When Ross Dagan was revealed as the new head of news at TVNZ, the common response was "Ross who?"

Readership of the Herald on nzherald.co.nz and in print has reached a new high of 818,000 on average a day.

Celebrity coverage is more intense here, says the new Aussie head of news at TVNZ.

Sources have told John Drinnan TVNZ bosses have looked at replacing Petra Bagust to create a new double act for Breakfast.

Media company APN says it is conducting a strategic review of its New Zealand media assets and has hired Deutsche Bank to advise on its options.