Three of Newstalk ZB's newly crowned radio award winners have reacted to their wins. 

Political Editor Barry Soper claimed Best News or Sports Journalist for his work over the last year. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldgrave picked up Best Sportsreader, Presenter or Commentator for his eponymous show on Radio Sport, alongside Goran Paladin. And Raylene Ramsay won Best Newsreader on her third nomination for the prize.

All three joined Andrew Dickens for their regular slots on The Hour, and were pressed for their reactions to their wins.

Soper says that his contact book is the secret to his success. 

"It's about working your contacts, and hopefully keeping the public well informed." 

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