshub grappled with chronic financial pressures, including a reliance on linear television that eroded amid and digital shifts. Its 2024 shutdown, announced in February by , resulted in over 200 job losses and stemmed directly from unsustainable annual losses exceeding NZ$30 million, underscoring the vulnerabilities of independent news in a consolidating media landscape. Post-closure, a limited 6 pm bulletin persists via partnership with Stuff, but the full newsroom's demise reduced commercial broadcast news options, leaving as the primary provider.

History

Origins and 3 News Era (1989–2012)

Television New Zealand's state monopoly ended with the launch of TV3 on 26 November 1989, marking the debut of the country's first privately owned commercial television network. The channel's inaugural programming included a focus on news as a core offering to differentiate from public broadcasters TVNZ and TV2. The flagship 3 National News bulletin aired for the first time on 27 November , presented by experienced journalist Philip Sherry in a 30-minute format at 6:00 pm. Initial broadcasts reached approximately 60 percent of households, signaling strong early potential despite limited infrastructure. Reporters such as Tukoroirangi Morgan and Mark Jennings contributed to coverage that emphasized fresh, independent perspectives on national events. Financial strain emerged rapidly, with TV3 entering by mid-1990 due to high startup costs and insufficient advertising revenue. Major lender took operational control to stabilize the network, retaining Sherry and core staff while implementing cost controls. This period tested the viability of private broadcasting, but the news team persisted in delivering daily bulletins amid uncertainty. Ownership shifted in 1991 when Canadian firm Global Communications acquired a 20 percent stake alongside , gaining effective control and injecting capital for expansion. By 1997, purchased full ownership from , enabling investments in news resources, including regional bureaus and extended coverage. The bulletin rebranded as 3 News in 1998, reflecting matured operations and a shift toward broader investigative reporting. Under , 3 News grew into a competitive alternative to , with anchors like John Campbell joining in the early to host extended one-hour editions introduced around 2003. The service covered pivotal events such as the economic reforms and early political shifts, earning recognition for on-the-ground despite periodic budget constraints. CanWest's divestment led to Australian private equity firm Ironbridge Capital acquiring TV3 in 2007, forming MediaWorks New Zealand, which continued 3 News operations through 2012. By this era, the bulletin maintained consistent viewership, solidifying its role in New Zealand's media landscape with a team of seasoned presenters including Carol Hirschfeld and .

Rebranding to Newshub under MediaWorks (2013–2019)

MediaWorks New Zealand, which owned the TV3 network and its associated 3 News service, faced severe financial pressures in 2013, accumulating $700 million in debt that led to receivership and subsequent acquisition by Oaktree Capital Management. Despite these challenges, the company continued operating 3 News as its flagship television bulletin while exploring strategies to integrate its news operations across platforms. By late 2015, MediaWorks shifted focus toward modernization, announcing on October 29 a new centralized news service named Newshub to unify television, radio, and digital news delivery. Newshub launched on , 2016, replacing 3 News on TV3, RadioLIVE broadcasts, and the existing online news portal with a single, integrated . The initiative featured a revamped Auckland newsroom, advanced studio technology, and a emphasis on real-time, multi-channel content to compete with rivals like TVNZ's 1 News. MediaWorks positioned the rebrand as its largest-ever project, aiming for agile, audience-focused journalism amid declining traditional viewership. From 2016 to , Newshub operated under MediaWorks' ownership, expanding digital offerings and maintaining key programming while TV3 rebranded to Three in 2017 to align with the network's refreshed identity. The service achieved competitive audience shares and contributed to improved company prospects by , though persistent industry-wide revenue declines from advertising shifts tested sustainability.

Warner Bros. Discovery Ownership and Operational Shifts (2020–2022)

In September 2020, Discovery, Inc. announced the acquisition of MediaWorks' free-to-air television operations, encompassing the Three network and its associated Newshub service, for approximately NZ$23.5 million. The transaction, aimed at expanding Discovery's presence in the New Zealand market amid competitive pressures from streaming services, was finalized on December 1, 2020. This shift marked Newshub's transition from local ownership under MediaWorks, which had struggled with persistent losses in its TV division, to a U.S.-based multimedia conglomerate focused on cost efficiencies and content synergies across its global portfolio. Under Discovery's stewardship, initial operational adjustments emphasized restructuring to address financial underperformance. In 2021, Discovery New Zealand reported a net loss of $34 million, attributed to declining linear TV advertising revenue and integration costs following the acquisition. As part of broader cost-control measures across Discovery's and operations, Newshub shuttered its bureau in mid-May 2021, consolidating regional reporting resources primarily in and to streamline production and reduce overheads. These changes reflected Discovery's strategy of prioritizing high-value urban-centric news output over dispersed physical , amid a media landscape shifting toward digital consumption and away from traditional broadcast models. The ownership landscape evolved further in April 2022, when Discovery New Zealand, including Newshub and Three, was integrated into the newly formed following the global merger of and . This consolidation introduced 's emphasis on unified branding, content distribution across linear, streaming, and digital platforms, and aggressive expense management to offset merger-related debts exceeding $50 billion globally. Operational continuity for Newshub was maintained during this period, with no immediate large-scale redundancies announced, though the entity operated under heightened scrutiny for profitability amid softening ad markets and competition from state-backed . The merger facilitated potential synergies, such as access to Warner Bros. international content libraries, but Newshub's core news operations remained locally focused without significant programming overhauls by the end of 2022.

