Newstalk ZB's Bruce Russell spent a lifetime being a companion to his treasured listeners. He passed away shortly before he was due on air to host Newstalk ZB's overnight show. In a statement on Newstalk ZB's website, the station said: "Bruce Russell, one of our long-time Newstalk ZB hosts, passed away unexpectedly but peacefully last night. Newstalk ZB host Tim Beveridge summed up the mood among broadcasters saying Russell was an integral part of the fabric of not just Newstalk ZB but the landscape of radio in New Zealand. After a short stint, he moved to Taumarunui to manage a radio station before joining Newstalk ZB in Auckland in about 2000.

Source: New Zealand Herald April 25, 2022 04:28 UTC