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
2 wks
Reach
21,452
Power
934$
Sentiment
6.25
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
New Zealand 4 6.25 0.37% +20% 4,822,233 21,452 $210,000 934$
Totals 4 4,822,233 21,452 $210,000 934$
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.

Recent Mentions

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

New Zealand New Zealand: Tova O'Brien is a senior journalist at Stuff and a likely contender for the Breakfast couch. 7

Jenny May Clarkson Chris Chang Jodi O Donnell Alastair Carruthers Andrew Barclay Nadia Tolich Paul Henry Lloyd Burr Laura Tupou Jacinda Ardern David Cohen Stuart Dick Lionel Barber David Seymour John Campbell Sam Sherwood Bella Ieremia Robert Stewart Paula Penfold Shayne Currie
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Media Insider: Why Jenny-May Clarkson’s Breakfast time is over; Laura Tupou leaving Three News; TVNZ in spotlight over Trump speech report; Unauthorised Dame Jacinda Ardern book sales

New Zealand New Zealand: Tova O’Brien is a former TV3 political editor and is now at Stuff, also considered for the role. 6

Corin Dann Winston Peters Richard Sutherland Ingrid Hipkiss John Campbell Patrick Gower Lisa Owen Rachel Smalley Andrew Dickens Emile Donovan Duncan Garner Lloyd Burr Mark Richardson Rebecca Wright Stacey Morrison Gyles Beckford Mark Stevens Shayne Currie
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Media Insider: RNZ Morning Report - who will replace Corin Dann? The candidates who could fill breakfast show role

New Zealand New Zealand: Tova O'Brien announced the collapse of Today FM live on air, expressing frustration with management. 4

Mark Richardson Duncan Garner Leah Panapa Mary Richardson Shane Warne Shane Bond Bridget Jones
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Mark Richardson on life after cricket, broadcasting and starting over in finance