Dancing with the Stars contestant Martin Devlin will be high-stepping on to the breakfast television stage.
The Game of Two Halves star is understood to be among the hosts stepping in for Paul Henry, who has taken extended leave from TVNZ.
Henry said last week he was taking a two-month break from his 3.40am starts to spend more time with his three teenage daughters.
He and his daughters are said to be sailing to Fiji to enjoy the warmer climate.
Sunday News understands along with Devlin, Close-Up presenter Mark Sainsbury and TV One's 6pm news anchor Simon Dallow will also fill in beside regular presenter Pippa Wetzell.
Devlin returned to the screen earlier this month on the sports show Game of Two Halves, screening at 10pm on Fridays on TVOne.
Earlier this year, Devlin took a walk on the wild side when he competed in a series of Dancing With The Stars.
After his sabbatical Henry, who has a three-year contract with TVNZ, says he will be "raring to go" in time for coverage of the general election later this year.
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