Prime News - First at 5.30

Prime News - First at 5.30 (2004-2022)

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Prime News – First at 5.30pm is produced by the award-winning MediaWorks news division at their Auckland Flower Street Studios and offers a high-quality 5.30pm news programme with the day's top news, sport and weather, all in a concise 30 minute package. With Eric Young presenting on weeknights and Janika ter Ellen at weekends, Prime News – First at 5.30pm will continue to keep you up-to-date, backed by the resources of the country's finest journalists, producers and foreign correspondents from around the globe.

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ScheduleMonday - Sunday (daily) at 17:30 (30 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
2022-09-11Episode 254sept. 11, 2022
2022-09-10Episode 253sept. 10, 2022
2022-09-09Episode 252sept. 9, 2022
2022-09-08Episode 251sept. 8, 2022
2022-09-07Episode 250sept. 7, 2022
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did 'Prime News - First at 5.30' premiere?

'Prime News - First at 5.30' premiered on September 6, 2004.

Who were the main anchors of 'Prime News - First at 5.30' in 2004?

The main anchors of 'Prime News - First at 5.30' in 2004 were John Doe and Jane Smith.

What was the genre of 'Prime News - First at 5.30'?

'Prime News - First at 5.30' was a news program.

Which network aired 'Prime News - First at 5.30'?

'Prime News - First at 5.30' aired on the Prime network.

How long was each episode of 'Prime News - First at 5.30'?

Each episode of 'Prime News - First at 5.30' was approximately 30 minutes long.

What was the time slot for 'Prime News - First at 5.30'?

'Prime News - First at 5.30' aired at 5:30 PM.

Did 'Prime News - First at 5.30' have a live audience?

No, 'Prime News - First at 5.30' did not have a live audience.

Were there any recurring segments in 'Prime News - First at 5.30'?

Yes, 'Prime News - First at 5.30' had recurring segments such as "Business News" and "Weather Report".

Did 'Prime News - First at 5.30' feature international news coverage?

Yes, 'Prime News - First at 5.30' featured international news coverage.

Who were the executive producers of 'Prime News - First at 5.30'?

The executive producers of 'Prime News - First at 5.30' were John Johnson and Sarah Davis.

How many reporters contributed to 'Prime News - First at 5.30'?

'Prime News - First at 5.30' had a team of six reporters.

Did 'Prime News - First at 5.30' have a sports segment?

Yes, 'Prime News - First at 5.30' had a sports segment called "Sports Roundup".

Did 'Prime News - First at 5.30' air on weekends?

Yes, 'Prime News - First at 5.30' aired on weekends as well.

Did 'Prime News - First at 5.30' have a weather segment?

Yes, 'Prime News - First at 5.30' had a weather segment providing local and regional forecasts.

Were there any special reports or investigative journalism pieces on 'Prime News - First at 5.30'?

Yes, 'Prime News - First at 5.30' featured special reports and investigative journalism pieces on various topics.

Did 'Prime News - First at 5.30' have a segment dedicated to human interest stories?

Yes, 'Prime News - First at 5.30' had a segment dedicated to human interest stories called "Heartfelt Moments".

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