TVNZ’s journalism excellence has been highlighted with a slew of nominations at this year’s 2026 Voyager Media Awards.
The finalists include an investigation into patient care at Nelson Hospital, an exclusive interview with former Police Commissioner Andrew Coster and the breakdown in New Zealand’s relationship with the Cook Islands.
Website 1news.co.nz is a finalist in the Digital News Provider of the Year category. The company has a total of 19 nominations.
TVNZ Chief News and Content Officer Nadia Tolich said the range of nominations highlighted the breadth and versatility of TVNZ's news and current affairs journalism.
"We're delighted to have a strong showing and this is a credit to all the hard work our newsroom produces for Aotearoa every single day," she said.
"It's significant that TVNZ is well-represented in both our traditional formats, including 1 News at 6pm and Q+A, but also in our emerging digital journalism showcased on the TVNZ+ platform."
Winners will be announced at a ceremony on May 22.
The full list of TVNZ finalists:
Digital News Provider of the Year – Sponsored by Voyager Internet
Best Investigation
Nelson Hospital – Jessica Roden | 1News / TVNZ
Best Scoop
Andrew Coster – Jack Tame | Q+A with Jack Tame / TVNZ
Best Coverage of a Major News Event
NZ-Cook Islands relationship breakdown – 1News / TVNZ
Best Current Affairs (long) or Documentary – Sponsored by NZ On Air
Interview with former Police Commissioner Andrew Coster – Jack Tame and team | Q+A with Jack Tame / TVNZ
News Journalist of the Year
Barbara Dreaver | 1News / TVNZ
Best Shortform Video
Stephen Stone Acquittal – Cushla Norman, Arun Jeram and team | 1News / TVNZ
The Queen of Drag – Tory Evans | TVNZ
Best Current Affairs (short) – Sponsored by NZ On Air
Mururoa – Leigh-Marama McLachlan, Joe Whitehead | Marae / TVNZ
Video Journalist of the Year – Sponsored by NZ On Air
Zoe Madden-Smith | Re: News / TVNZ
Best Up and Coming Journalist
Janhavi Gosavi | TVNZ
Best Specialist Reporting
Barbara Dreaver: Foreign Affairs | 1News / TVNZ
Le Mana Pacific Award – Sponsored by ANZ Bank New Zealand
Ann-Tauilo Motuga | TVNZ
Gordon McLauchlan Journalism Award
Gill Higgins | TVNZ
Local Journalist of the Year
Jessica Roden | 1News / TVNZ
Political Journalist of the Year
Maiki Sherman | 1News / TVNZ
Editorial Leader of the Year
Phil O’Sullivan | TVNZ
Best Up and Coming Feature Writer
Luis G. Portillo | TVNZ
SHARE ME