Editor-at-Large Shayne Currie is one of New Zealand's most experienced senior journalists and media leaders.
Editor-at-Large Shayne Currie is one of New Zealand's most experienced senior journalists and media leaders. He has held executive and senior editorial roles at NZME including Managing Editor, NZ Herald Editor and Herald on Sunday Editor. He has studied at Cambridge University in the UK and helped lead many of NZME's most successful editorial projects including the establishment of an integrated, multimedia newsroom operation. Shayne is now back writing on a range of topics, including the weekly Media Insider column, and helping the newsroom on a range of public events and strategic content projects.
Marketing awards storm: TVNZ dropped as main sponsor; Ex-CEO sells MediaWorks shares
Ad industry leader on sponsorship move: 'It’s certainly not how I’ve conducted business.'
Media strife: Top Murdoch TV exec meets PM; Trolls target NZ MAFS bride; Q&A with Guyon Espiner
Jailed radio star's new podcast; Xero ad account up for pitch; NZME eyes earnings growth.
NZME bucks media trends, predicts earnings growth in 2024
Property portal OneRoof is leading profitability at media business.
'No news isn't good news': How Newshub reported its own demise
'This was not an easy decision' - CEO on show's closure.
Newshub closure: Bosses' full speeches to 'devastated' staff today
TV bosses confirm talks have been held with rival media companies.
'Don't make me cry': Newshub's biggest stars front on its closure, up to 300 job losses
Bosses say no deal 'at this stage' with a third party for a pared-back TV3 news service.
'I'm not a magician': Minister Melissa Lee on job cuts; TVNZ's plan to axe Fair Go, keep brand
TVNZ boss: 'We do need to move forward with this difficult but necessary proposal.'
Live: TVNZ job cuts - Fair Go, news bulletins to be axed
The state-owned TV company proposed cuts last month. Many defended the need for news.
'Misleading', 'inflammatory': ZB host censured over Māori, Pacific health comments
Broadcast had 'potential to cause serious harm' - BSA; NZME ordered to pay costs.
Fringe station Reality Check Radio off air - Peter Williams in PR plea for donations
'I spent my life in the media so I know what’s at stake here.'
Exclusive: Newshub set to secure lifeline but job losses still likely
Warner Bros Discovery is set to announce a new deal that might save the news hour.
Revealed: NZ's most (and least) trusted media organisations; RNZ falls from top spot
After four years in top position, RNZ is no longer NZ's most trusted media organisation.
The fall and rise of Duncan Garner; Top reality TV shows 'at risk'; Media hacker's frustration
NZ's biggest ad deal at crunch point; Boss of troubled Stripe firm sets up UK companies.
Unhappy Ardern distances herself from $3.2m doco; film set for $1.2m taxpayer rebate
'Ardern has chosen not to communicate her thoughts on the documentary to the filmmakers.'
MediaWorks hack claims: Personal data of 2.4m people and The Block votes allegedly stolen
Company investigating hacker's claims; expert advises what people should do.
Secret work to save Newshub; TVNZ staff in new PR offensive; ABs' show caught in TV strife
PM's office stops Melissa Lee interview; AP news agency set to exit NZ - legal notice.
Watch: Top TVNZ stars in new campaign to fight for shows, jobs
Miriama Kamo, Jack Tame, Anna Burns-Francis and Garth Bray among top names fronting video.
Media struggles: NZ Doctor, Pharmacy Today to be sold as firm faces up to challenges
According to one source, the company is battling a drop in advertising revenue.
Top journalist challenges TVNZ CEO for apology at heated staff meeting
TVNZ: 'We expect sessions like this to be robust.'
The $2 billion digital 'ram raids': Inside the scams - fraudsters targeting your money
Revealed: The lengths scammers are going to, to deceive Kiwis.
Chlöe Swarbrick opens up on life, family, abuse and why she’s not in politics forever
'I am very, very lucky to have somebody who puts up with me,' says Auckland Central MP.
$800k in public funding approved for $3.2m Jacinda Ardern feature film
NZFC bosses are confident doco will be a success amid questions over commercial potential.
‘Last of its kind’ - TVNZ staff ‘deeply concerned’ as flagship shows face axe
Former PM Helen Clark has labelled the cuts 'disgraceful'.
'Dumbfounded': Top cop on TV show's axing; TVNZ cuts: CEO's dash back from Oz
Mystery of Newshub show; Weather wars - top agency eyes Oz; Start-up website hits trouble.
Broadcasting Minister told last week about TVNZ mass job cuts, staff distraught
The state broadcaster may cut its 6pm news from one hour to 30 minutes.