Financial Pressures and Closure Decision (2023–2024)

Warner Bros. Discovery's New Zealand operations recorded a $138.2 million after-tax loss for the year ended December 31, 2023, up from $34.9 million the previous year, amid a 17% revenue decline to $131.9 million driven by weakening advertising markets and reduced linear TV viewership. This included a $79.5 million impairment charge on assets, reflecting broader challenges in the sector where traditional television faced audience erosion to digital platforms and persistent ad revenue shortfalls. On February 27, 2024, announced proposals to restructure its news operations, citing unsustainable financial pressures from economic headwinds and a sharp drop in advertising income, with plans to cease Newshub's multi-platform activities—including its website, TV bulletins, and news production—by June 30, 2024. The decision followed internal assessments that maintaining a dedicated was no longer viable, as Newshub's costs outweighed its contributions amid declining linear TV audiences and ad budgets shifting elsewhere. Staff consultations began in March 2024, evaluating alternatives like partnerships, but ultimately confirmed the closure's necessity to stem ongoing losses. By April 9, 2024, finalized the closure, setting Newshub's last broadcast for July 5, 2024, which would eliminate over 350 positions across news production and related functions. The move was framed as essential for the company's survival in a contracting media environment, where news operations had become a disproportionate burden relative to generation. Post-closure, anticipated $14 million in expenses for 2024, underscoring the scale of fiscal strain that precipitated the decision.

Post-Closure Transition to Stuff Partnership (2024–present)

Following the closure of Newshub's newsroom on June 30, 2024, and the final broadcast winding down by July 5, 2024, entered into a content partnership with Stuff, a New Zealand-based company, to sustain evening programming on its TV3 channel. Under the agreement, announced on April 15, 2024, Stuff assumed responsibility for producing a nightly 6pm bulletin starting July 6, 2024, directly replacing the former Newshub Live at 6pm. This arrangement marked Stuff's entry into television production, leveraging its journalistic resources to fill the gap left by Newshub's 200 redundancies and cessation of multiplatform output. The new bulletin, rebranded as Stuff on Three (later evolving into a distinct format emphasizing Stuff's digital-first approach), features a streamlined format with a focus on investigative reporting, local stories, and integration with Stuff's online platforms, differing from Newshub's traditional broadcast style. As part of the deal, Stuff gained access to Newshub's website and app, archiving over a decade of content (from 2013 onward) to preserve public access to historical reporting, with migration processes completed by December 2024 through collaboration with entities like Scoop for . retained non-news programming on TV3, but the partnership ensured continuity of news amid broader industry challenges, including declining ad revenue and media consolidation in . By late 2024, the transition had stabilized, with Stuff producing additional short-form bulletins and contributing to TV3's coverage, though without the full-scale infrastructure of the pre-closure era. Critics, including media analysts, noted potential risks of reduced diversity in news sources due to Stuff's dominance in digital and now broadcast spaces, but the arrangement has maintained audience reach for TV3's primetime slot. As of November 2024, Stuff continued refining the product based on viewer feedback and operational efficiencies, positioning it as a hybrid model blending with its established online ecosystem.

Programming

Flagship Evening Bulletins

The flagship evening bulletin of Newshub, titled Newshub Live at 6pm, aired weekdays from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Three, delivering a one-hour program focused on national and international news, , and sports updates. The format emphasized a fast-paced, conversational style with on-location reporting, live crosses, and analysis, distinguishing it from the more traditional structure of competitor TVNZ's 1 News by incorporating edgier graphics and presenter banter. Launched on February 1, 2016, alongside the Newshub rebrand, the bulletin succeeded 3 News at 6pm and integrated digital elements like real-time integration and app-linked content. Co-anchoring duties were held by , a veteran reporter known for foreign correspondencies, and , who joined in 2016 following Hilary Barry's departure after 11 years on the program. Weekend editions, shorter at 30 minutes, were presented by Melissa Chan-Green and . The bulletin covered major events with on-the-ground coverage, such as McRoberts' reporting from conflict zones and Hayes' handling of domestic stories, maintaining a tabloid-inflected tone that prioritized viewer engagement over solemnity. Under ownership from 2020, production costs were scrutinized amid declining linear TV revenues, leading to the announcement on February 28, 2024, that the bulletin would end as part of Newshub's closure, with the final airing on July 5, 2024. This decision cited unsustainable advertising shortfalls, though critics attributed it partly to strategic shifts favoring global content over investment.

