ONE News has won the Qantas Award for Best News for the third year in a row.

The hat-trick is thought to be the first one in NZ television media awards history.

"We're absolutely rapt. We strive to bring our viewers journalism excellence every day and winning Best News three times in a row really demonstrates our commitment to that," says TVNZ's Head of News, Current Affairs and Sport, Anthony Flannery.

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