Kate Hawkesby (born 1 April 1973) is a New Zealand radio announcer and television presenter who previously hosted 'Early Edition' (weekdays from 5am) for Newstalk ZB.
[1] She hosted an impromptu three-hour live breaking news special as Chechen rebels seized a school in Beslan, Russia, and held hundreds of children hostage.
[1] As well as presenting Tonight, Hawkesby has interviewed a range of musicians from Brooke Fraser to Bryan Ferry for the show.
On top of her newsreading duties, Hawkesby has also hosted a raft of TV specials for TV One, including The Lord of the Rings' premiere in Wellington, the World of Wearable Art Awards, and the Young Musician of the Year Awards.
Hawkesby has a Political Studies degree, and worked overseas on London's Daily Express newspaper before returning to New Zealand to get married.