Morning and Daytime News Programs

Newshub's primary morning program was AM, a news and talk show airing weekdays from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. on the Three channel, featuring segments, live interviews with political figures and experts, weather updates, and lifestyle discussions. Launched in 2007 as a successor to earlier morning formats, AM integrated Newshub's journalistic resources for real-time reporting and analysis, often incorporating field reporters for on-location coverage. The program emphasized a mix of hard and lighter content to appeal to early risers, with segments on current events, , and community stories. Following Warner Bros. Discovery's 2020 acquisition of MediaWorks, AM underwent reformatting to streamline production and boost viewer engagement, including refreshed set design and expanded digital streaming on ThreeNow. Regular hosts included Lloyd Burr and Melissa Chan-Green, who delivered the final broadcast on July 5, 2024, marking the end of 17 years on air amid Newshub's closure due to financial pressures; the episode featured tributes to staff and retrospectives on key stories covered over the years. Audience metrics prior to closure showed steady viewership in the competitive breakfast slot against state broadcaster TVNZ's Breakfast. In daytime programming, Newshub offered a midday bulletin focused on concise updates for midday audiences, initially airing as a 30-minute weekday slot at 12:00 p.m. under the Newshub at Midday branding (formerly 3 News @ 12). This bulletin prioritized national headlines, business news, and brief international wires, serving as a bridge between morning and evening coverage without extensive talk elements. Axed in June 2016 by MediaWorks to shift resources toward online formats amid cost-cutting, it was re-launched post-2020 under Warner Bros. Discovery ownership during a period of improved advertising revenue, reflecting efforts to revive linear TV news amid declining audiences. The program ceased with Newshub's overall shutdown in July 2024, leaving a gap filled temporarily by digital alternatives before Stuff's partnership took over select slots.

Current Affairs and Investigative Shows

Newshub's current affairs programming emphasized in-depth political analysis and social issues, with Newshub Nation serving as the flagship show. Originally launched as in 2010, it rebranded under Newshub and aired weekly on weekends, featuring extended interviews with political figures, expert panels, and reported segments on policy impacts and governance. Hosted primarily by , the program focused on New Zealand's political landscape, including election coverage and legislative debates, with episodes typically running one hour and broadcast at 9:30 a.m. Saturdays or 10:00 a.m. Sundays. It was produced in-house by TV3 from 2014 onward, prioritizing substantive discussion over . Paddy Gower Has Issues provided a more dynamic take on current affairs, debuting in 2022 and airing Tuesdays on Three, where host , a former Newshub political editor, dissected pressing social and economic challenges alongside reporters and comedians like Karen O'Leary, Eli Matthewson, and Courtney Bassett. Episodes combined investigative fieldwork—such as examinations of care shortages and youth involvement in dirt bike gangs—with studio debates, aiming to highlight everyday New Zealander struggles amid policy failures. The format blended hard reporting with satirical elements to engage viewers on topics like housing crises and healthcare gaps, though critics noted its occasionally polemical tone reflected Gower's personal advocacy style. For investigative content, Newshub integrated reporting into its current affairs slate rather than maintaining a standalone primetime program like predecessors 3rd Degree or New Zealand, which ended prior to the full Newshub era. The Hui, a Māori-focused current affairs show hosted by Julian Wilcox, featured notable investigations, including a 2017 exposé on state abuse survivors (Ngā Mōrehu), interviewing victims of institutional mistreatment in youth facilities and prompting public discourse on historical redress. Aired Mondays at 8:30 p.m., it covered indigenous perspectives on policy, , and , with segments drawing on Newshub's investigative resources like reporter Michael Morrah's work on and security lapses. These efforts contributed to Newshub's reputation for occasional , though resource constraints under limited deeper probes compared to earlier decades. All such programs ceased with Newshub's closure on July 5, , amid financial losses exceeding NZ$85 million since 2020, eliminating approximately 20 hours of weekly local current affairs television. Post-closure, elements transitioned to a Stuff partnership, but dedicated investigative current affairs slots were not reinstated, reflecting broader industry contraction.

Sports and Special Interest Programs

Newshub's sports programming primarily consisted of dedicated segments within its news bulletins, with a notable standalone show during the earlier 3 News era that carried over in spirit post-rebranding. Sports Tonight, a live weeknight program broadcast immediately after , delivered detailed sports updates, interviews, and analysis on domestic and international events, particularly emphasizing New Zealand's rugby, , and other national pastimes. The show, which premiered around 2004 and ran for eight years, was anchored by journalists including Howard Dobson and featured highlights from major competitions like and international Test matches. In late 2012, Sports Tonight was discontinued amid cost-cutting measures, with its core content—such as match recaps and athlete interviews—absorbed into Nightline and broader Newshub bulletins to streamline operations. Post-2013 rebranding and through to closure in July 2024, sports reporting shifted to integrated segments in programs like Newshub at 6 and Newshub Late, supported by a team of specialists covering events including the All Blacks' campaigns and Olympic coverage, often disseminated via digital channels and for real-time updates. Special interest programs were not a core focus for Newshub, which prioritized mainstream news and current affairs over niche or hobby-oriented content; however, the service produced occasional specials and documentary-style features on targeted public topics, such as policy s and societal issues. One example was The Cannabis Question, a 2020 election-timed hosted by , examining recreational legalization through expert and voter perspectives to inform public discourse ahead of the October 17 referendum. These formats typically aired as one-off events or extended investigations rather than recurring series, aligning with Newshub's resource allocation toward high-impact, verifiable reporting over sustained special interest serialization.

