Sunrise (New Zealand TV programme) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Sunrise |
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| Starring | Carly Flynn, Oliver Driver |
| Country of origin | New Zealand |
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| Running time | 120 minutes |
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| Original network | TV3 |
| Picture format | 16:9 HDTV |
| Original release | 2 October 2007 – 9 April 2010 |
Sunrise was a popular TV show in New Zealand. It was a breakfast programme that showed live news and important topics. You could watch it on TV3 every weekday morning. The show ran from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM. It covered the latest news, sports, business, and weather.
TV3 decided to stop Sunrise on April 8, 2010. They said it cost too much money to keep it going. The presenters said goodbye to viewers on April 9, 2010, at 7:00 AM.
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Meet the Presenters
This section introduces the people who hosted Sunrise. They helped bring the news and stories to viewers every morning.
Main Presenters at the End
These were the hosts who were on the show when it finished:
- Carly Flynn (Main Host)
- Oliver Driver (Co-Host)
- Sacha McNeil (News Reader)
Guest Presenters
Sometimes, other people would step in to host the show:
- Petra Bagust
- Jaquie Brown
Past Presenters
One host was part of the show earlier on:
- 2007–2008 – James Coleman
How the Show Worked
Sunrise had a special way of sharing information. It included news, sports, and weather updates every 30 minutes.
Show Segments
In between the updates, the show featured interviews. They talked with newsmakers, famous people, and others with interesting stories. There were also short updates about business news.
Changes in Hosts
When Sunrise first started, Carly Flynn and James Coleman were the main hosts. James Coleman left the show in September 2008. After that, Oliver Driver became Carly's new co-host starting in October 2008.
Talking with Guests
Sunrise had a unique style compared to other shows. Instead of just one person asking questions, both hosts would often start discussions with guests. This made the interviews feel more like a friendly chat.
