By RNZ
Former news presenter Joanna Paul-Robie has revealed at a Matariki ceremony that she is dying of cancer.
Matariki is a traditional time to reflect on the year past and remember those who have died.
Paul-Robie, a familiar face and voice after a long career in radio and television, shared the news on RNZ’s Matariki programme that she has terminal cancer.
“I am unfortunately dying,” the iconic Māori broadcaster said as she talked about receiving the Icon Award during last night’s Ngā Tohu Toi awards in Tauranga.