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TV shake-up: Plans for a new regulator, funding agency and demands on Netflix, streamers to pay for more NZ content
New document also reveals plans for an overhaul of media regulation and funding agencies.

'Sacred': Talley's fights to uncover secret sources used in TVNZ news investigation
TVNZ lawyers says the protection of confidential sources is sacred and vital.

'Tirade of abuse': Ex-Platform editor wins payouts after incidents involving host Sean Plunket
The ERA finds an editor was treated unfairly and unreasonably after raising concerns.

The $6m gap and a political 'betrayal': Why Sunday TV advertising laws are an unholy mess
The govt promised changes by the end of 2024; why are media and advertisers still waiting?

‘I nearly died’: Broadcaster Pam Corkery on battling back from alcohol addiction
'My children said, ‘Mum, this is not funny’ and I'd said, ‘I'll stop now’. I was lying.'

A$3.4 billion Foxtel deal puts Sky in da zone
DAZN is buying Foxtel for A$3.4b, sparking Sky TV takeover rumours.

TV rights upheaval: Sky in line for critical All Blacks deal and then a possible takeover
NZ rugby TV rights are now open to negotiation for global streamers: What are fans in for?

‘Greatest storyteller ever’: Daughter, former colleagues pay tribute to legendary Kiwi journo Bob McNeil
Friends and family are remembering the award-winning reporter.

Melissa Chan-Green opens up on past abusive relationship
'Going to work was my happy place,' the AM host tells Steve Braunias.

'All the best': TV presenters Hayley Holt and Anna Burns-Francis to leave TVNZ
It follows the state broadcaster announcing major cost-saving cuts.

‘I’m voting for the convicted felon’: Trump supporter Paul Henry sends clear message
'The United States is a true democracy - God bless America'.

Email angst: TVNZ staff start learning fate - 'this will knock the wind out of people'
Broadcaster's big cuts: Email invites to be sent to affected workers by 11am Wednesday.

TVNZ backtracks on proposal to scrap 1News website, but says it is to be ‘reduced’
Bosses held an all-staff meeting at 1pm.

Duncan Garner on divorce, losing his dad and shafting politicians
'I’ve had a s*** time the last few years to be honest.'

TVNZ cost-cutting plans could transform wider NZ media, union leader warns
The union strikes back after TVNZ this week proposed a series of major changes.

Letters: Sorry TVNZ but some things are sacred for a state broadcaster
OPINION: 'TVNZ is not just a commercial broadcaster to entertain us.'

Labour attacks Government over Whakaata Māori job losses
The national indigenous broadcaster is set to lose $10.3 million of funding.

Matt Heath is leaving Radio Hauraki
Matt Heath is leaving Radio Hauraki’s breakfast show to become the new co-host of Newstalk ZB’s Afternoons programme. Video / Radio Hauraki

Fans fume over radio host's 'Jabba' jibe at Boks coach; Secrets of Lotto's famous lost-dog TV ad
Top roles cut in MediaWorks upheaval; Media power couple's radio conflict.

ZM radio show 'irresponsibly promoted alcohol', BSA finds
Station ordered to broadcast statement acknowledging the standards breach.

Whakaata Māori plans to cut senior leadership team
The broadcaster is looking to cut spending by almost $10 million.