Digital and Breaking News Formats

Newshub maintained a robust digital presence through its , newshub.co.nz, which served as the primary online hub for articles, content, and interactive features tailored to digital audiences. The platform emphasized real-time reporting, with sections dedicated to live blogs, embedded videos, and push notifications for urgent developments, enabling rapid dissemination of information beyond traditional broadcasts. Complementing the website, the Newshub mobile app delivered personalized breaking news alerts, up-to-the-minute coverage, and curated newsfeeds, allowing users to access stories by category such as politics, sports, and international events. The app integrated live streaming capabilities for key news segments and highlights from Three's programs, facilitating on-the-go consumption and immediate notifications for developing stories. Social media channels formed a cornerstone of Newshub's strategy, with the account @NewshubNZ posting feeds of latest headlines and live updates to engage users in real time during crises or elections. Platforms like and extended this reach, sharing video clips, infographics, and threads for contextualizing fast-evolving events, often driving traffic back to the website or app for deeper coverage. On , Newshub's official channel hosted livestreams of evening bulletins and ad-hoc sessions, providing unedited, extended coverage of major incidents that supplemented linear TV output. This multi-channel approach prioritized speed and accessibility, with digital formats accounting for a growing share of engagement amid declining linear viewership, though specific metrics on digital traffic were not publicly detailed prior to the service's closure in June 2024.

Staff and Journalists

Key Presenters and Anchors

served as a principal anchor for Newshub's flagship 6pm evening bulletin from 2005 until its final broadcast on July 5, 2024, initially partnering with and later with following Barry's resignation in May 2016. , known for his extensive on-the-ground reporting including international assignments, co-presented the majority of weeknight bulletins during this period, contributing to the program's shift toward a more dynamic, personality-driven format compared to rivals. Samantha Hayes succeeded Barry as co-anchor of the 6pm bulletin in May 2016, forming a long-term on-air partnership with McRoberts that lasted until closure; Hayes had previously anchored Newshub's morning and midday programs. Hilary Barry, who co-anchored the 6pm news with McRoberts from 2005 to 2016, brought a lighter, engaging style to the bulletin, drawing on her prior experience in and helping elevate its viewership during a competitive era against TVNZ's One News. Earlier iterations of the evening bulletin featured foundational anchors such as Philip Sherry, who presented the inaugural 3 National News in 1989, followed by co-anchors Carol Hirschfeld and John Campbell in the 1990s, whose tenure emphasized investigative depth before Campbell's departure to host Campbell Live in 2003. For daytime and morning slots, key presenters included Lloyd Burr and Melissa Chan-Green on The AM Show until its 2024 conclusion, with Burr also contributing political analysis, while made headlines in 2019 as the first woman with a moko kauvae to anchor a mainstream bulletin and later hosted weekend editions.

Notable Reporters and Correspondents

Michael Morrah was Newshub's lead investigative reporter, recognized for his video-driven exposés on crime, corruption, and security threats, including cartel influences in . He secured Reporter of the Year at the New Zealand Television Awards in 2021 and 2022, and served as Pacific , covering regional and disasters. Mike McRoberts functioned as chief foreign correspondent, delivering on-the-ground reporting from conflict zones in , , and over two decades, alongside anchoring duties. His work garnered TV of the Year in 2006, multiple Best Presenter awards from 2017 onward, and the 2021 Bill Toft Award for broadcast excellence. Lisette Reymer held the role of correspondent starting in 2022, providing live coverage of the invasion, King Charles III's , and the Israel-Gaza escalation, often under hostile conditions despite her rural background. Her reporting emphasized firsthand accounts from war zones, earning acclaim for resilience in unplanned frontline assignments. Patrick Gower advanced from political reporter to national correspondent, known for confrontational interviews and documentaries on issues like cannabis reform and political scandals, which boosted Newshub's viewership in the . His style, including a viral 2014 parody clip, drew both praise for tenacity and criticism for perceived bias, yet contributed to Voyager Media Awards wins in 2022. Tova O'Brien reported as political correspondent before becoming editor in 2019, breaking stories on government policy and elections that informed Newshub's parliamentary coverage until her 2021 departure. Her investigative pieces earned awards for depth in analyzing coalition dynamics and scandals.

