Shayne Currie
NZME Editor-at-Large
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.
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TV3 future in spotlight – could it be a Sky buy?; Shorty St eyes life support again
Cuts at creative ad agency; NZR-Sky TV deal close; PR agencies' big global wins.
The lawyer, the horse magazine and ex-TVNZ news chief's evidence – court orders retrial
Defamation jury should not have heard expert evidence of Bill Ralston, says court.
Chaos, comedy and chips: Inside the media and business mind of Leigh Hart
Leigh Hart opens up in this week's Media Insider podcast.
'Real story coming': Unauthorised Ardern book – who’s behind it and who’s been interviewed
About 120 people, including ZB's Mike Hosking and Heather du Plessis-Allan, interviewed.
Radio legal war brewing: AM stations imperilled under RNZ plan to replace 2 masts with 1
Landmark towers to be demolished: Sport, Pacific, Māori AM radio services under threat.
Hungry 'food deliverer' at doorstep - fake video dupes Stuff; Big ad industry moves, exits
Heather du Plessis-Allan's big night at Radio Awards; TVNZ drops award-winning series.
Newstalk ZB wins station of the year for 5th straight year; Heather du Plessis-Allan named broadcaster of the year
Mike Hosking, Marcus Lush, Stacey Morrison among those honoured in night of celebrations.
Will Stuff staff share in CEO's big payday? NZME's new chair opens up
Sinead Boucher on her staff trust scheme; Steven Joyce's focus as NZME refreshes board.
'Let's see how I go, aye': League legend Shaun Johnson's new TV career
The halfback played more than 220 matches for the Warriors in two stints with the club.
Chilled out: Inside the NZME shareholders' meeting as agitator Jim Grenon fronts up
Steven Joyce and Grenon appointed to Herald owner's board and turn their focus inward.
From $1 to millions – Sinead Boucher sells 50% of Stuff Digital to Trade Me
The 50% sale of Stuff Digital comes as Trade Me is in a tense battle with OneRoof.
NZME's D-Day is finally here: What to expect at today's shareholder meeting
Shareholders come together to vote in media firm's new board, to be led by Steven Joyce.
One of our newest knights and his incredible backstory of creating a $660m company in his garage
'I don’t care if it’s Martha Stewart or the bloody Pope. I’m not taking [Made in NZ] off.'
Tina from Turners' new ad - fat-shaming complaints; RNZ trust targets 'too modest' - Govt
A small town's media stoush; Costly PR conference - the PR response; PRINZ Awards winners.
'Pushing them hard': Media Minister on TVNZ's financials ... and RNZ's falling radio ratings
Media Insider podcast: Minister's advice to RNZ - never lose sight of core radio business.
'Positive momentum': MediaWorks posts $16.2m loss; growth in revenue and Ebitda
The media firm says it expects to secure new banking facilities by the end of June.
'Worked around the clock': Repaired Air NZ jet back in air with non-passenger flight
Jet that was holed after hitting airbridge flies to Singapore for scheduled maintenance.
RNZ's radio audience slumps to lowest level in more than five years
Stark reality: RNZ loses almost 200,000 listeners in past five years.
These parody billboards attacked the Greens – why they've fallen foul of advertising rules
Sensible Sentencing Trust ads were misleading but ASA rejects harm and offence complaints.
An epic, wild 218 days: Meet the family of six who walked the length of NZ
An inspiring, astonishing adventure, including being mistaken for missing Marokopa family.
Low-level flight: Air NZ jet with punctured fuselage lands safely
Plane has hole after hitting airbridge; it has returned to NZ on unpressurised flight.
'I didn't expect to be hit by a 777': Air NZ jet's fuselage punctured – plane to return from Oz at low altitude
The damaged 777 will fly to NZ today, unpressurised over the Tasman, for repairs.
Breakfast battle: Hosking v Barnett ratings and Bridge is back; RNZ cuts: What's in line?
Ted Lasso meets Drive to Survive in Auckland FC doco; Rock legend and a Kiwi ad campaign.
RNZ funding slashed, minister wants stronger audience reach, trust levels
Government announces a boost for regional journalism; RNZ faces $18m cut over four years.
Outspoken NZME shareholder sells out of media firm; Jim Grenon lifts stake to 13%
Troy Bowker remains 'fully supportive' of Grenon as a 'major disruptor' at Herald owner.
