I'm glad I'm not the only one who thinks the people who front TV news desks are ‘floozies' (Rogers Rabbits, July 14). I would also describe them as ‘muppet-like' and ‘conceited windbags'.

I've given up on the news on all TV channels as it's so predictable these days. Bad news, more bad news and even more bad news. The media feasts on others' misfortunes.

The way that Hosking and his mate ‘Streety' (the plump blondie who sits next to him – almost on top of him) carry on is sickening.

Then you've got Jack Tame (alias Jack Lame) and Hillary Barry on TV1 mornings. Another dose of puke! Bring back Paul Henry I say.

So I tried watching TV3 news, just as bad, nothing more than a comedy show with very little substance.

All of these presenters are bordering on narcissism. Why can't they just read us the news and quit all their pompous grandstanding and idiotic childish behaviour. It's almost like they've been told to ‘act' out their roles by the powers-that-be.

All to do with ratings and who can make a huge story out of little substance.

So, apart from the odd doco or fishing programme my TV doesn't get a lot of use these days. And I'm all the happier for that.

P Kelly, Te Puna. (Abridged)