TVNZ set to cut dozens of jobs; 6pm bulletin may be cut to 30 minutes
The state broadcaster may cut its 6pm news from one hour to 30 minutes.
'Heartbreaking': More media strife, sadness as top arts website goes into 'hiatus'
'I feel incredibly sad - it is a massive loss to arts communities.'
Media strife: Up to 21 Film Commission staff set to lose roles; screen veteran calls for merger
One of the screen industry's biggest names believes it's time NZFC and NZ on Air merged.
Secret meeting: Newshub 'baffled' over TVNZ rejection of joint news plan; TVNZ hits back
A news agency might have saved Newshub - but TVNZ walked away, despite its own losses.
TVNZ's 'tough' $16.7m loss: Shorty St in spotlight; TV stars eye new gigs; Minister's 'appalling' remark
Stuff layoffs - sports staff learn fate; New ad agencies leader.
Inside Newshub closure - top boss speaks, 5.30pm news show also faces axe
The shows facing the off switch, including 5.30pm news; boss tells of heartbreak.
Newshub closure: Warner Bros boss fronts; PM reacts; Star's morale-boosting speech
There are 'a lot of devastated staff', a senior journalist said.
'Folks, this is awful': Full transcripts of what devastated Newshub staff were told today
'There is no sugar-coating it.'
Exclusive: Sir John Key on leaving ANZ, a new life and Hawaii house with Bronagh - and interest rates
'I said [to Bronagh]: Just be careful when you get to know me... you may not like me!'
A rare and revealing interview with a slightly exasperated Sir Russell Coutts
'Let that entrepreneurial spirit shine through': Sailing great on NZ's future.
TV rugby rights shake-up; Laura's new gig; John Campbell hits back - join our reader debate
Media Insider: Seven bewildering ad complaints; NZME, Sky and Stuff on their financials.
Top international comedian applies to liquidate NZ production company
The Stripe Studios entity is facing legal action from Netflix star.
Exclusive: TVNZ's new CEO on job losses, challenges and John Campbell's columns
'What I’ve committed to our team is that I’ll be as open and honest as I can be.'
They lured a legend to NZ, now a TV firm is in spotlight over bills; 7pm show's new name
RNZ ratings standoff; Ex-Air NZ agency moves to Qantas; TV star's exit: 'I was exhausted'.
Watch: The Kiwi creative, the Hollywood superstar and one of this year's best Super Bowl ads
'We went through easily a hundred different scripts and concepts.'
A year ago Auckland Domain was under water. Today it will groove to its biggest concert ever
A mini city has sprouted in the Domain as final tickets are on sale.
The PM, VIPs and crayfish - inside Shane Jones’ big Waitangi party; 7pm TV wars: MAFS' strong first week
A who's who of business, politics, media and PR mingle at party: 'There was no riff-raff.'
Fair Gone! Popular show's host resigns; Ali Mau's career move; Ads axed after Lotto complaint
Media Insider: Sky's delicate business move; NZ firm's Apple Vision work; Bravo's big rise
The fake FaceTime kidnap: Kiwi arrested in Thailand over abduction hoax
'Interpol contacted Thai police ... but when we arrived, they were having a party.'
7pm TV wars delayed: Hiring freeze hits Bridge show; Piha doco: Police PR stumble
Taylor Swift radio frenzy - 2 tickets, 52,000 calls; Big changes loom for regional media.
Media tumult: Traditional TV broadcasting faces off switch - briefing document
The ministry document highlights how little global giants contribute to local productions.
Revealed: The voice to replace Kim Hill on RNZ - and there's a twist
Media Insider: RNZ names a new host - they may also have a co-host.
TikTok data concerns: Giant telco ditches website code, ANZ reviews use
Social media giant feels the heat over data privacy - why it feels unfairly singled out.
John Campbell’s curious and controversial career twist; Layoffs loom at Stuff; Jack's big wedding
Radio host departs breakfast show; Black Clash's amazing ratings; Oz ad agency eyes NZ.
Tearful Simon Barnett's radio return - 'I hope and pray my wife is listening somehow'
Broadcasting legend: 'I have been on the cusp of tears all day'.
'I talk to Jodi all the time': Simon Barnett on heartbreak and a return to radio
'I look at her photo, I kiss her every night before bed. I look at her every morning.'
'Annoyed, angry, hurt': Top commentator loses role - but leaves today on a high
Media Insider: Race caller considered legal action after TAB did not renew contract.
