Mike Hosking was named the Sir Paul Homes Broadcaster of the Year. Photo / Michael Craig
Newstalk ZB has dominated New Zealand radio’s big awards night, winning Network Station of the Year for a third straight year, alongside a swag of supreme awards for its high-profile broadcasters.
Mike Hosking was named the Sir Paul Holmes Broadcaster of the Year – also for the third straight year – as well as Best Talk Presenter (breakfast/drive).
As he accepted the Broadcaster of the Year award, Hosking made a plea, saying he was genuine in wanting to see someone else win it. He was honoured to win it again: “I am having so much fun, it’s pure joy,” he said of his approach to his career. But he also had nothing left to prove and wanted to see someone else win it next year: “Be yourself, be authentic. Don’t get your ideas or thoughts from TikTok.”
Earlier, Hosking was in a jocular…
