Researchers have come up with a list of words appearing in the financial press that may prove to be parlous augers for stock prices.

The Rugby Union is standing by its exclusive deal with Sky TV to broadcast the Rugby World Cup squad from Parliament.

TVNZ chief executive puts a new twist on TV3 assertions that its news ratings slump has been caused by losing the rights to Home and Away to TVNZ.

Matilda Rice has quit her sales job at MediaWorks to go work for the opposition.

The layoffs come after Michael Bloomberg's return about a year ago following three terms as New York mayor.

Privatisation is unlikely, but the Government is looking at other ways for TVNZ to get friendly with the private sector, writes John Drinnan.

Sky TV's emerged from its first year of viable pay TV competition with only a few scratches.

Talk radio tends to have a conservative audience and when he appears in the Herald Hosking's opinion is one of many. But TV has a pervasive influence, writes John Drinnan.

An initial public offer and float of NZME - publisher of the New Zealand Herald - is still a possibility, says the company's owner, Sydney-based APN News & Media.

Weaker circulation sales reflected stable subscription revenue offset by "continued pressure on retail sales".

Mediaworks boss Mark Weldon tells Matt Nippert that despite some grim-looking numbers, the company's strategy is working.

How long before one super-agency promotes film and TV alike?, asks John Drinnan.

One lucky Kiwi managed to add a cool $2 billion to their fortune this year.

Hollywood is as eager as ever for Chinese money, courting investors, including state-owned enterprises.

"I am hoping that when we launch our new 7pm current affairs show, Story, it will give us a boost," Mark Jennings says.

The newspaper, first published in 1888 , has been sold to Japanese publisher Nikkei Inc. for 844 million pounds.

British publishing firm Pearson is considering a sale of the Financial Times.

Finance Minister says Chinese counterparts have expressed concern to him, saying debate on foreign buyers more "hard-edged" in NZ than in other countries.

NZ On Air will decide on Wednesday whether to fund a new 5:30pm soap opera which TV3 hopes will help boost ratings for 3News, writes John Drinnan.

John Campbell's image is flying high, though in this employment market you would have to be careful about turning down too many options, writes John Drinnan.

Joe Hockey has been awarded $200,000 in damages after it was ruled a poster and two Twitter messages defamed him.

At an awards event, hosted by accounting firm EY, two of the Herald's reporters have been honored with top awards.

The future of TV3 news and current affairs rests on the success of the new current affairs show called Story, writes John Drinnan.

Broadcasters have won the 'global mode' world streaming battle - ISPs say they'll stop offering the service from September.

The brazen actions of Call Plus - promoting its Global Mode method of accessing foreign television, ultimately killed the service, says media writer John Drinnan.

Former RadioLive talkback hoast John Tamihere says he is moving on after a tough 18 months for his family following the settlement of his defamation action against Mediaworks.

APN News & Media chief executive Michael Miller has resigned and has accepted the position of Executive Chairman of News Corp’s Australasian business.

The Spark-owned video-on-demand service Lightbox will be bidding for streaming rights for NRL games, forcing Sky to defend its stranglehold on mainstream TV sport.

One of country's most respected journalists and newsroom leaders take the reins of the weekday New Zealand Herald.