Jacinda Ardern foils Daily Mail paparazzi; Air NZ safety videos face revamp; Respected media firm for sale
Media Insider: TVNZ's late scramble over Breakfast; Simon Barnett's ZB return
How the Greens’ PR machine completely disintegrated - and what all businesses can learn
PR expert on Greens: 'They need to examine their self-righteousness.'
7 Questions, 8 CEOs: 'NZ media is going to lose some fantastic talent'
CEOS of Warner Bros. Discovery, RNZ, ODT, MBM, Spark Foundry, FCB, NBR & Bastion open up.
Lunch with... Paul Henry, Brian and Hannah Tamaki, Ashley Bloomfield, Ruby Tui, Wayne Brown, Chlöe Swarbrick, Paddy Gower, and more
Highlights from Shayne Currie's sit-down chats with some of NZ's most prominent figures.
7 Questions, six CEOs: Defining or devastating? Why 2024 shapes as NZ media‘s most pivotal year
The CEOS of MediaWorks, Stuff, Are Media, GroupM, D3 and the owner of The Spinoff open up.
‘A beautiful woman in every way’: Scotty Stevenson on his wife Claire's death, new life as solo dad
'I was very privileged to be able to care for Claire in the last few months at home.'
Jessica, then ... who? Political editor Jessica Mutch McKay quits TVNZ
One of TVNZ’s highest-profile journalists is leaving the state broadcaster.
The astonishing life and future plans of Ruby Tui - 'is your passion still in this?'
She opens up over lunch about her book, the RWC singalong and kids.
7 Questions: Media CEOs open up - ‘A desk is a dangerous place from which to view the world’
Part 1: The CEOs of TVNZ, Sky, NZME, Pacific Media Network, PHD and OMD open up.
High-flyer: Top CEO on leadership, life, trouble at 40,000ft - and lifting NZ out of its funk
'We are fit for summer, but we won’t be taking our eyes off the ball, I can tell you.'
Media's chaotic year - the naughty and nice list; 1000+ jobs set to go; Sky re-signs top commentators
Ad agency's big TAB win; TVNZ's new CEO & annual report; Vote for media moment of 2023.
Revealed: TVNZ's new chief executive - its first female boss
The new boss will lead a massive transformation at the state broadcaster.
TV news show cut - Neil Waka's farewell; Braunias: The 5 best books to read this summer
The leading contenders to take over from Kim Hill; Inside the press gallery Xmas party.
TV boss cleared of editorial interference: Report reveals messy saga
A messy saga at Whakaata Māori may not be over yet.
$200 for 25km: Warning over Christmas party taxi rip-offs
Since the rules were loosened in 2017, some drivers have been charging excessive sums.
The remarkable David Lomas: TV star opens up on reuniting families, love and surviving a fatal air crash with Paul Holmes
How a top investigative journalist has created some of TV's most emotional moments.
Māori Television reporter quits in fallout over election story, investigation launched
Media Insider: Investigation at Māori TV over alleged political interference
Strategy leak: Is RNZ buying a fight with media? Ryan Bridge on his 7pm move; TVNZ star quits
Media Insider: Big advertising moves; Business reporter and gold medalist to wed.
Revealed: Breakfast TV shake-ups - the new host to replace Bridge
Media Insider: Lloyd Burr has had a rollercoaster year that ends on a big high.
‘Substack has a Nazi problem’: Kiwi entrepreneur’s $1.1b media tech business in spotlight; Stuff's Circuit breaker
Media Insider: Why an independent ad agency cold-shoulders awards.
'Ripped apart': TVNZ shake-up - 9 top roles gone; ZB star's close call with hacker
NZR PR boss' surprise resignation; Ad exec's new venture; All the Pressies winners.
Out of tune: Dozens of jobs to be cut as Chorus embeds new structure
'Sadly, we will see people leaving the company early next year.'
Woman accused of threatening to kill top architecture firm staff appears in court
A woman facing six charges stood quietly as a judge considered extending name suppression.
'My heart is in it ... body's given up': Kate Hawkesby's 'bittersweet' final show; Agency nabs top newsman
Mr Fixit brought into SENZ as TAB buys the troubled firm; Ex NZ radio star brutally axed.
Tearful Breakfast host Matty McLean quits TVNZ; joins former ZM star at The Hits
Media Insider: 'Finally this face-for-radio is where it belongs! I’m so excited.'
'Potential vulnerabilities': TVNZ review has 11 findings to help prevent rogue interviews, editing
'Trust is built over a long period of time, yet can be eroded so quickly.'