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Tony Veitch gets radio job back

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Thu, 14 Oct 2010 3:43p.m.

Tony Veitch

Tony Veitch

Tony Veitch has got his old job back at Radio Sport.

The controversial broadcaster will be the sole host of Radio Sport’s breakfast show, starting in the new year.

Veitch lost the job in 2008 after an assault case involving his then partner Kristin Dunne-Powell.

The former TVNZ sports presenter received nine months’ supervision, 300 hours community service and was fined $10,000.

Veitch returned to Radio Sport in at the beginning of the year where he has been reading sports news and being used as a back-up presenter.

Veitch replaces D’Arcy Waldergrave who will move to Radio Sport’s drive-time slot.

Former New Zealand cricketer Mark Richardson who co-hosts the breakfast show with Waldergrave will cease working for Radio Sport. He also works for Sky TV.

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15 Oct 2010 12:36p.m.

Pat wrote:

If Tony had gone to court in the first place he would have probably been granted a diversion as a first time offender instead he decided to cover it up (big mistake as it turns out). Tony is still a prat however I think its great that Tony has been allowed to return to radio sports.

15 Oct 2010 11:47a.m.

Typical wrote:

This is so typical on NZ - ignore the fact the guy admited to domestic violence. No wonder we have so many domestic violence and child abuse cases in this country. if its ok for a public figure to do it then its ok for anyone to. Radio Sport is saying its ok by hiring him back. Nice one

15 Oct 2010 08:48a.m.

Sez wrote:

Awesome news Tony - U rock - well done and good luck with your new job :)

14 Oct 2010 10:08p.m.

Antony wrote:

I certainly will not miss Darcy - just not funny, and does not appear to have much knowledge about sport.
Everyone deserves a second chance, whether he deserves this will be decided by the public. For mine, I'm not perfect so until I am, will do my best not to judge...

14 Oct 2010 09:32p.m.

Steve wrote:

What a crock of BS! This guy is an arrogant bonehead, I also have no respect for this guy or his employer. How much is this bonehead being paid by the tax payer?

14 Oct 2010 09:11p.m.

Geoff wrote:

as a long time listener to radio sport looks like finding another channel is a better option

14 Oct 2010 08:19p.m.

It's not ok wrote:

I am disgusted he is returning. He did not show any remorse for the terrible domestic violence, he just showed pity for himself for it going public. In my opinion he has lost the right to be a public figure. Will not be tuning in.

14 Oct 2010 08:02p.m.

DEAN VERWOERD wrote:

Won't be listening to Radio Sport again. This guy is an arrogant boofhead who never owned up to his actions. I have no respect for him or his employer.

14 Oct 2010 06:14p.m.

aaron wrote:

Pathetic, Mark and Darcy have done really well kinda crazy decision to bring this guy who can't buy a joke Won't be tuning in to him

14 Oct 2010 05:26p.m.

Te Rina wrote:

Well done Tony, I did not agree with the media circus that surrounded you after the Kristen incident. Well done on getting yourself back to work. I will certainly be listening to you when you return.