Paul Holmes' mother dies

Broadcaster Paul Holmes pictured with his mother Chrissie after his investiture as a Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit in 2003. Photo / Mark Mitchell

Chrissie Hobson, mother of broadcaster Paul Holmes, died today. She was in her mid-80s.

Mrs Holmes, from the Hawkes Bay, died suddenly but peacefully sitting in her chair about 11.30am, TVNZ said tonight.

"All Kiwis are probably aware of the very, very special bond Paul had with his mother Chrissie and we pass on our most sincere condolences to the entire Holmes family at this time," said TVNZ's head of news and current affairs, Anthony Flannery.

- NZPA