Staff Reductions and Key Departures

In February 2024, initiated consultations on the potential closure of Newshub, leading to significant staff reductions as part of cost-cutting measures amid declining . The process affected approximately 294 positions across Newshub's operations, including journalists, producers, editors, camera operators, and support staff, with redundancies formalized following a five-week consultation period. The full closure was confirmed on April 9, 2024, with Newshub's final bulletin airing on July 5, 2024, marking the end of operations and the departure of nearly all remaining staff. Among the key departures were prominent presenters such as and , who anchored the final 6pm bulletin, expressing emotional farewells after decades in the industry. Other notable exits included , , Melissa Chan-Green, and , whose roles encompassed anchoring, reporting, and specialist coverage, contributing to the loss of experienced on-air talent. These reductions eliminated Newshub's independent newsroom capacity, with staff transitioning to limited roles in a post-closure with Stuff for select content production.

Editorial Approach

Journalistic Standards and Practices

Newshub, as New Zealand's primary commercial free-to-air news broadcaster under Warner Bros. Discovery, adhered to the Code of Broadcasting Standards administered by the Broadcasting Standards Authority (BSA). These standards required compliance with principles including accuracy (ensuring factual reporting without material error), fairness (treating individuals and groups equitably), balance (presenting significant viewpoints on controversial issues), privacy, and children's interests. Broadcasters like Newshub were obligated to maintain these in news and current affairs programming, with the BSA handling public complaints and issuing determinations on potential breaches. Journalists at Newshub operated under broader professional guidelines, including the E tū Union Journalist Code of Ethics, which mandates truth-telling, minimizing harm, acting independently, and being accountable and transparent. This code, applicable to union members and widely influential in the industry, emphasized verifying information before publication and distinguishing news from opinion. Newshub's practices aligned with these by employing editorial oversight, fact-checking processes, and corrections for errors, though internal guidelines specific to the outlet were not publicly detailed beyond regulatory compliance. In application, Newshub faced scrutiny through over 100 BSA complaints logged against its programs, such as Newshub Live at 6pm, with several upheld for lapses in standards. For example, in January 2023, the BSA partially upheld a complaint for breaching accuracy by using misleading images in a report on , finding the broadcaster failed to take reasonable steps to ensure factual presentation. Another 2023 determination upheld a fairness breach in coverage of , where the item inadequately represented affected parties' perspectives. The Media Council also upheld a 2022 complaint against Newshub for unethical sourcing in a story, ruling it failed professional standards by relying on unverified online claims without sufficient corroboration. These findings highlight occasional deviations from standards, often addressed via on-air corrections or editorial reviews, but underscoring challenges in maintaining rigor under commercial pressures. Overall, while Newshub's framework prioritized regulatory and ethical benchmarks to foster credible journalism, upheld complaints indicate inconsistencies in execution, particularly in accuracy and balance during fast-paced reporting. No systemic non-compliance was formally identified by regulators prior to its 2024 closure, but these incidents reflect the accountability mechanisms' role in upholding practices.

Coverage Priorities and Innovations

Newshub's coverage priorities emphasized New Zealand-centric reporting, focusing on domestic , economic developments, social issues, and community impacts to inform public and foster . The service allocated significant airtime and digital resources to breaking national stories, investigative pieces exposing governmental or corporate shortcomings, and analyses of policies affecting everyday Kiwis, such as housing affordability and healthcare access. International coverage was typically framed through a local lens, prioritizing events with direct implications for trade, security, or migration in . This approach aimed to differentiate from state broadcaster by offering commercially driven, viewer-engaged content that combined immediacy with depth, as evidenced by flagship programs like the 6pm bulletin and weekend political show Newshub Nation. In terms of innovations, the rebranding from 3 News to Newshub introduced a pioneering multi-platform model by merging , radio (via RadioLIVE), and digital operations into a unified newsroom structure. This integration facilitated real-time content adaptation—such as live video feeds repurposed for apps, clips, and radio updates—enabling faster delivery of tailored stories across devices and reducing silos that plagued traditional media. Newshub invested in digital tools for verification and data-driven , including enhanced online analytics to prioritize high-engagement topics, which helped sustain audience reach amid declining linear viewership. These efforts positioned Newshub as an of converged media in , though commercial pressures limited scalability compared to global peers.

Accusations of Political Bias

Newshub has been accused by conservative politicians, commentators, and segments of the public of exhibiting a left-leaning in its story selection, framing, and editorial positions. bias evaluators rated it as center-left biased due to moderately favoring left-of-center perspectives, while noting high factual accuracy in reporting. These claims align with broader public perceptions in , where surveys indicate widespread distrust in media outlets, including Newshub, often attributed to perceived left-wing slant over right-wing alternatives. Specific criticisms targeted Newshub's political coverage during election periods, with detractors alleging favoritism toward the Labour Party and adversarial treatment of the National . For instance, in September 2023, viewers and online commentators described Newshub's reporting on National's campaign activities as overly promotional, contrasting with more critical tones toward opposition figures. In November 2022, Associate Professor Grant Duncan at critiqued Newshub's interpretation of a post-Labour Party poll, arguing it misleadingly emphasized short-term fluctuations to downplay Labour's declining support, thereby biasing the narrative against opposition gains. New Zealand First leader , in a March 2024 speech, lambasted Newshub and similar outlets for denying their own biases while leveling partisan accusations against political rivals, exemplifying what he termed hypocritical media practices that eroded public trust. Additional allegations included anti-conservative international reporting, such as perceived anti-Trump slant in U.S. coverage as early as , which prompted viewer complaints about credibility. These perceptions contributed to Newshub's audience erosion, with critics linking its closure in to viewer rejection of unbalanced content amid a competitive media landscape favoring diverse viewpoints. A 2024 trust survey by JMAD Research reinforced these accusations, finding left-wing bias as the dominant public complaint against media, far outnumbering right-wing claims, with Newshub cited in qualitative responses for and partisan framing. Journalists like Paddy Gower responded by dismissing critics as "right-wing keyboard warriors," framing distrust as politically motivated rather than substantive. Despite high marks for factual reporting from evaluators, the accumulation of such accusations highlighted tensions between Newshub's editorial choices and demands for perceived neutrality in a polarized environment.

