OpinionJohn DrinnanPolitical pressure cuts both waysAn unusual aspect of the campaign to save Campbell Live is the number of people who see political meddling as a factor in its likely demise.23 Apr 09:25 PM
OpinionPeter Thompson: Outrage over Campbell Live overlooks a more fundamental issueMedia studies lecturer Peter Thompson says a finite pot of advertising revenue has made it less attractive to produce local content.20 Apr 12:39 AM
Media and marketingCampbell's sponsor cut months agoMediaWorks management cut a key Campbell Live sponsorship deal, smoothing the path for the show's axing.17 Apr 05:00 PM
Media and marketingLegal action against Global Mode imminentLightbox, MediaWorks, SKY and TVNZ have announced they are going ahead with legal action against CallPlus over the company's Global Mode service.17 Apr 04:09 AM
OpinionJohn DrinnanJohn Drinnan: Historic photos in legal limboJohn Drinnan on Fairfax Media's Herculean task in trying to rescue its huge photo archive from a legal quagmire.16 Apr 09:30 PM
OpinionNZ on Air didn't know grant would mean TV3 news cutNew Zealand On Air says it was unaware that its funding of the new 3D Investigates programme would lead to TV3 cutting half an hour off 3News on Sunday nights.15 Apr 02:45 AM
Media and marketingStokes jnr takes helm at SevenNew Seven Group Holdings chief executive Ryan Stokes says he is confident he can navigate the tough media and mining environment he is walking into.13 Apr 05:00 PM
OpinionFran O'SullivanValiant Campbell may have provoked political antagonists too oftenJohn Campbell has not been afraid to challenge the PM directly where some of his rivals have adopted a more supine stance, writes Fran O'Sullivan.10 Apr 05:00 PM
Media and marketingGloves off for CampbellJohn Campbell has called in lawyer Linda Clark to fight his corner as MediaWorks confirms the company is looking for a homegrown soap to replace Campbell Live.10 Apr 05:00 PM
Media and marketingNot so marvellous?Does the demise of Campbell Live signal the end of serious current affairs on prime-time television? Geoff Cumming, Matt Nippert and Phil Taylor report.10 Apr 05:00 PM
Media and marketingHerald editor-in-chief steps downNew Zealand Herald editor-in-chief Tim Murphy has decided to step down after a stellar 30-year career with the company.10 Apr 12:56 AM
OpinionDid 3rd Degree bailout kill Campbell?A taxpayer handout for "investigative journalism" saved TV3's current affairs show 3rd Degree but left Campbell Live fighting for its life.09 Apr 10:00 PM
OpinionWhy John Campbell's face no longer fits at MediaworksMediaWorks bosses have John Campbell in their sights but that may be more do to with their taste in TV, than with politics.09 Apr 05:00 PM
Media and marketingTV3 bosses say Campbell Live could face the chopJohn Campbell has a message for his fans following news his programme may be on the chopping block: 'Please watch tonight.'09 Apr 06:03 AM
Media and marketingMedia firms rolling up sleevesJohn Drinnan on the legal challenge to Global Mode services. Four media companies are threatening action to stop access.07 Apr 05:00 PM
Media and marketingGlobal mode put on noticeOn Thursday entertainment and television players Spark, MediaWorks, Sky and TVNZ fired a warning shot to Slingshot, Orcon and Bypass Network Services.03 Apr 04:00 PM
Media and marketingEnhanced free-to-air service loomingFree-to-air television starts marketing an upgraded "Freeview Plus" service this month, playing catch-up with the way people view programming.03 Apr 04:00 PM
Media and marketing'Backdoor' TV show access threatSpark, MediaWorks, SKY and TVNZ have fired a warning shot to Slingshot, Orcon and Bypass Network Services over their Global Mode service.02 Apr 01:45 AM
OpinionJohn DrinnanJohn Drinnan: Reality TV gets ready to rumbaDespite recent missteps with its reality TV shows, MediaWorks is making another bold move, with plans for its own version of Dancing with the Stars.01 Apr 10:00 PM
OpinionJohn DrinnanJohn Drinnan: Advertisers left to rein in TVMediaWorks will be weighing up ratings for outrageous TV against advertiser concerns about the Joe Irvine humiliation.20 Mar 12:53 AM
Media and marketingNZOA cuts funding to X FactorNZ On Air won't give taxpayer funding for another series of The X Factor and is steering clear of other big talent show formats, it was confirmed today.17 Mar 04:37 AM
AirlinesAir NZ flyers sought for cartel lawsuitPassengers who flew across the Pacific during the last 15 years are being urged to apply for funds from a price fixing class action against airlines, including Air NZ.16 Mar 09:50 PM
OpinionJohn DrinnanJohn Drinnan: X Factor bullying - Reality TV chief Julie Christie in the frameThe sacking of Natalia Kills and Willy Moon is the latest in a run of damaging reality TV errors for Mediaworks executive Julie Christie, writes John Drinnan.16 Mar 04:45 AM
OpinionJohn DrinnanJohn Drinnan: No Spark in Henry's new showLeading telecommunications company Spark actively considered becoming the cornerstone sponsor of the new Paul Henry breakfast show, but has pulled out, writes John Drinnan.12 Mar 04:00 PM
