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Breaking news: Newshub announces closure in June, leaving staff in shock and uncertainty. Read on to uncover the emotional upheaval and uncertain future of the popular news outlet.

Newshub, a staple in New Zealand's media landscape, has announced its devastating closure in June. The announcement left staff reeling with uncertainty and sadness, with presenter Mike McRoberts questioning, 'If we can't make it work, who can?' Warner Bros. Discovery, the parent company behind Newshub, presented the closure proposal to stunned employees. High-profile figures like Mike McRoberts and Samantha Hayes face uncertain futures as their roles at Newshub come to an abrupt end.

As the news spread, shockwaves reverberated through the industry. The proposal includes shutting down all multiplatform news operations, marking the end of an era for Newshub. Staff members were urged to attend an all-staff meeting where the closure plans were unveiled. Warner Bros. Discovery's decision to cease Newshub's operations signals a significant shift in the media landscape of New Zealand.

During an emotional meeting, Warner Bros. Discovery NZ boss Glen Kyne expressed the company's intention to explore co-funding local news initiatives. Despite this glimmer of hope, the closure of Newshub reflects the challenging times faced by traditional media outlets. As the countdown to June begins, the future remains uncertain for the dedicated professionals at Newshub, raising questions about the changing media environment and the fate of journalism in New Zealand.

In a surprising turn of events, the closure of Newshub will not only impact the staff but also leave a void in New Zealand's media ecosystem. The departure of iconic presenters like Mike McRoberts and Samantha Hayes will undoubtedly be felt by audiences across the country. As the media landscape continues to evolve, the closure of Newshub serves as a stark reminder of the challenges faced by traditional news outlets in a rapidly changing digital age.

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Newshub to shut down in June (RNZ)

'If we can't make it work, who can?' presenter Mike McRoberts asks as Newshub announces it's closing in June.

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Newshub to close: The full transcripts of what devastated staff were ... (New Zealand Herald)

Here are the words of Warner Bros. Discovery's two key executives who fronted an all-staff meeting today - and outlined the proposal to close Newshub from.

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Newshub set to close in June, staff told (1 News)

Warner. Bros Discovery, which runs both Three and Newshub, asked Auckland staff to attend the meeting in person and others to dial in. A source from inside the ...

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BREAKING- Newshub set to close - stoppress.co.nz (Stoppress)

The proposal includes the closure of all Newshub's multiplatform news operations and output from the end of June.

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'This is awful': Newshub to shut down at the end of June, 6pm ... (More FM)

Mike McRoberts and Samantha Hayes, who host the 6 PM bulletin, will lose their jobs, as will Ryan Bridge, host of the new 7 PM show.

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Newshub to close at end of June (Otago Daily Times)

“Look this is awful,” Warner Bros. Discovery NZ boss Glen Kyne told staff at an all-staff meeting this morning. The company would look to co-fund local news but ...

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Live updates: Newshub set to close at the end of June (The Spinoff)

Staff were told of the impending closure at a meeting this morning. More details to come. Warner Bros Discovery is considering shutting down its news wing, ...

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Newshub set to close at end of June, Warner Bros. Discovery staff ... (New Zealand Herald)

Dozens of high-profile presenters and journalists such as 6pm news presenters Mike McRoberts and Samantha Hayes and new 7pm show host Ryan Bridge are among the ...

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Live: Newshub to close at the end of June (Stuff.co.nz)

Newshub staff have been told the NZ news service will be closing at the end of June. Stuff understands a staff meeting was called on Wednesday morning by ...

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Government intervention to save Newshub 'highly unlikely' (RNZ)

This story has been updated to show Whakaata Māori/Māori Television is also a free-to-air broadcaster. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says the Newshub ...

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Newshub presenters face uncertain future (Otago Daily Times)

Warner Bros Discovery made the shock announcement this morning that Newshub is set to close at the end of June. Despite stating they will look to 'co-fund ...

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Newshub to close at the end of June (Stuff.co.nz)

Newshub staff have been told they will closing at the end of June. Stuff understands Warner Bros Discovery, the parent company which owns Three and Newshub, ...

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Newshub closure: News outlet reports its own demise on 6pm bulletin (New Zealand Herald)

Newshub has reported on its own demise during its 6pm bulletin tonight, airing heartfelt coverage and comments from some of its journalists, and shock at...

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Newshub to close down its newsroom, all news shows from June (Newsroom)

Newshub is to close its newsroom in New Zealand on June 30, Warner Bros. Discovery has confirmed, citing a dive in advertising revenue and "combination of ...

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Warner Bros Discovery set to close New Zealand's Newshub service (ABC News)

Dozens of media jobs are expected to be lost as the owners of New Zealand television station Three plan to close the broadcaster's news service, Newshub.

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'Heartbreaking': Newshub could close within months (Stuff.co.nz)

Mike McRoberts comforts Ryan Bridge following the news that Newshub is closing. David White / Stuff. Shocked staff found out on Wednesday morning that ...

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With the end of Newshub, the slippery slope just got steeper for NZ ... (The Conversation AU)

If journalism in Western democracies has been on a roller coaster in recent decades, in Aotearoa New Zealand this week it threatened to come right off the ...

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'No options': TV exec who delivered Newshub closure bombshell ... (Stuff.co.nz)

The boss of Warner Bros Discovery's NZ arm, Glen Kyne, has told Stuff he doesn't want to give people “false hope” that Newshub can be saved.

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'Heartbreaking': Newshub could close within months (Stuff.co.nz)

Shocked staff found out on Wednesday morning that Newshub is on the chopping block as its owner tries to cut costs. Long time journalist Mike McRoberts ...

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'It's (not) the fuckin' news': How Newshub reported the news that the ... (The Spinoff)

Mike McRoberts introduced the lead story from the studio, then appeared on screen as a character in that story.

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Newshub to close at the end of June (Stuff.co.nz)

Stuff understands Warner Bros Discovery, the parent company which owns Three and Newshub, called staff in for a meeting at 11am. Staff in Auckland had been ...

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Newshub closure: Mike McRoberts, Sam Hayes, Michael Morrah ... (New Zealand Herald)

Journalists at one of the country's biggest media companies are devastated, saddened and heartbroken after an announcement yesterday that their outlet,...

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Veteran news boss think Newshub could still be saved (RNZ)

Veteran news bosses believe there is still a chance TV3's news operations can be saved. Owner Warner Bros Discovery on Wednesday announced plans to shut Newshub in June and a government bailout is off the cards. Up to 300 people could lose their jobs.

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Veteran news boss thinks Newshub could still be saved (RNZ)

A government bailout looks like it's off the cards, but some think Newshub survive in some form.

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A plan to rescue Newshub – on a beer budget (Newsroom)

Mark Jennings was head of news at TV3 for 22 years before co-founding Newsroom. He looks at the factors behind the decision to shut down Newshub and ...

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Emotional AM hosts thank viewers, colleagues after 'awful' news of ... (Newshub)

It comes after Warner Bros Discovery announced Newshub would close at the end of June.

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Government help unlikely for Newshub (Otago Daily Times)

Up to 300 people could lose their jobs. Newshub said it had not asked Prime Minister Christopher Luxon for financial help, and the government appears to have no ...

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Newshub fronts for 6pm bulletin on the back of 'bombshell' day (Stuff.co.nz)

Mike McRoberts and Samantha Hayes put on a brave face as they led their 6pm bulletin with the closure of their own place of work.

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Emotional start to AM show after Newshub closure announcement (1 News)

Emotion overflows as Melissa Chan-Green and Lloyd Burr talk about the shock decision by Warner Bros Discovery.

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