Controversies

Specific Reporting Incidents

In October 2023, during the general election campaign, Newshub entertainment reporter Guy Williams questioned National Party leader on whether he believed dinosaurs existed, prompting Luxon to initially sidestep the query before affirming belief and later criticizing the line of questioning as an "unbelievable" distraction irrelevant to policy issues. The incident, aired on Newshub platforms, drew accusations of employing "gotcha" tactics to imply potential young-earth creationist views, which Luxon dismissed as trivial amid substantive voter concerns like the and . In December 2021, Newshub published an article headlined "Full Interview with Jenna Lynch: believes abortion is tantamount to ," based on an interview where Luxon described himself as pro-life and equated to the taking of a life. The headline prompted a complaint to the Media Council from Hailey Ryan, who argued it misrepresented Luxon's statements by adding inflammatory interpretation not directly voiced, though the Council ultimately found insufficient grounds to proceed. Newshub faced criticism in November 2022 for its reporting on a post- poll, which Grant Duncan described as misleading by emphasizing potential Labour gains without adequate context on the poll's methodology or sampling limitations, potentially skewing public perception of party standings ahead of the election cycle. Earlier, in 2020, complainant Peter Green challenged Newshub's presentation of an online website survey—lacking scientific rigor, such as random sampling or controls—as a formal poll on public attitudes, deeming it irresponsible amplification of unverified data; the Media Council declined to uphold the complaint but noted concerns over distinguishing opinion from fact.

Internal and Ethical Issues

In December 2022, the Media Council upheld a against Newshub for a story on a 'health' claim sourced from a dubious , ruling that the outlet failed to adhere to professional ethical standards by not sufficiently verifying the information before publication. The Council emphasized that journalistic ethics require rigorous , particularly for unverified online claims, highlighting an internal process shortfall in source evaluation. Newshub faced further scrutiny for accuracy in March 2024, when the Media Council upheld a regarding inaccuracies in a report; the outlet acknowledged misunderstanding a correction from the subject, Dr. Smelt, which delayed necessary amendments, breaching standards on prompt rectification. This incident underscored internal editorial oversight deficiencies, as the failure to act swiftly on identified errors violated ethical obligations to maintain factual integrity. In July 2021, the Broadcasting Standards Authority fined Newshub NZ$1,500 for breaching privacy standards by airing blurred footage from a clip depicting children during "reverse uplifts," without consent or sufficient justification. The decision pointed to inadequate internal checks on sensitive material, raising ethical concerns over the handling of vulnerable individuals' images in reporting. Amid the 2024 closure process, internal staff treatment drew ethical criticism for alleged in consultations; employment lawyers argued that Newshub's approach—informing staff of potential redundancies while binding them to ongoing contracts without genuine input—constituted unconscionable conduct, trapping employees in and eroding trust in processes. Staff reports described low , with directives prioritizing attendance over core newsgathering amid cost-cutting rumors, exacerbating perceptions of opaque internal . Confirmation of the shutdown left over 200 employees "gutted" and in tears, with no viable third-party rescue deal emerging, amplifying debates on ethical responsibilities toward long-term staff during financial distress.

Public and Political Backlash

Newshub encountered significant public criticism for perceived left-leaning in its political coverage, contributing to broader declines in trust in media. Surveys indicated that a substantial portion of the public viewed news outlets, including Newshub, as unbalanced and influenced by reporters' political leanings, with 87% of respondents in one poll citing in reporting and 82% attributing it to . This sentiment aligned with international assessments rating Newshub as holding left-leaning positions, alongside occasional factual shortcomings such as improper sourcing. Public distrust in news reached global highs, with the country leading Western democracies in skepticism toward media, exacerbated by accusations that outlets like Newshub prioritized opinion over facts, alienating conservative viewers and correlating with audience erosion prior to its closure. Politically, right-leaning figures voiced pointed backlash against Newshub's journalistic practices. ACT Party leader David Seymour engaged in public disputes with Newshub hosts, including a 2023 interview where he jested about a co-host's demeanor amid tense questioning, highlighting ongoing friction over perceived adversarial coverage of conservative policies. Seymour and ACT more broadly critiqued media bias, with some interpreting their reactions to Newshub's demise as underscoring long-held grievances about slanted reporting that favored progressive narratives. Similarly, NZ First leader Winston Peters lambasted New Zealand media, including entities like Newshub, for systemic left-wing bias in narrative-pushing, citing examples of unbalanced scrutiny on opposition parties during elections. These criticisms from politicians reflected a pattern where Newshub's handling of polls and policy debates—such as downplaying conservative-leaning survey results—was decried as ideologically driven rather than empirically grounded.

