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Viewers tune in for late night news after Aisling Symes development

Ratings for both networks late news were up on last month’s average after the evening’s developments in the Aisling Symes case.

TV3′s Nightline had 230,620 viewers last night up from September’s average of 172,210.

On TV One’s Tonight there was a similar jump from September’s average of 153,000 to 221,640.

TV3 crossed live to Henderson through out the evening, including breaking into regular programming to broadcast a road side press conference live.

TV One had live chopper shots during Close Up and updates from reporter Jack Tame.

Which channels coverage did you prefer? Comment below.

Ratings figures are sourced from AGB NMR and is for all people 5 years and over.

- Dan News

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Scott says:

October 13, 2009 at 1:20 pm

Definately TV3. Far more immediate and assertive.
Ryan says:

October 13, 2009 at 4:03 pm

TV3 by far. They were definitely on the ball last night compared to TV One.
- @TinoPai
Kat says:

October 13, 2009 at 7:42 pm

TVNZ usually (for Jack Tame =] ) although I will admit TV3 was a lot better last night.
Anon says:

October 13, 2009 at 7:44 pm

I agree.
Jack Tame. He’s fantastic.
I.tHiNk says:

October 14, 2009 at 8:51 pm

Jack Tame has nothing on Jono Hutchison.
Brook Sabin says:

October 15, 2009 at 12:10 pm

I agree. Jono is awesome.