Greg Boyed's widow Caroline Chevin has posted a song for Greg to Facebook and thanked family and friends for their support after his death.
The widow of Kiwi broadcaster Greg Boyed has spoken out publicly for the first time since his death.
Swiss pop singer Caroline Chevin posted a poignant video message online last night as she welcomed the new year in song and in remembrance of her husband, who died suddenly last August.
There was an outpouring of shock and grief at Boyed's sudden death. His family revealed the veteran TVNZ presenter had been battling depression.
Standing outside in the video, Chevin breaks into song: "Baby come fly with me - from way up, high we can see. The world is full of wonders and the biggest one is you.
"People who didn't even know Greg, don't know us. For all the cards, for the lovely words, for your thoughts, for your help.
"Family and friends - you are just amazing. We have been so blessed with you out there.
"It's time for me to say thank you. We couldn't have done it without you - so thank you so much."
Caroline Chevin.
Boyed was a respected veteran journalist for TVNZ and had also worked in the Newstalk ZB newsroom shortly before his death.
He died suddenly, on August 20, while on holiday in Switzerland with his wife of four years and their 3-year-old son.
His family said later that the 48-year-old had battled depression over the years.
Chevin, who appears to be wearing a pounamu pendant in the video, acknowledged that she was not sure whether she would be able to continue with her music career after her husband's death.
"But what you just heard is one of my new songs that I've written for my - or our - little boy.
"And it's become a song for Greg as well and for you out there. So come and fly with us and all the best and happy new year."
She ends the video by blowing a kiss to the camera and sending out "much love and aroha".
