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Simon Dallow Resigns After 20 Years at TVNZ

11/2/2025

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Simon Dallow will resign from Television New Zealand (TVNZ) after more than 20 years as the lead news anchor, stepping down at the end of the month.
Melissa Stokes will transition from her weekend role to anchor the flagship 6pm news bulletin.
TVNZ chief executive Jodi O’Donnell praised Dallow as an “exceptional journalist and presenter,” noting that his departure signifies the end of an era for 1News at Six.

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Simon Dallow will resign from Television New Zealand (TVNZ) after more than 20 years as the lead news anchor, stepping down at the end of the month.
Melissa Stokes will transition from her weekend role to anchor the flagship 6pm news bulletin.
TVNZ chief executive Jodi O’Donnell praised Dallow as an “exceptional journalist and presenter,” noting that his departure signifies the end of an era for 1News at Six.