2006 Qantas Television Awards

The 2006 Qantas Television Awards were announced on 22 November 2006 in a ceremony at the Aotea Centre in Auckland. The ceremony was hosted by television presenters Dominic Bowden and Petra Bagust. Awards were presented in news and current affairs and general television categories, as well as four awards selected by public vote.

Winners

The winners of the 2006 Qantas Television Awards were announced on 22 November 2006.

News and Current Affairs

Best News

One News

Best News or Current Affairs Presenter

John Campbell, Campbell Live

Best News Reporter

Donna-Marie Lever, One News "Unrest Returns to Dili"

Best Current Affairs Reporter

Hadyn Jones, 20/20 "Peddling in the Park"

Best News Report (team Award)

3 News, "Gaza"

Best Current Affairs Report (team award)

20/20 "Detox Diary"

Best Current Affairs Series

Campbell Live "Telecom"

Best News Camera

Leon Menzies, 3 News "Poorest & Urban Girls"

Best Current Affairs Camera

Peter Day, Sunday "The Big Chill"

Best News/Current Affairs Editing

Shahir Daud, One News "Press Photo"
Close Up "Steam Train"

General Television

Best Actor in a TV Drama

Ryan O’Kane, The Insiders Guide to Love

Best Actress in a TV Drama

Kate Elliott, The Insiders Guide to Love

Best NZ Drama

The Insiders Guide to Love

Best Script (non-factual)

David Brechin-Smith, The Insiders Guide to Love

Best Director (drama)

Brendan Donovan, The Insiders Guide to Love

Best Camera (non-factual)

Simon Baumfield, The Insiders Guide to Love

Best Editing (non-factual)

Bryan Shaw Doves of War

Best NZ Arts/ Festival Documentary

Artsville "The Magical World of Misery"

Cure Kids Best NZ Children’s/ Youth Programme

Let's Get Inventin' "Rocket Skates"

Best NZ Comedy

' Pulp Sport'' series 3, episode 1

Best NZ Entertainment

Dave Dobbyn: One Night in Matata

Best NZ Information/ Lifestyle

Target "Special: Ep 1: Australia"

Best NZ Popular Documentary

Million Dollar Tumor

Best NZ Reality (format)

Sensing Murder

Best NZ Sports or Event Coverage

Na Ratou Mo Tatou ANZAC Day Special

Best NZ Observational Reality (non format)

Snotties

Best Director (non-drama)

Geoff Husson, Sensing Murder "The Patient Killer"

Best Editing (factual)

Paul Sutorius, Aspiring

Best Camera (factual)

David Stipsen, Airports and Overtures

TV Journalist of the Year

Mike McRoberts, 3 News

Woman’s Day Readers’ Choice Awards 2006

Favourite New Zealand Female Personality

Hilary Barry

Favourite New Zealand Male Personality

Simon Dallow

Favourite New Zealand Show

Shortland Street

Favourite International Show

Grey's Anatomy

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