Closure and Economic Context

Underlying Financial Factors

Warner Bros. Discovery, which acquired the assets of Three (formerly TV3) including Newshub in June 2020, cited persistent financial unsustainability as the primary driver for the closure announcement on February 28, 2024, with operations ceasing by July 5, 2024. The company's operations recorded an after-tax loss of $138.2 million for the year ended December 2023, up from $34.9 million in 2022, amid a 17% decline to $131.9 million, exacerbated by a sharp fall in advertising income. Executives emphasized that subsidizing ongoing losses was untenable, with President stating, "Every in its own market has to be financially sustainable, and we simply could not continue in our current form." Prior to the acquisition, under MediaWorks ownership, Three and its news operations faced chronic deficits, with annual trading losses in the seven figures from onward and Three identified as the group's most unprofitable segment. Losses exceeded $10 million annually during the Oaktree Capital era (mid-), compounded by high debt levels reaching $797 million by June 2013 and deferred payments totaling $43 million at 11.2% interest. Post-acquisition, Three reported losses of $35 million in and $21 million in , reflecting continued strain from high news production costs against eroding revenues. The closure was projected to save millions in operational expenses, as newsroom shutdowns addressed a structural mismatch where audience and ad dollars shifted to digital platforms. Broader market dynamics amplified these pressures, including a halving of television's from 34.3% in 1999 to 17.7% by 2022, driven by from global tech platforms and a 2023 economic downturn with negative GDP growth. A $74 million drop in overall TV broadcasting expenditure occurred in 2023—the largest in 30 years excluding the Global Financial Crisis—further eroding viability for news services like Newshub. Local WBD executive Glen Kyne noted the had fundamentally failed, with advertising revenue declining faster than cost reductions could offset.

Regulatory and Government Responses

Following the announcement of Newshub's closure on February 28, 2024, New Zealand's government declined to provide direct financial support to , the parent company, emphasizing that taxpayers would not fund private media operations. Broadcasting Minister stated that the company had not sought financial assistance and clarified that any prior discussions were limited to non-monetary options, such as potential relief on transmission fees from state-owned Kordia, which indicated would not have averted the shutdown. Officials in Lee's office received warnings prior to the closure announcement that delays in advancing could prompt demands from struggling outlets, potentially costing the tens of millions annually. These advisories highlighted the need for revenue-sharing mechanisms with digital platforms to sustain local without direct subsidies. In response, the prioritized legislative efforts over ad-hoc interventions, though critics, including former Broadcasting Minister Willie Jackson, condemned the approach as a vacuum lacking urgency or a comprehensive media strategy. The primary regulatory initiative was the Fair Digital News Bargaining Bill, introduced in 2023 under the prior Labour government and continued by the administration, which sought to compel platforms like and Meta to negotiate payments for linking to or displaying news content. Proponents argued it could generate NZ$30–50 million yearly for media firms, potentially mitigating closures like Newshub's, but Discovery's executives testified that even its passage would not have saved their operations due to deeper structural losses. The bill faced internal disagreements and was officially paused in amid opposition from tech firms and concerns over its effectiveness and potential to distort markets. No targeted regulatory probes or sanctions were imposed on , with the government framing the closure as a commercial decision amid declining ad revenues and global streaming shifts, rather than a failure warranting state intervention. This stance aligned with broader fiscal restraint, contrasting prior pandemic-era subsidies like the Journalism Fund, which had allocated around NZ$2.7 million to Newshub but drew criticism for eroding public trust without resolving underlying economic pressures.

Industry-Wide Implications for NZ Media

The closure of Newshub in July 2024 eliminated a primary private-sector competitor in New Zealand's broadcast news, leaving television news dominated by state-owned outlets such as TVNZ's 1News and , thereby diminishing overall media plurality and competitive scrutiny. This shift has intensified concerns over reduced viewpoint diversity, as private operations like Newshub previously provided alternative perspectives to publicly funded broadcasters, potentially fostering greater uniformity in coverage aligned with institutional priorities. Economically, the shutdown contributed to an estimated 20% reduction in New Zealand's workforce, with around 200 roles lost at Newshub amid broader industry cuts, including subsequent reductions at that eliminated over 100 positions by mid-2024. Declining linear television viewership and advertising revenues—diverted increasingly to global digital platforms—have accelerated structural vulnerabilities, prompting warnings of a "second wave" of media failures, including the shuttering of smaller digital outlets and protracted profitability challenges for survivors. Regulatory responses have focused on sustainability measures, such as proposals for tech platform levies or enhanced public funding, though critics argue these could entrench state dominance and amplify existing biases in taxpayer-supported media like RNZ and , where surveys indicate has eroded amid perceptions of imbalance. The episode underscores a transition toward consolidated, digitally oriented models, but without viable paths to profitability for independent journalism, further erosion of investigative capacity and local reporting is anticipated, as evidenced by ongoing audience fragmentation and revenue shortfalls reported through 2025.

