When did 1News begin broadcasting as a nationwide network in New Zealand?
The first network news broadcast went live on the 3rd of November 1969 at 7:35pm. Dougal Stevenson read that historic bulletin which was called the NZBC Network News.
Questions about 1News
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Who was the first female newsreader to anchor a nightly television news programme for 1News?
Jennie Goodwin became the first female newsreader in New Zealand to anchor a nightly television news programme though Angela D'Audney held that title two years earlier. Judy Bailey signed off for the final time at the end of the 6 pm One News bulletin on the 23rd of December 2005 after 34 years reporting and presenting.
What major changes occurred to 1News digital platforms between 2000 and 2025?
TVNZ launched its first digital initiative nzoom.co.nz on the 19th of March 2000 staffed by 20 journalists covering news sports entertainment and home sections. On the 7th of October 2024 TVNZ management proposed closing down 1News website by February 2025 as part of NZ$30 million cost-saving measure but abandoned plans to shut down website on the 29th of October.
Which international events did 1News cover extensively from 1991 to 2024?
1News has aired specials for international one-off and breaking news events including dissolution of Soviet Union 25-the 26th of December 1991 and 1993 Auckland mid-air collision the 26th of December 1993. Death of Diana Princess of Wales covered the 31st of August 1997 followed by September 11 attacks the 11th of September 2001.
When were the Midday and Tonight bulletins cancelled and who hosted their final broadcasts?
Midday broadcast final bulletin on Friday the 3rd of May 2024 hosted by Indira Stewart. Final episode of Tonight aired Friday the 10th of May 2024 following confirmation that 1News' Midday and late night bulletins would be axed by mid-May 2024.