Veteran newsman Gordon 'Flash' McBride has died after a battle with cancer. The former Wellington bureau chief for 3 News has been described by his peers as an "industry legend", "lover of life", "terrific boss" and "magnificent friend". gordon mcbride, wonderful nz newsman & so many other things. McBride was 17 when he began his career in newspaper, as a cadet at the Southland Times in 1968, before making the move to television at age 40. During his time at the Southland Times, McBride was given the "hotels round" which had him checking guest lists, so that readers got the scoop on which celebrities were staying where and in whose company, Fairfax reported.

Source: New Zealand Herald December 04, 2016 08:44 UTC