Media and marketingAPN and Fairfax pursue merger discussionAustralia's APN and rival publisher Fairfax say they are in talks to merge their NZ businesses which would create the biggest stand-alone media company.11 May 05:00 PM
BDBDMedia and marketingDemerger can attract buyersAPN News & Media and its NZME unit in New Zealand would become more attractive takeover targets after demerging.11 May 05:00 PM
Media and marketingNZME, Fairfax in talks to create giantAPN News and Media and Fairfax Media are in "exclusive talks" to fold their local operations - NZME and Fairfax NZ - into a listed NZ media company.10 May 10:20 PM
Media and marketingNZME CEO - merger a 'coming together of equals'The proposed merger is tipped as building a business with the scale needed to compete with global media platforms.10 May 10:10 PM
Media and marketingAPN-Fairfax merger speculation continuesAs APN prepares to announce a potential A$200 million capital raising, speculation around a New Zealand merger with Fairfax continues.09 May 08:40 PM
Media and marketingNZME-Fairfax merger not impossible: analystsA merger between the New Zealand operations of NZME and Fairfax Media would require Commerce Commission approval, say analysts.09 May 09:05 AM
BDBDMedia and marketingAPN shares in trading haltShares in the Australian parent of Herald publishers NZME are in a trading halt pending the release of an announcement to the market.09 May 01:15 AM
Media and marketingMore turmoil at TV3Changes at the top of the beleaguered MediaWorks are not over, as speculation mounts it could soon have a new chairman.08 May 05:32 AM
OpinionBrian GaynorBrian Gaynor: Weldon wrong choice for MediaWorksCOMMENT: The life of a CEO can be tough and Weldon's demeanour at the GeoOp meeting clearly showed that the MediaWorks job had got the better of him.06 May 05:00 PM
OpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: MediaWorks boss went too fast for the tribeCOMMENT: Mark Weldon may have been the smartest guy in the room but that's seldom enough.06 May 05:00 PM
OpinionJohn DrinnanJohn Drinnan: Radio NZ weighs up asset salesCOMMENT: Radio New Zealand may sell some of its property portfolio to replenish its coffers.06 May 01:42 AM
BDBDMedia and marketingMediaWorks banned from Reserve Bank pressersThe Reserve Bank has banned MediaWorks from its media conferences as punishment for journalists leaking sensitive market information.05 May 11:55 PM
Media and marketingWill Hilary Barry rethink her resignation?Hilary Barry staying on could be the victory the embattled broadcaster MediaWorks needs to ensure a viable future.04 May 10:56 PM
Media and marketingInside TV3 revolt: Hilary's killer effectHilary Barry's resignation from TV3 appears to have been the tipping point which led to a revolt by MediaWorks executives against company boss Mark Weldon.04 May 06:06 PM
Media and marketingMediaWorks chief's reign was doomedMark Weldon was not a "cultural fit" at MediaWorks, says the company's former head of news and current affairs Mark Jennings.03 May 11:08 PM
Media and marketingMediaWorks chief quits: 'Cost too high'Mark Weldon's reign of TV3 saw the departure of high-profile journalists, including John Campbell and Hilary Barry.03 May 10:18 PM
Media and marketing'Don't trip on the ruins you created'Mark Weldon's resignation from MediaWorks has triggered harsh reactions on social media.03 May 09:39 PM
Media and marketingThe swimming champ who dived into TVOutgoing MediaWorks chief made his name as a swimmer but he found greater success in the world of big business.03 May 09:09 PM
EditorialEditorial: MediaWorks' loss of talent worrisomeThe fear is MediaWorks is losing too much talent. It needs to show it is still a serious competitor for visual news and current affairs.02 May 11:52 PM
Media and marketingChannel 4 to focus on reality TVMediaWorks and America's NBCUniversal International Networks have formed a joint venture to rebrand Channel Four as Bravo New Zealand.02 May 05:30 PM
Media and marketing'Full support' for under fire CEOHilary Barry's exit from TV3 has not dented the position of broadcasting boss Mark Weldon with the Mediaworks board of directors giving him "full support".02 May 04:55 AM
OpinionJohn DrinnanJohn Drinnan: MediaWorks owner tightens reinsCOMMENT: MediaWorks owner Oaktree Capital is more closely overseeing TV3, Four and half the country's commercial radio stations.28 Apr 09:30 PM
Media and marketingFormer NZME CEO's new roleJane Hastings is heading across the ditch to take on the role of chief operating officer for Event Hospitality and Entertainment in Sydney.27 Apr 02:56 AM
OpinionJohn DrinnanJohn Drinnan: Throwing away key to the lockupCOMMENT: It's easy to see the leaking of an official cash rate decision from a Reserve Bank lockup as a one-off mistake by MediaWorks.21 Apr 09:29 PM
BDBDMedia and marketingAugusta Capital buys NZME House for $115.8mAugusta Capital has bought NZME House in Auckland for $115.8 million with plans to bundle the property into a syndication investment offer.17 Apr 10:20 PM
Media and marketingNew York Times to invest $50m in digital expansionThe New York Times publication will invest $50 million over the next three years to increase its digital audience.15 Apr 12:15 AM
Media and marketingNZME launches farming showNZME is launching The Country, which will see its radio, digital and print brands merge to become the hub for all rural content.15 Apr 12:00 AM
OpinionJohn DrinnanJohn Drinnan: Rialto setting its sights on AsiaRialto Channel is moving into the Asian pay TV market and taking a "significant" investment in a Hong Kong-based TV distributor, writes John Drinnan.14 Apr 09:17 PM
