Firstline facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Firstline |
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| Genre | News |
| Presented by | Sacha McNeil and Michael Wilson |
| Country of origin | New Zealand |
| Original language(s) | English |
| Production | |
| Running time | 150 minutes |
| Release | |
| Original network | TV3 |
| Original release | 7 March 2011 – 2 April 2015 |
| Chronology | |
| Preceded by | Sunrise |
| Followed by | Paul Henry |
Firstline was a TV show in New Zealand that brought you the morning news. It was made by 3 News, which is the news team for TV3. The show stopped airing in April 2015. It was then replaced by a new show called Paul Henry, hosted by Paul Henry.
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What Was Firstline?
Firstline was a morning news program. It started on March 7, 2011. The show lasted for about two and a half hours each weekday. It was designed to compete with another popular morning show, Breakfast, on TVNZ.
Who Hosted Firstline?
When Firstline first began, Rachel Smalley was the main host. She hosted the show until the middle of 2013. After that, different 3 News presenters took turns hosting the show. From January 2014, Sacha McNeil and Michael Wilson became the regular hosts. Sam Ackerman was the sports news presenter.
What Made Firstline Different?
Firstline was different from many other morning shows at the time. It focused only on news. It did not include fun magazine segments or lifestyle tips. Instead, it focused on the latest news and current events. It featured reports from 3 News reporters. It also had live or pre-recorded interviews with people. The show also had regular segments about technology. These included Tech Bytes on Thursdays. Experts like Steve Simms, Paul Spain, or Ben Gracewood often shared their thoughts on Mondays.
The End of Firstline
Firstline aired its last episode on April 2, 2015. The show was cancelled to make way for a new program. The new show was called Paul Henry. It was a multi-platform show, meaning it was available on TV and other places.
