Melissa Stokes to replace Simon Dallow as 1News at Six presenter

Monday 3 November 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Mon 3 Nov 2025, 9:42am

In this story TVNZ, Simon Dallow

Melissa Stokes will move from weekend presenting to anchor the 6pm bulletin five nights a week. She takes over from Simon Dallow, who is stepping down from the role at the end of the month.

How they headlined it

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1. 1NewsMon 3 Nov 2025, 8:47am

   TVNZ reveals new 6pm news presenter as Simon Dallow steps down (opens in new tab)

2. StuffMon 3 Nov 2025, 9:31am

   Melissa Stokes to take over from Simon Dallow on 1News (opens in new tab)

3. Otago Daily TimesMon 3 Nov 2025, 9:42am

   Simon Dallow to leave 1News at Six, new presenter revealed (opens in new tab)