OBrien is not stranger to the public eye, with more than a decades experience working as a journalist. Tema, Ghana, Phone: +233 24 137 5919 New Zealand is very pleased that Australia has taken up the offer, said immigration minister Kris Faafoi. At every step of the way, Tova has been supported by husband Nathan (Nato) Hickey, 40, a musician and TV editor. While Jane Campions Power of the Dog is still the frontrunner, Apple TVs amazing drama Coda is closing in. When we were plotting the video, Joel [Kefali, the videos director] brought up some old film/TV tropes about groupings of women, wrote Lorde. Courageous, tenacious, O'Brien wielded considerable influence on the 2018 political scene with her scoops, as a good member of the fourth estate should. However, as Stewart Sowman-Lund reports from Grant Robertsons speech, the minister ruled out significant tax cuts for lower income New Zealanders. She recalls her mum having a briefcase voice recorder for work. OBriens no stranger to the public eye. But it did. Im pleased that our two countries were able to reach this agreement. on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or your favourite podcast provider. "Leading a team of women I admire and respect is going to be awesome. Civil defence minister Kiri Allan visited Tairwhiti today, and said the community had dealt with a number of weather events over the past year. Hickey is a drummer for the Wellington heavy metal band Beastwars. "), she reckons she'll hang around the press gallery for at least the next two elections. This week Today FM launched with an incredible lineup of shows from some of New Zealands favourite journalists. Im Stewart Sowman-Lund and can be reached via email at stewart@thespinoff.co.nz. 9,672 Followers, 1,043 Following, 340 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Tova O'Brien (@tovaobrien) It may seem an odd pair, but OBrien loves the band, and says shes been a huge fan since before Hickey was a member. Karl Lagerfeld Wife: Who is married Karl Lagerfeld to? Ive not met a Beastwars gig I dont like, she laughs. I largely tore up the prepared questions. They are people who would not have died were it not for this deadly, hyper-contagious virus. Her parents separated when she was three and OBrien was brought up by her mother in Wellington. Check out the latest Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Rookie Status & More of Tom O'Brien. The price cut applies nationwide but only until midday tomorrow. Tova OBriens interview with Jami-Lee Ross, who has been accused of spreading misinformation, praised as a masterclass. We pay respect by giving voice to social justice, acknowledging our shared history and valuing the cultures of First Nations. OBrien is based in the press gallery at the parliament building known as the Beehive in Wellington, and previously worked as the stations Europe correspondent. We'll relocate to Auckland and follow politicians around the country on the campaign trail. Shes excited about working with her co-host Mark Dye. I think [hes] a genius broadcaster, she says. But it's not her wardrobe she wants to talk about. Im bracing for impact, she says days before she hits the airwaves. The departure of AM host Duncan Garner and the prospective parting of the other two co-hosts, Mark Richardson and Amanda Gillies, ended that programming pairing but opens up more speculation about who else may join OBrien on either her radio breakfast programme or a later morning slot.