News Radio Shows

Mike Hosking

A consummate broadcaster, Mike brings to the breakfast show years of experience as a radio broadcaster in Wellington and Christchurch. Personality interviews with the day's news makers and comments on the issues of the day. Mike's insightfulness and knowledge of world and NZ events makes him the most entertaining and informative breakfast host in the country.

Tim Fookes

Tim is a well-respected journalist and has had two stints as Chief Reporter for Newstalk ZB in Wellington. He has also worked in the Press Gallery in Parliament, as well as producing talkback programmes in Melbourne.

Born in Wellington, Tim is an avid globetrotter, having lived and worked in China and the USA and travelled extensively through Asia and Europe.

Danny Watson

He's built apartments. He's been a Mr Whippy. He's been in the army. Had a job in the meatworks. Ran a Karate club. Was a barman in the original Porirua Tavern. He's had his own TV show. He's travelled. Danny Watson has been there and done that. The 12-4pm host on Newstalk ZB believes it all adds up to one thing - being able to relate to his audience of anyone, anywhere.

Larry Williams

Larry’s middle name should have been golf. But it’s not. It’s Stephen.

When Larry isn’t playing or thinking about golf he’s breaking news stories and putting the news makers under the spotlight.

Special segments on his weekday 4 to 7pm programme include political and overseas correspondents and a one hour business segment from 6 to 7pm.

Kerre McIvor

Kerre McIvor (née Woodham) is the host of New Zealand's number one night-time talk show. With her sharp wit, sassiness, empathy and entertainment and knowledge, she's someone you won't want to miss on air.

She also has a weekly column in the Herald on Sunday and is an avid reader.

Justin Du Fresne

Justin du Fresne is one of Wellington’s best-known broadcasters, having over 40 years experience in radio and is a multiple radio award winner.

He recently ended a fourteen-year stint as host of the top-rating weekday morning show on Newstalk ZB and transitioned into Saturday mornings at the start of 2011.

Justin has lived on the Kapiti Coast for many years.

Andrew Dickens

It’s been a long road in broadcasting before Andrew Dickens came to Newstalk ZB. Starting at Radio B as Station Manager in the 80s, Andrew has been around the world on radio. Not only has he been on air in Hamilton, Wanganui, Greymouth and Wellington but he’s also been a breakfast host in London and even Monaco. Then, there was 13 years as breakfast host on Auckland’s Classic Hits.

He’s a qualified journalist, a father of 2 boys (who are eating him out of house and home) and the owner of an unruly Labradoodle.

Pam Corkery

Pam Corkery has been around so long she has come back into fashion! The multi-award winning journalist/broadcaster is back in radio after a self-imposed break, co-hosting Newstalk ZB’s twice-weekly "The Two".

Pam has worked in all media both here and in Australia, has served one term in Parliament as a member of The Alliance and is a regular commentator on politics. Her most treasured self-description these days is recovering addict and 2013 marks four years of being alcohol and drug-free.

Pam has put 30 years research into the “disease of more,” during which her motto was, “I’ll have another large one,” of anything - including husbands, of which she has had three. She also has two sensational daughters, is completing a memoir entitled "No-one Ever Died of Embarrassment," and is writing TV drama.

Tim Roxborogh

Tim Roxborogh joined the Newstalk ZB team in July 2011 and brings with him more than a decade of broadcasting experience in Auckland music radio. A former breakfast host and music director, Tim is also a trained journalist with a blog at roxboroghreport.blogspot.com. 

A keen world traveller with a love of people, history and adventure, Tim spent seven childhood years in Malaysia and has also travelled extensively throughout South-East Asia, North America, Central America, Australia and the UK.

With passions as varied as cricket, the Bee Gees and black civil rights, Tim shares a unique perspective on any topic.

Murray Deaker

The sports voice of radio. Murray has identified himself as someone prepared to take on the sports establishment and ask the hard questions.

A former top sportsman himself, Murray is respected by leading sports people and administrators, and they frequently appear on his programme.

While Murray has covered international major sports events all over the world, he also has a special affinity for the lesser lights of sports.

Tony Veitch

Tony Veitch is one of New Zealand’s leading sports journalists, winning numerous awards.

He has the respect of sportspeople and sporting officials and is known for his hard-hitting interviews.

Veitchy is a keen golfer, follower of the NRL, and loves his test cricket.

Bruce Russell

Bruce Russell likes to bring his sense of humour to his talk show, but the serious issues are also tackled and there are many times callers just need someone to talk to in the middle of the night.

He is widely read, and can talk with people on just about any subject they raise, even the - er - unusual topics, although he has special interest in movies and the entertainment world.

Ruud Kleinpaste

Ruud 'The Bug Man' Kleinpaste is a former entomologist with MAF and has been part of the ZB team since hosting his first show in 1987. He has had many television appearances in New Zealand and overseas, including his own series on the Discovery Channel.