Chris and Mel Dzelde exit Power FM
By Jonas Lopez in Media News on Thursday, 17th September 2020 at 3:44pm
The husband-and-wife tandem of Chris and Mel Dzelde has stepped down from 5MU and Power FM (pictured) in general.
Mel Dzelde said in a social media post that they were leaving so she could further deal with Stage IV cancer. She herself had been on medical leave for the past four months as Power FM’s content director, as was Chris on carer leave from hosting afternoon show The Shovel and Bull.
"Cancer has a way of showing you your priorities and for me, I’m visualising a future free to explore new projects and opportunities... I know I’ll be a better version of myself as a result. I want to thank my team for inspiring me every day. I know you’ll continue to make me proud," said Mrs Dzelde.
Power FM has yet to announce changes to the Dzeldes’ now-va...
To continue reading this article...
More Media News
Two Tripura journalists attacked in separate incidents
By Suganthi Marimuthu in Media News on Thursday, 14th May 2026 at 2:23pm
3APL Apple 98.5fm shuts down
By Staff writers in Media News on Thursday, 14th May 2026 at 1:45pm
Upfront: Housing tax bombshell, Taylor draws tax line, Migrants told “no welfare”..
By Staff Writers in Media News on Thursday, 14th May 2026 at 5:51am
In PR: Cole is Stellar, Council gig marks return to Parra, New PR Substack
By Staff Writers in Media News on Wednesday, 13th May 2026 at 6:28pm
In Pictures: Influencing attends Day 1 (Builders Day) at AWS Summit
By Will McLennan in Media News on Thursday, 14th May 2026 at 11:30am
What story is New Zealand telling itself about Maiki Sherman’s resignation?
By Nigel Bowen in Media News on Thursday, 14th May 2026 at 7:25amMedia news latest
Marcoms news latest