Tova O'Brien

Tova O'Brien

journalist New Zealand

Tova O'Brien, a prominent political journalist, recently welcomed her first child, Ivy Edith Williams O’Brien, contributing to a wave of new additions among media professionals.

Born on Jan 01, 1984 (42 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
8,037
Power
350$
Sentiment
8.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
New Zealand 1 8.00 0.17% +0% 4,822,233 8,037 $210,000 350$
Totals 1 4,822,233 8,037 $210,000 350$
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Recent Mentions

New Zealand New Zealand: Tova O'Brien is the new Breakfast host at TVNZ starting on March 30. 8

Alan Sunderland John Allen Benedict Collins Maiki Sherman Andrew Barclay Paul Goldsmith Jodi O Donnell Brodie Kane Gracie Hitchcock Caitlin Marett Tegan Yorwarth Barbara Dreaver Charlotte Glennie Sally Wenley Barry Soper Paddy Gower Mike Hosking Lisette Reymer Renee Rowland Andrew Gourdie Robert Scott Janine Fenwick Shayne Currie
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Media Insider: TVNZ news review – why report will remain secret; TVNZ CEO on crime story, Tova’s start and World Cup; Brodie Kane on podcast break-up; journalists pour hearts into new books

New Zealand New Zealand: Tova O'Brien is set to take on a new role in the TVNZ Breakfast show. 7

Chloe Swarbrick Alex Breingan Charlotte Evans Alex Parslow John Campbell Dana Johannsen Sharon Ferguson Anna Fifield Yvonne Tahana
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Media Insider: Taxpayer-funded Chlöe Swarbrick documentary delayed again; LA production firm distances itself from Alex Breingan, says film claims ‘unauthorised’

New Zealand New Zealand: Tova O’Brien should also be in - or almost in - the hot seat for the new-look TVNZ Breakfast show. 6

Alex Breingan Alex Parslow Yvonne Tahana John Campbell Dana Johannsen Sharon Ferguson Garth Bray Anna Fifield Shayne Currie
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Media Insider: LA production firm distances itself from Alex Breingan, says film claims ‘unauthorised’; Top TVNZ reporter departs; Talley’s appeals defamation case

New Zealand New Zealand: Tova O’Brien is currently facing legal restraint that may delay her debut on Breakfast. 5

Ryan Bridge Mike Hosking John Campbell Rachel Howard Ali Pugh Chris Chang Paul Catmur Andrew Jeffries Vicky Jeffries Dave Williamson Shayne Currie
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Media Insider: Breakfast co-host Tova O’Brien’s legal restraint; Ex adman’s novel skewers industry’s awards obsession; BSA rules on TVNZ Tom Phillips privacy complaint

New Zealand New Zealand: Tova O’Brien is currently facing legal restraint that may delay her debut on Breakfast. 5

Ryan Bridge Mike Hosking John Campbell Rachel Howard Ali Pugh Chris Chang Paul Catmur Ben Putney Andrew Jeffries Vicky Jeffries Dave Williamson Shayne Currie
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Media Insider: Breakfast co-host Tova O’Brien’s legal restraint; Ex adman’s novel skewers industry’s awards obsession; BSA rules on TVNZ Tom Phillips privacy complaint; The life of Brian FM founder

New Zealand New Zealand: Tova O'Brien is expected to co-host TVNZ Breakfast by March. 7

Ryan Bridge Karina Healy Murray Kirkness Juliet Peterson Stephen Mcivor Scott Robertson David Kirk Ardie Savea John Campbell Todd Scott Garth Cartwright Greg Partington Shayne Currie
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Media Insider: Sky-TV3 shake-up – Ryan Bridge morning news show in, sports host out and other job cuts; Is Scott Robertson really ‘gagged’?; NBR subscription battle heats up

New Zealand New Zealand: Tova O’Brien is joining Chris Chang as co-host of Breakfast in 2026. 8

Mike Hosking John Campbell Ryan Bridge Garth Bray Chelsea Daniels
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Hosking, Bridge, O’Brien, Campbell: Who will win the battle for breakfast? – The Front Page

New Zealand New Zealand: Tova O’Brien is joining Chris Chang as co-host of TVNZ's Breakfast show in 2026. 8

Chris Chang Jenny May Clarkson John Campbell Corin Dann Murray Kirkness Ryan Bridge Sarah Bristow Erica Lloyd Shayne Currie
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Media Insider: Battle at breakfast - NZME announces new Herald business show, RNZ and TVNZ confirm new talent for Morning Report and Breakfast

New Zealand New Zealand: Tova O’Brien was announced as the new co-host of Breakfast. 8

Alan Sunderland Melissa Stokes Simon Dallow Jack Tame Winston Peters Chris Hipkins David Seymour John Campbell Shayne Currie
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Media Insider: TVNZ bias review - broadcaster releases new discussion points around diversity of perspectives and role of presenters

New Zealand New Zealand: Tova O’Brien is understood to be one of the leading contenders to replace Jenny-May Clarkson on TVNZ’s Breakfast couch. 7

Lloyd Burr Corin Dann Mel Chan Green Rebecca Wright Samantha Hayes Sophie Moloney Colin Mathura Jeffree Chris Bishop Nicola Willis Jordan Rivers Sir Graham Henry Simon Dallow Hilary Barry Mike Mcroberts Dame Trelise Cooper Shane Cortese Leigh Hart Claire Watson Laura Tupou Juliet Petersen Miles Hurrell Sukhinder Singh Cassidy Imanz Shayne Currie
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Media Insider: Morning TV, radio shake-up – ex-TV3 hosts in line for new roles; TVNZ commentator’s ‘syrup-suckers’ strife; Meta apologises to model; Sky TV boss named CEO of Year