John Hawkesby
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John Hawkesby is a former news presenter for ONE News and 3 News.
His started his broadcasting career in 1972 when he researched and presented Radio New Zealand's "Reflecting On" programme. This programme achieved six Mobil Radio Awards for "Excellence in Broadcasting". In 1986 Hawkesby moved to Radio Hauraki and read the breakfast news. In 1977 he joined TV2 as newsreader and in 1981 presented the top rating TOP HALF programme for TVNZ. Hawkesby went on to host the popular It's in the Bag program with co-host Hillary Timmins. In 1992 Hawkesby moved to TV3 as newsreader and in 1995 and 1996 was voted "TV Guide's People's Choice "Best Presenter", and "Best Newsreader. On Monday February 16, 1998 Hawkesby left TV3 after the introduction of a co-anchor.
At the beginning of 1999, in a controversial move, Hawkesby became a news anchor for ONE News, replacing Richard Long. The change was short-lived, and Hawkesby received a substantial payout.
In August 1997, Hawkesby published "Save The Last Dance For Me".
