Martin Devlin
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Martin Devlin (born 1964) is a New Zealand radio and television broadcaster. In July 2012, The Radio Network announced that Devlin would take over the morning show for NZ's first private station, Radio Hauraki. Devlin later anchored a show on Newstalk ZB, until 2021.{{Cite web|title=The Devlin Radio Show|url=https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/the-devlin-radio-show/|access-date=2021-07-25|website=ZB|language=en-nz}} Devlin is currently host of the DSPN - Devlin Sports Podcast Network.{{Cite web |title=DSPN - Devlin Sports Podcast Network {{!}} Podcasts |url=https://www.rova.nz/podcasts/dspn-devlin-sports-podcast-network |access-date=2025-01-14 |website=www.rova.nz |language=en-NZ}}
Biography
Devlin is the nephew of New Zealand rock-and-roll star Johnny Devlin,{{cite web|url=http://www.sportingcontacts.co.nz/Person_Display_38.aspx?CategoryId=1&pageId=0&ProductId=52|archive-date=2024-05-09 |title=Martin Devlin |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240509025402/http://www.sportingcontacts.co.nz/Person_Display_38.aspx?CategoryId=1&pageId=0&ProductId=52 |url-status=dead |website=Sporting Contacts}} Agency bio and was educated at St. Patrick's College, Silverstream.
Devlin began his broadcasting career in radio in 1987, and is the recipient of numerous broadcasting awards, including 'sports broadcaster of the year' six times.{{Cite web|title=Martin Devlin|url=https://www.celebrityspeakers.co.nz/speakers/martin-devlin|access-date=2021-07-25|website=Celebrity Speakers|language=en-NZ}} Devlin has worked on a variety of shows: Energy FM in New Plymouth, Channel Z in Wellington, as well as networks – The Edge, Radio Sport and Radio Live.{{Cite web|last=Screen|first=NZ On|title=Martin Devlin {{!}} NZ On Screen|url=https://www.nzonscreen.com/profile/martin-devlin|access-date=2021-07-25|website=www.nzonscreen.com|language=en}} Devlin writes sport for NZ Rugby World, and does a sport talkback blog for tvnz.co.nz as well as being a regular weekly contributor for Rugby Centre on Sky TV's Rugby Channel.
Devlin anchored TVNZ's coverage of both the 2010 FIFA World Cup and 2014 Fifa World Cup.{{Cite web|title=Martin Devlin: FIFA World Cup day one|url=http://tvnz.co.nz/content/3585101.xml|access-date=2021-07-25|website=TVNZ}}{{Cite web|date=23 May 2014|title=Martin Devlin to Host TVNZ's FIFA World Cup Coverage|url=https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU1405/S00353/martin-devlin-to-host-tvnz-s-fifa-world-cup-coverage.htm|access-date=2021-07-25|website=www.scoop.co.nz}} In January 2011, Martin Devlin identified himself as the person involved in a minor 'disorderly behaviour' charge in December 2010.{{cite news|author=Steward, Ian|date=24 January 2011|title=Devlin outs himself in disorderly-behaviour case|work=Stuff.co.nz|url=http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/4574358/Devlin-outs-himself-in-disorderly-behaviour-case|accessdate=20 October 2011}}
Devlin anchored the 2011 Rugby World Cup. On the opening night of the Rugby World Cup, over one million viewers tuned in to watch Devlin interview Jonah Lomu in the minutes before the opening match that featured the All Blacks vs Tonga.{{cite news|author=Charlton, Cory|date=7 October 2011|title=Rugby World Cup a huge ratings winner|work=nzherald.co.nz|url=http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10757122|accessdate=18 March 2012}}
Devlin was briefly taken off air in May 2021 after allegations that he attempted to physically assault a colleague in the NZME newsroom. It was also alleged that he had sent inappropriate messages to other colleagues. Devlin apologised and said he struggled with mental health issues.{{cite web|last=Plumb|first=Simon|date=21 May 2021|title='Ashamed' radio host Martin Devlin off-air after throwing punch at young journalist and 'inappropriate' messages|url=https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/300311656/ashamed-radio-host-martin-devlin-offair-after-throwing-punch-at-young-journalist-and-inappropriate-messages|work=Stuff.co.nz}} In July 2021, Devlin was reinstated to his role after two complaints were found to not be substantiated.{{Cite web|title=Independent workplace investigation finds complaints against broadcaster Martin Devlin not substantiated|url=https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/independent-workplace-investigation-finds-complaints-against-broadcaster-martin-devlin-not-substantiated/VOLNKE3LYAV7T2BSXD4T7VGZC4/|access-date=2021-07-13|website=The New Zealand Herald |language=en-NZ}}{{Cite web|date=2021-07-13|title=Martin Devlin's young victim leaves NZME as punch-throwing radio host keeps his job|url=https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/300356646/martin-devlins-young-victim-leaves-nzme-as-punchthrowing-radio-host-keeps-his-job|access-date=2021-07-13|website=Stuff |language=en}} In July 2021, it was reported that Devlin had unsuccessfully attempted suicide.{{Cite web|date=2021-07-20|title=Broadcaster Martin Devlin in hospital after attempt to take his own life, ex-wife says|url=https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/300361807/broadcaster-martin-devlin-in-hospital-after-attempt-to-take-his-own-life-exwife-says|access-date=2021-07-25|website=Stuff |language=en}}
In November 2021, Devlin announced that he had resigned from NZME.{{cite web |title=Martin Devlin resigns from Newstalk ZB and station owner NZME |url=https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/martin-devlin-resigns-from-newstalk-zb-and-station-owner-nzme/GKU6VS4OTXP53WMQETDFIJWFDA/ |website=The New Zealand Herald |access-date=6 February 2022}}
By 2022, Devlin had become a host on The Platform, an internet radio station founded by veteran broadcaster Sean Plunket.{{cite news |last1=Greive |first1=Duncan |date=20 August 2022 |title=Two hours with the secretive rich lister bankrolling Sean Plunket's The Platform |work=The Spinoff |url=https://thespinoff.co.nz/business/20-08-2022/two-hours-with-the-secretive-rich-lister-bankrolling-sean-plunkets-the-platform |access-date=28 December 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220831200516/https://thespinoff.co.nz/business/20-08-2022/two-hours-with-the-secretive-rich-lister-bankrolling-sean-plunkets-the-platform |archive-date=31 August 2022}}{{cite news |date=15 May 2022 |title=Re-Platformed: radio outcasts make their own platform |work=Radio New Zealand |url=https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/mediawatch/audio/2018841863/re-platformed-radio-outcasts-make-their-own-outlet |url-status=live |access-date=28 December 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220713074940/https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/mediawatch/audio/2018841863/re-platformed-radio-outcasts-make-their-own-outlet |archive-date=13 July 2022}} In October 2024, Devlin left The Platform.{{cite web |title=Martin Devlin Signing Off On The Platform |url=https://theplatform.kiwi/podcasts/episode/martin-devlin-signing-off-on-the-platform |publisher=The Platform |access-date=28 October 2024 |date=11 October 2024}}
In 2024 Devlin launched DSPN - Devlin Sports Podcast Network, which is hosted by rova (part of MediaWorks New Zealand)