TVNZ has confirmed that journalist Jenny Suo will front 1 NEWS Tonight in 2019.

New host of 1 NEWS Tonight Jenny Suo Source: 1 NEWS

Suo, who joined 1 NEWS last year, had previously hosted Newshub Late and had been a reporter at TV3 for eight years.

Suo has reported on a wide range of national news stories over the past year, as well as hosting Breakfast and 1 NEWS Tonight.

"I am incredibly excited to join the talented and hardworking team at 1 NEWS Tonight," Suo said in a statement.

"It is an honour and a privilege to tell the stories that matter to New Zealanders."

TVNZ's Head of News and Current Affairs, John Gillespie said: " It's great Jenny will be fronting Tonight in 2019.

"Jenny is an excellent and much respected broadcaster, both as a talented reporter and presenter."