| This unique arrangement will allow TVNZ to cooperate
with ABC News on breaking news stories, to draw on the production
facilities at the ABC News bureau in Washington, D.C. and to access
the latest ABC News services and features ensuring that TVNZ provides
up to the minute news on world events to the people of New Zealand,
informs an official release.
The multi-year agreement will also include the full range of award
winning ABC News programming including 20/20, Nightline,
World News Tonight with Peter Jennings, Primetime Live,
Good Morning America, and World News Now.
"The partnership with ABC not only strengthens TVNZ's international
coverage but it gives TVNZ the chance to considerably expand its
news and current affairs output nationally," said Bill Ralston.
"We are delighted and excited to have the opportunity to work
so closely with one of the world's top broadcasters."
"The ABC News portfolio offers broadcasters a constantly updated
resource of live, in-depth, quality news and interviews with some
of the most sought after individuals on the planet," commented
Macallister. "Viewers in New Zealand will now have immediate
access to the full range of ABC's enviable news programming. We
are incredibly pleased about our new partnership with TVNZ News."
"We are delighted to be working with TVNZ, its commitment
to international news is recognized worldwide. Strong journalistic
relationships with world class broadcasters like the BBC, NHK Japan,
ARD Germany, and now TVNZ, expand the global reach of ABC News and
enhance our coverage of global events," said Gershon.
For BVITV-AP the agreement was negotiated by director of sales,
Australia and New Zealand, Greg Johnson adds the release.
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