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.

Revenue at NZME eased by 1 per cent to $214.9 million in the first half to June 30, despite "challenging" market conditions.

Air New Zealand says its experience with Warner Bros and The Hobbit helped it secure rights to the Sony Pictures movie Men In Black for the airline's latest safety video.

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.

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

New TVNZ chairwoman Joan Withers describes TV One's rating success from 6pm to 7.30pm as "stunning".

The columnist and comedian will join Radio New Zealand. He's also worked as a food critic and Seven Sharp presenter.

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.

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.

Christopher Niesche writes: Nine chief executive David Gyngell said the profit downturn was a cyclical issue, "bump, not a hill". But is it?

Spark was this week given a lesson - if one were needed - that it is dangerous to mix with a toxic brand like the Whale Oil website, writes John Drinnan.

After being fired from BuzzFeed for plagiarism, Benny Johnson has resurged online with his addictive brand of clickbait.

Discovery Communications, is aiming for 65 per cent of revenue from its international business in three years.

US hedge fund Oaktree Capital has completed its takeover of MediaWorks Investments, confirming rumours it had taken 100 per cent ownership of the media company.

Labour Party folk were stunned when journalist Paddy Gower embarked on a radio tirade, saying the party was "rotten to the core", writes John Drinnan.

PwC is forecasting ups and downs in the NZ media and entertainment sector over the next four years punctuated by disruptive digital technology.

New Zealand On Air is changing its funding system for regional television, but it is too late for the three tiny stations that have closed so far this year.