'Heartbreaking': Smith & Caughey's to close for good, almost 100 job losses
Auckland's prestigious flagship retailer to close after 145 years despite rescue attempts.
Inside the incredible rise and sad fall of Smith & Caughey’s – why it is closing for good
Despite a rescue attempt, Auckland's flagship store has faced a 'perfect storm'.
Lawyer Linda Clark takes leave from TVNZ board over former top cop's media injunction
TVNZ may yet join media firms in fighting injunction that was sought and won by Clark.
Seven gems of the Seven Seas Splendor - from a personal butler to a bespoke cocktail list
The $9.97 million art collection includes works enviable to many gallery curators.
'They've labelled me a troublemaker': Top economics professor terminates blog, takes aim at politicians
Auckland professor's final post accuses political parties of threatening his prospects.
Threats at renowned architecture firm: Ex-worker learns fate, now eyeing law school
Woman hears fate in court, after threats that saw firm go into lockdown, staff sent home.
'S*** telly': Ex-TVNZ host target of internal staff emails; Iconic Sports Cafe show expands to Oz
Are we in for a C-bomb sequel at the Voyager Media Awards?; The Spinoff editor steps down.
'Unhinged', 'Demeaning': Columnist's C-bomb attack on female MPs - Minister, Stuff, PR bosses respond
PR boss: Anger over C-word has deflected legitimate criticism of Nats over pay equity.
Secrets of the Splendor: Inside the nerve centre of one of the world’s most luxurious cruise ships
Meet the man responsible for the safe passage of a floating luxury art gallery and hotel.
ZB political ed Jason Walls replacing Katie Bradford at TVNZ
Walls has been ZB political editor since January 2023.
From the heartbreak of losing her husband at just 48, a couple's enduring media legacy
'It allows me to focus on myself and the kids and figure out life without Allan.'
Noise ban, off-limit interviews: TVNZ's rules as RNZ moves in; Ad agencies take aim at global merger
Untimely deaths of 3 respected NZ journalists; NZME set to take on Trade Me for car sales.
'Very happy': Jim Grenon to join NZME board with Steven Joyce in peace deal that ends bitter battle
Barbara Chapman will step down as NZME chair; Grenon's three nominees withdrawn.
NZME board battle: Big US shareholder withdraws director nominations
Osmium has yet to say who it might be backing for the NZME board roles.
NZME board battle – Takeovers Panel clears Jim Grenon of any code breach
It says Grenon's move and association with Caniwi did not exceed 20% of voting rights.
'Back to life': Baywatch legend's Kiwi series rescued after TV firm's collapse, debts
David Hasselhoff tells of love for NZ and joy of saved show despite Stripe Studios' debts.
'No-brainer': NZME chair on why she'll step down early; Steven Joyce opens up on board bid
Barbara Chapman: 'Focus of last few months has been on preserving editorial independence'.
Media firm board battle: Ex-National Govt Cabinet minister in line to be NZME chair
A potential compromise is on the horizon in NZME's board battle.
NZME’s new-look exec: Editor-in-chief to top table, chief commercial officer leaving company
The changes come a month before the company's critical shareholders' meeting.
From politics to police: Former Herald political editor's new role as a senior public servant
Claire Trevett in key media relations role; Well-known ex-TVNZ reporter also joins police.
Tall tales: The All Blacks 'kid' who became a great and now spilling secrets of the black jersey
Thirty years on, Ian Jones reveals tactic that may have cost NZ the Rugby World Cup final.
'Critical juncture': TV sector wants public funding support to save reality shows; Three News' 'regret' over 6pm reports
Inside the executive shake-ups at multiple media firms; TV star's new rugby podcast.
'Arrogant wokester loser': Winston Peters blows up at RNZ host
The Deputy Prime Minister appeared to question the value of RNZ's public funding.
NZME board battle: Jim Grenon nominee Philip Crump outlines editorial quest, takes swipe at directors
Crump says Grenon is not a 'political extremist', outlines journalistic vision.
Revealed: NZ's spy agency investigated RNZ journalist's work
A former subeditor says RNZ 'created a dangerous environment of hysteria'; RNZ responds.
Radio upheaval: Station drops hosts, to play music only; Top Sky TV executive quits
TVNZ, Netflix and the battle for your phone; Don Brash buys NZME shares after ad refusal.
'Personal reasons': Director resigns from media company NZME's board
The resignation comes 48 days before a crucial annual shareholders meeting.
