Media and marketingExit leaves TVNZ news in lurchFormer Close Up presenter Mark Sainsbury says he holds no resentment against Ross Dagan, who resigned on Tuesday, eight weeks after killing his show and TVNZ career.16 Jan 04:30 PM
Media and marketingRadio NZ boss confirms exit, apologisesRadio New Zealand ceo Peter Cavanagh confirmed today he will be leaving at the end of the year and has apologised for his decision being revealed by NZ Herald.16 Jan 12:20 AM
Media and marketingMedia giants licking their woundsRupert Murdoch is back on the front foot but fellow titans the BBC and Facebook yet to recover from own goals.06 Jan 04:30 PM
OpinionFran O'SullivanInvestor shakes up media firmsSelf-described contrarian investment firm Allan Gray has emerged as a major player in the media shake-up under way in the Australasian market, writes Fran O'Sullivan.18 Dec 04:30 PM
Media and marketingFairfax completes Trade Me saleFairfax has completed a sell-down of its 51 per cent stake in Trade Me, the online shopping site confirmed this evening.17 Dec 06:13 AM
Media and marketingTrade Me trading halt as sale confirmedTrade Me shares are in a trading halt, as announcements confirm Fairfax is selling its 51 per cent stake in the company.16 Dec 07:55 PM
OpinionJohn DrinnanMedia: Antarctic job for Sky manForeign Minister Murray McCully appoints political lobbyist, and old friend, to board of Antarctic New Zealand.29 Nov 08:30 PM
Media and marketingNetworks to turn down loud adsAll New Zealand television networks are toning down their shouting commercials in response to viewer complaints, with TVNZ adopting the new standards from Sunday.20 Nov 04:30 PM
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
