Michael Burgess

Michael Burgess

journalist New Zealand

Michael Burgess is an accomplished sports journalist with extensive experience covering rugby league, particularly the NRL and the New Zealand Warriors. Since 2005, he has won several national awards and has reported on major sporting events, including the Olympics and FIFA World Cups, establishing himself as a prominent figure in sports journalism.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.01%
Persistence
4 wks
Reach
155,991
Power
5,656$
Sentiment
6.16
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
New Zealand 10 6.60 0.76% +40% 4,822,233 51,223 $210,000 2,231$
Australia 2 6.50 0.15% +10% 25,499,884 42,597 $1,380,000 2,305$
Argentina 1 6.00 0.08% +0% 45,195,774 34,606 $450,000 345$
Taiwan 1 6.00 0.12% +0% 23,816,775 27,566 $670,000 775$
Totals 14 99,334,666 155,992 $2,710,000 5,656$
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.

Recent Mentions

New Zealand New Zealand: Michael Burgess is a sports journalist covering the NRL. 5

Shaun Johnson Tohu Harris Addin Fonua Blake Will Evans Mitch Barnett Luke Metcalf Jacob Laban Ali Leiataua Rocco Berry Dallin Watene Zelezniak Erin Clark Roger Tuivasa Sheck Leka Halasima Wayde Egan Jackson Ford Kurt Capewell James Fisher Harris Marata Niukore
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: NRL: Warriors end of season review - and what to expect in 2026

New Zealand New Zealand: Michael Burgess has been a Sports Journalist for the New Zealand Herald since 2005. 7

Roger Tuivasa Sheck Kurt Capewell Erin Clark Jackson Ford Charnze Nicoll Klokstad Leka Halasima Demitric Vaimauga Ivana Lauitiiti Tysha Ikenasio Payton Takimoana Kalani Going Tanah Boyd Geronimo Doyle Jaydee Auloa Caelys Putoko Paea Sikuvea
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: NRL: Roger Tuivasa-Sheck reigns supreme at Warriors end-of-season awards

New Zealand New Zealand: Michael Burgess has been a Sports Journalist for the New Zealand Herald since 2005. 7

Leka Halasima
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Warriors NRL 2025: The season that the legend of Leka Halasima was established

New Zealand New Zealand: Michael Burgess has been a Sports Journalist for the New Zealand Herald since 2005. 8

Andrew Webster Isaiah Papali I Brad Schneider Leka Halasima Paul Alamoti Nathan Cleary Casey Mclean Te Maire Martin Sam Healey Kurt Capewell
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Warriors v Penrith: Andrew Webster admits ‘last piece’ is missing, to become NRL title contenders

New Zealand New Zealand: Michael Burgess is a Sports Journalist for the New Zealand Herald. 6

Scott Barrett Jordie Barrett Beauden Barrett Joshua Venables Phil Venables Zara Barrett Robyn Barrett Nick Becker
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Barrett brothers donate historic All Blacks jersey to charity after ‘cheeky’ message from young fan

New Zealand New Zealand: Michael Burgess has been a sports journalist for the New Zealand Herald since 2005. 7

Chanel Harris Tavita Dylan Edwards Wayde Egan Leka Halasima Andrew Webster Nathan Cleary Casey Mclean Scott Sorensen Isaiah Papali I Roger Tuivasa Sheck Ivan Cleary
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Warriors v Penrith: How the Auckland club can beat the Panthers in NRL playoff

Australia Australia: Michael Burgess, president of the NSW Primary Principals Association, described suspensions as 'circuit breakers' for managing disruptive behaviour. 6

Denise Lofts David Roy Sarah Mitchell Donna Cross Paul Hughes
The Sydney Morning Herald: Sanctions surge after behaviour policy overhaul

New Zealand New Zealand: Michael Burgess has been a Sports Journalist for the New Zealand Herald since 2005. 6

Andrew Webster Rocco Berry Eddie Ieremia Toeava James Fisher Harris
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Warriors set to avoid schedule clash with All Blacks for next week’s NRL home final

Australia Australia: Michael Burgess believes that uniforms benefit students, parents, and teachers by reducing distractions and encouraging pride in the school. 7

Kelly Symes Nicole Rogerson Dr Nicole Carvill Mikhaela Delahunty
The Sydney Morning Herald: Parents and experts divided over tradition, belonging, comfort and self-expression

New Zealand New Zealand: Michael Burgess has been a sports journalist for the New Zealand Herald since 2005. 6

Ryan Thomas
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: All Whites v Socceroos: Ryan Thomas opens up about dark times, ahead of international return