'Huge relief': Sky TV switches to new satellite - months of TV signal issues at an end
'Apocalypse or success?' Sky TV reports most customers have switched seamlessly.
'Tabloid clickbait': Inside Philip Polkinghorne's stoush with TV doco makers
A journalist says there was 'nothing deceitful' about his approach to Polkinghorne.
Revealed: The news media outlets that Kiwis trust the most
Improvements for each outlet but the media industry still has a job to rebuild trust.
Inside the halls of power: Departing political ed on media, MPs, and those 1pm conferences; The Chase NZ snag
NZ Rugby TV rights battle heats up - a new broadcaster enters the fray.
'All over the map’: Jim Grenon hits back at shareholder in NZME board battle
Grenon says a lack of a public profile or social media footprint is not a character flaw.
‘Dangerous for NZME’s future’: Vocal investor pulls support for leader of board clean-out
NZME's board takeover looks increasingly likely to come down to an Australian fund's vote.
Media industry shake-up: Radio and outdoor firm MediaWorks sold to majority owner
The acquisition is one of several major moves in the NZ media landscape.
Party pooper: Is RNZ facing a funding cut?; Polkinghorne TV doco - guards to monitor theatre
NBR owner coming home for new venture; TVNZ redundancy costs; A bizarre newsprint tiff.
'Attack lined up': Grenon says he offered compromise but believes NZME board has 'no interest'
NZME says it's still open to engagement, but concerns remain over editorial control.
Revealed: The three regions where some Sky viewers need extra help, possible new dishes for satellite switch
Sky TV outlines what customers need to do ahead of satellite switchover in mid-April.
Stumbling block? Takeovers Panel issues draft ruling on Jim Grenon's NZME board bid - report
Auckland businessman says he is cooperating with panel over 1.2m shares bought on March 4.
'Astounded': NZME shareholder hits back at board for 'personal attack' over text message
Troy Bowker says he believes in free speech; CEO, BusinessDesk founding editor respond.
'Significant risk': NZME board fires back at Grenon; delays shareholders' meeting
The NZME board raises concerns over governance, independence and editorial control.
'How's the family, Wayne': Security boosted at mayor's home after threatening messages
Security car on watch, CCTV to be installed after "disconcerting" Western Springs posts.
‘The job I was born to do': Slimmer, sharper Chase star The Beast opens up in rare NZ interview
Mark Labbett on fatherhood, Bradley Walsh and losing 60kg - how he fared in a NZ pop quiz.
'A fire in my belly': He grew up poor and met dad at 30 - the wild genius behind Synthony
More than 40,000 fans will pack Auckland Domain on Saturday; here's the man behind it all.
'Utterly shocking': Spinoff v Stuff in story stoush; NZME exec quits
TVNZ wins legal battle to keep sources secret; Neil Finn on RNZ host's exit.
'Overreach': Key NZME shareholder backs Jim Grenon but not his other three nominees for board
Grenon: Colman trying to be constructive but 'I disagree with his assessment'.
NZME peace deal? Jim Grenon happy to have CEO on board; existing directors should decide it's 'futile to continue'
In new letter, businessman says he is prepared to give CEO 'benefit of the doubt'.
Media industry shake-up: Is Trade Me eyeing an audacious acquisition of Stuff?
In a back-to-the-future move, could NZ's biggest classifieds website buy into Stuff?
Jim Grenon inquired about buying Stuff - Nine's non-response 'seemed odd to me'
The businessman aiming to be NZME chair confirms approach to buy Stuff in 2020.
Sudden departure: Tearful RNZ host signs off from show with immediate effect
Charlotte Ryan's sudden departure follows the resignation of her producer.
Wanting 'to present me as some sort of extremist': Billionaire takes aim at journalists' union
Union hits back at Jim Grenon, accusing him of PR 'deflection' over 'simple request'.
Cool kids on the block: Advertising pair’s epic move to buy their billboard firm
The glow of success: Pair defy early sceptics in audacious new business deal.
Grenon's NZME letter revealed: 'I do not propose to act as an average, passive board chair'
Billionaire's view is of 'poor performance, bloated costs and weak public disclosure'.
TV star's drugs charges - TVNZ's PR move; Has the advertising industry let down over-50s?
Collapse of TV firm: 'Director has not been located'; Is a new NZME power play in wind?
NZME board battle: Stuff halts discussions to sell Post, Press newspapers to NZ Herald owner
NZME says Stuff is awaiting the outcome and vote of its annual shareholders meeting.