OpinionJohn DrinnanMedia: Risks of a Paul Henry returnEnthusiasm for Paul Henry to liven up current affairs output conjures memories of John Hawkesby fiasco, writes John Drinnan.15 Nov 04:30 PM
OpinionJohn DrinnanMedia: TV3 wins US election battle"In my opinion, if you relied on free to air television, TV3's local coverage of the US election was better," writes John Drinnan.08 Nov 04:30 PM
Media and marketingPublishing merger could cost jobsA merger of publishing giants Random House and Penguin could lead to large-scale job losses in New Zealand and reduced competition.26 Oct 04:30 PM
OpinionJohn DrinnanMedia: TV3 in same boat as NineDebt-for-equity deal along lines that is keeping Channel 9 on air in Oz is looking more likely for MediaWorks in NZ, writes John Drinnan.18 Oct 08:30 PM
OpinionJohn DrinnanMedia: TVNZ eyes killing SundayTVNZ is considering killing its flagship current affairs show Sunday next year, having shortened it this year to make room for New Zealand's Got Talent, writes John Drinnan.11 Oct 04:30 PM
Media and marketingSheep and haka on blacklistForeign television shows are to be steered away from filming sheep and Maori culture after complaints from tourism bosses it's a negative image.09 Oct 04:30 PM
OpinionJane Kelsey: Hollywood lays down its own lawHollywood is determined to succeed. "The movie and music industries are the two most powerful copyright lobbies in America," writes Jane Kelsey.08 Oct 04:30 PM
Media and marketingBroadcaster: 'Bullying' behind ad pullVeteran Aussie broadcaster Alan Jones says "21st Century cyber bullying'' is the reason all commercials have been pulled from his radio breakfast show.07 Oct 08:11 PM
OpinionJohn DrinnanTabloid hack vs shock-jockJohn Drinnan's media column looks at Paul Henry's chances of a TVNZ close up, and the fallout from a Kiwi newsman's 'Gotcha' tape of Alan Jones.04 Oct 08:30 PM
Media and marketingSainsbury's $500k payoutAfter 31 years with TVNZ, Mark Sainsbury is tipped to receive a golden handshake of more than $500,000 when Close Up ends on November 30.02 Oct 04:30 PM
OpinionJohn DrinnanMedia: ANZ nation?An outsider tuning in to the Valerie Adams medal ceremony could be excused for thinking Adams came from the small Pacific nation of "ANZ Bank".20 Sep 05:30 PM
OpinionJohn DrinnanMedia: Talent show funding poserJohn Drinnan asks why are taxpayers set to fund a second overseas format talent show while public broadcasting collapses around our ears?13 Sep 05:30 PM
OpinionDita De Boni: Time to tune out, turn offTell me again - what's the point in the Government hanging on to TVNZ?06 Sep 09:30 PM
BDBDMedia and marketingFairfax Media posts $2.7 billion lossFairfax Media has posted a loss of A$2.73 billion for 2011/12, driven by massive writedowns on the value of its newspapers.23 Aug 01:50 AM
Media and marketingDebt buyout relieves pressure on MediaWorksMediaWorks is shrugging off weighty interest obligations thanks to a discounted buyout of debt that has led to three companies tussling 21 Aug 05:30 PM
