Axed TV3 presenter John Campbell has held talks with Radio New Zealand about the possibility of moving to the national broadcaster, sources say.

It is understood Campbell and senior managers at Radio NZ have discussed a possible new position at the station.

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Sources said this week Campbell had talked to both his long-time friend, Carol Hirschfeld, and separately with RNZ chief executive Paul Thompson.

Thompson and Head of Content Hirschfeld did not respond to calls and messages.

Radio NZ Communications manager John Barr said he had no knowledge of talks between RNZ and Campbell.

Campbell's long-running current affairs show Campbell Live was axed after an internal review by MediaWorks management.

The final episode screened last month and Campbell said at the time he was going to take some time off to consider his options and spend time with his children.

Campbell had been at TV3 for 24 years having worked his way up from a reporting role to news presenter to fronting his own show. He said he was leaving on good terms.

More than half a million viewers tuned in for the final show.

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