Māori Television journalist struck by seagull during Auckland report

NZ HeraldStuffWednesday 3 December 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated
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Reporter Jessica Tyson was hit in the face by a red-billed gull while filming outside Commercial Bay in Auckland. The incident occurred during windy conditions and left the journalist with a visible cut. Tyson shared the video of the encounter on Instagram.

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First reported by NZ Herald, Wed 3 Dec 2025, 7:48pm · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 12 hours
  1. NZ HeraldNZ Herald

    Video shows moment seagull leaves Māori TV journalist Jessica Tyson bleeding (opens in new tab)

  2. StuffStuff

    Watch: Seagull slams into Māori TV journalist, leaves her bleeding (opens in new tab)