Friend needs a camera for 25-30k

[Cool Buddy]

Hasn't got much idea about camera types etc. So I feel it would be better for him to go for a super zoom rather than a low end DSLR.
Needs to cover an event for a newspaper. Any suggestions?

 

[sujoyp]

for superzoom my choice is Panasonic fz150 and 2nd choice canon sx40

FZ150 have great reviews and have great picture quality even when full zoom. Check its reviews