Mike McRoberts

Mike McRoberts
Mike McRoberts broadcasting from the February 2011 Christchurch earthquake

Mike McRoberts (born 1966, in Dunedin, New Zealand) is a television and radio journalist.

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Education

McRoberts attended Hillmorton High in Christchurch. He completed a journalism diploma from the Christchurch Broadcasting School in 1986.

Career

McRoberts began his career in 1984 as a cadet at Radio New Zealand.

In 1995, he accepted an offer as a sports reporter for TVNZ. In 1998 he moved to current affairs joining the Holmes programme, and after a successful stint on that show, he left TVNZ to join rival TV3 as a reporter in 2001.

In 2002 he took a presenting position with current affairs show 60 Minutes. He also reported for the show, covering stories such as gang's drug use, body dysmorphia, and addiction to internet pornography.

In March 2005 McRoberts and journalist Hilary Barry were appointed as 6pm newsreaders.[1]

Personal life

McRoberts is married to journalist/producer Paula Penfold and the couple have two children. His interests include rugby, reading and music.[2]

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