New Zealand’s national broadcaster RNZ farewelled Morning Report co-host Corin Dann last Friday. Dann began his career as a journalist with the network in 2007 and is shifting to become Business Editor.
Dann has been with the Morning Report since 2019 and will be replaced by John Campbell who begins, alongside Ingrid Hipkiss (the new pair pictured – main) on Monday, April 13.
It was an emotional departure with Hipkiss saying:
“I just want to say thank you so much for being such a wonderful friend and colleague. I’m so grateful that my time at RNZ has been spent co‑hosting with you.”
Dann replied:
“I hope the listeners have been able to hear how much fun we have.
It is an incredible job in New Zealand journalism, it’s one that’s to be cherished and sought‑after, and it remains that way.”
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RNZ has also revealed the recipients of its Centenary Scholarships where five New Zealand journalism students receive up to $8000 to assist in their studies and an RNZ internship, mentoring and training.
The scholarships were awarded to:
Hafsa Hussain: New Zealand Diploma in Journalism Wintec, Hamilton City Campus
Alyssa George: Bachelor of Communication majoring in Journalism, University of Canterbury
Eva Perese-Wood: Bachelor of Communication Studies in Journalism, Auckland University of Technology
Madleine CarrWhite: Bachelor of Communication in Journalism, Massey University, Wellington, and
Marcus Allan: Bachelor of Broadcasting Communications in Journalism, New Zealand Broadcasting School, Ara Institute of Canterbury