Reception and Legacy

Audience Metrics and Ratings

Newshub's primary audience metrics centered on its flagship 6pm television bulletin on Three, measured by Nielsen in key demographics such as total viewers aged 5+ and the commercial 25-54 group. Viewership for this program averaged approximately 200,000-240,000 individuals aged 5+ in the period leading up to its closure on July 5, 2024, reflecting a broader contraction in linear consumption. In the final weekdays of operation, the bulletin drew an average of 94,000 viewers in the 25-54 demographic, underscoring diminished appeal amid competing digital platforms. Audience share for the 6pm bulletin hovered around 20% at the time of closure, down from higher levels in prior years, with editions specifically declining from 17.3% in mid-2023 to 15.7% in early July 2024. This erosion mirrored Three's overall linear daily audience reach, which fell nearly 50% from 35% in 2014 to 17% in 2023, driven by shifts toward online and . Earlier peaks, such as a seven-day reach of 1.94 million across Newshub's TV bulletins and online properties in August 2021, highlighted temporary surges during events like coverage, but sustained declines in traditional metrics contributed to financial pressures. Online metrics provided some offset, with newshub.co.nz recording 4.3 million total monthly visits prior to shutdown, positioning it as a top-three news site in by . However, these digital figures did not fully compensate for losses, as advertiser preferences increasingly favored measurable engagement over linear ratings, exacerbating Newshub's challenges in a fragmenting media landscape.

Awards and Recognitions

Newshub and its journalists received multiple accolades from and television awards bodies, recognizing excellence in reporting, production, and specialist coverage prior to its closure in July 2024. In the 2024 Voyager Media Awards, administered by the News Publishers' Association, Newshub's bureau reporter Alexa Cook was named News Journalist of the Year for her portfolio of classic news coverage demonstrating strong sourcing and storytelling. At the 2024 New Zealand Television Awards, organized by the Screen Production and Development Association (SPADA), former Newshub Europe correspondent Lisette Reymer won Reporter of the Year, with judges citing her investigative work and on-the-ground reporting from conflict zones including . Earlier, in the 2022 Voyager Media Awards, Newshub secured wins in Best Reporting - General and Best Political Reporting categories, highlighting investigative pieces on government policy and issues. Specialist recognitions included Newshub reporter Maiki Sherman's 2016 win of the inaugural Journalism Award at the Ngā Kupu Ora Awards, for her coverage of indigenous issues and cultural events. Additionally, in 2012, Newshub's predecessor 3 News received the Best News award at the Television Awards for its comprehensive election and disaster reporting. These honors, drawn from peer-reviewed judging panels comprising industry veterans, underscore Newshub's contributions to factual broadcast amid competitive media landscapes, though post-closure analyses noted such awards did not mitigate financial pressures.

Criticisms of Impact and Sustainability

Newshub faced criticism for its limited long-term societal impact, with detractors arguing that its journalistic output often prioritized over , eroding and failing to foster informed in . A report from Auckland University of Technology's Centre for Journalism, Media and Democracy documented a 20% overall decline in trust in New Zealand from 2020 to 2024, with Newshub experiencing a steeper drop of 7.8 percentage points in broadcaster-specific trust during the same period, attributed partly to perceptions of unbalanced coverage. This erosion was linked by analysts to systemic biases in mainstream outlets, including Newshub, which alienated conservative-leaning audiences and contributed to audience fragmentation rather than cohesive national understanding. Sustainability critiques centered on Newshub's inability to achieve financial viability amid structural media shifts, with its closure in July 2024 resulting from Warner Bros. Discovery's assessment that advertising revenue had collapsed without viable alternatives. The company reported that linear television viewership declines, exacerbated by global streaming competition and a post-2023 economic slowdown in New Zealand, rendered the operation unprofitable, leading to up to 300 job losses. Critics contended that over-reliance on traditional broadcast models, without sufficient digital adaptation or diversification, compounded these issues, while declining trust—evidenced by Newshub's 22% trust fall since earlier benchmarks—directly reduced advertiser appeal and viewer engagement. Further scrutiny highlighted how Newshub's impact was undermined by a perceived left-leaning institutional , common in New Zealand's subsidized media ecosystem, which prioritized narratives aligned with prior Labour governments over broader evidentiary rigor. Post-2023 reporting drew backlash for framing the National-led negatively, correlating with accelerated trust loss and viewer exodus, as surveys showed 87% of respondents viewing such coverage as unbalanced. This dynamic, per industry observers, not only diminished Newshub's role as a unifying source but also hastened its commercial demise by failing to retain a diverse base essential for sustainability.

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