Tova O'Brien
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.
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Recent news mentions
Tova O’Brien is mentioned as a host grilling politicians on TV.
Letters: Goldsmith guilty of his own cliche when replying to Dame Lynda Topp
New Zealand· 2026-05-31
Tova O'Brien is the new Breakfast host at TVNZ starting on March 30.
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 booksNew Zealand· 2026-03-05
Tova O'Brien is set to take on a new role in the TVNZ Breakfast show.
Media Insider: Taxpayer-funded Chlöe Swarbrick documentary delayed again; LA production firm distances itself from Alex Breingan, says film claims ‘unauthorised’New Zealand· 2026-02-12
Tova O’Brien should also be in - or almost in - the hot seat for the new-look TVNZ Breakfast show.
Media Insider: LA production firm distances itself from Alex Breingan, says film claims ‘unauthorised’; Top TVNZ reporter departs; Talley’s appeals defamation caseNew Zealand· 2026-02-12
Tova O’Brien is currently facing legal restraint that may delay her debut on Breakfast.
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 complaintNew Zealand· 2026-01-30
Tova O’Brien is currently facing legal restraint that may delay her debut on Breakfast.
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 founderNew Zealand· 2026-01-29
Tova O'Brien is expected to co-host TVNZ Breakfast by March.
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 upNew Zealand· 2026-01-22
Tova O’Brien is joining Chris Chang as co-host of Breakfast in 2026.
Hosking, Bridge, O’Brien, Campbell: Who will win the battle for breakfast? – The Front PageNew Zealand· 2026-01-14
Tova O’Brien is joining Chris Chang as co-host of TVNZ's Breakfast show in 2026.
Media Insider: Battle at breakfast - NZME announces new Herald business show, RNZ and TVNZ confirm new talent for Morning Report and BreakfastNew Zealand· 2025-12-22
Tova O’Brien was announced as the new co-host of Breakfast.
Media Insider: TVNZ bias review - broadcaster releases new discussion points around diversity of perspectives and role of presentersNew Zealand· 2025-12-15
Tova O’Brien is understood to be one of the leading contenders to replace Jenny-May Clarkson on TVNZ’s Breakfast couch.
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 YearNew Zealand· 2025-12-04
Tova O'Brien is a senior journalist at Stuff and a likely contender for the Breakfast couch.
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 salesNew Zealand· 2025-11-13
Tova O’Brien is a former TV3 political editor and is now at Stuff, also considered for the role.
Media Insider: RNZ Morning Report - who will replace Corin Dann? The candidates who could fill breakfast show roleNew Zealand· 2025-10-10
Tova O'Brien announced the collapse of Today FM live on air, expressing frustration with management.
Mark Richardson on life after cricket, broadcasting and starting over in financeNew Zealand· 2025-10-04
I went to political journalist Tova O’Brien’s farewell from the press gallery on the day we were finally allowed to travel domestically again.
Covid inquiry: Time to cut Dame Jacinda Ardern a break – Fran O’SullivanNew Zealand· 2025-07-12
Tova O'Brien welcomed a baby girl with her partner, contributing to a baby boom among political journalists.
Society Insider: Stephen Donald’s marriage split; Anna Mowbray’s family cancer journey; Lorraine Downes models at 60New Zealand· 2025-04-09
