Mike McRoberts

Mike McRoberts is a much celebrated New Zealand journalist, television presenter, author and documentary maker in a career spanning more than 40 years.

One of New Zealand’s most recognisable faces, Mike co-anchored TV3’s flagship 6 o’clock news show “Newshub Live at Six” for 20 years and hosted the highly rated current affairs show “60 Minutes” for 12 years.

Mike’s best known for his award-winning reporting from conflicts in Afghanistan, Gaza, Iraq and Syria, and his coverage of some of the world’s worst natural disasters like earthquakes in China, Haiti and Christchurch, and the Japan tsunami.

As an industry leader and mentor Mike has produced numerous teams’ reporting from Olympic and Commonwealth Games’ and Rugby World Cups, formulating a successful strategy for non-rights holder coverage.

In recent years Mike’s journey in learning Te Reo Māori and his place in Te Ao Māori was the subject of a much heralded documentary “Kia Ora, Good Evening” where his vulnerability and honesty struck a chord with viewers.

In 2023 Mike completed a year of full time study at the renowned Takiura Wānanga in Auckland, graduating with a diploma in Te Reo Māori. Qualification aside, Mike describes the intense learning experience as life-changing.

When Warner Brothers Discovery made the decision to close TV3’s Newshub news operation after 35 years Mike saw it as a opportunity to pursue something he is passionate about – Kaupapa Māori or Māori stories.

The highly reputable business publication NBR, the National Business Review, were quick to give him that opportunity creating the role of Te Ao Māori Editor, reporting on Aotearoa’s burgeoning Māori economy.

Mike is married to music publicist Heidi Ettema, and he has two adult chidren Ben (24) and Maia (22).