EntertainmentSmalley accused of 'sour grapes'Newstalk ZB host Rachel Smalley criticism of a "near-monopoly of white male broadcasters " has kicked off a vigorous debate online.07 Aug 03:45 AM
OpinionJohn DrinnanRNZ makes space for CampbellRadio New Zealand has taken Mary Wilson off air to make room for a new show "with a visual element" featuring John Campbell, writes John Drinnan.07 Aug 12:00 AM
Media and marketingPassion for media takes Withers to top of TVNZNew TVNZ chairwoman Joan Withers describes TV One's rating success from 6pm to 7.30pm as "stunning".17 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionJohn DrinnanJohn Drinnan: Lathering up for TV3's new soapNZ On Air will decide on Wednesday whether to fund a new 5:30pm soap opera which TV3 hopes will help boost ratings for 3News, writes John Drinnan.16 Jul 09:25 PM
OpinionJohn DrinnanJohn Drinnan: NZ programme making profits fly overseasForeign firms are believed to get more than half the grants made by NZ On Air, writes John Drinnan.02 Jul 09:36 PM
Entertainment'Ungrateful hua' comments clearedSean Plunket's comments describing Eleanor Catton as an "ungrateful hua" and a "traitor" were not in breach of broadcasting standards.29 Jun 10:58 PM
EntertainmentSesame Street outrates Paul HenryTV3 has upped the ante in the battle for the news ratings.29 Jun 07:30 AM
OpinionJohn DrinnanJohn Drinnan: RNZ seeks cure to ratings malaiseMajor changes are expected for flagship shows on Radio NZ National after the latest survey showed no improvement, writes John Drinnan.25 Jun 09:35 PM
EntertainmentAnother top journo quits Maori TVRespected producer Annabelle Lee has resigned from Maori Television's Native Affairs programme, according to former colleague Mihingarangi Forbes.25 Jun 03:13 AM
OpinionJohn DrinnanTV3 hopes to overturn terrible ratingsThe future of TV3 news and current affairs rests on the success of the new current affairs show called Story, writes John Drinnan.24 Jun 07:49 PM
EntertainmentNew 7pm host: 'We'll keep them honest'Duncan Garner says his new 7pm show with Heather du Plessis-Allan will include fun and laughter - but viewers can rely on them to ask tough questions.24 Jun 07:40 PM
EntertainmentTVNZ apologises for 'inappropriate' adA senior TVNZ staff member has apologised to Louise Nicholas after the broadcaster inadvertently aired an ad for condoms during a telemovie about her life.14 Jun 03:07 AM
OpinionKarl PuschmannKarl Puschmann: Why it’s nuts to boycott the newsBoycotting TV3 is big news. But what if there's no one around to report it? Karl Puschmann asks the hard questions.11 Jun 09:45 PM
BDBDMedia and marketingOaktree takes full ownership of MediaWorksUS hedge fund Oaktree Capital has completed its takeover of MediaWorks Investments, confirming rumours it had taken 100 per cent ownership of the media company.05 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionThe Diary: Mihingarangi on the moveFormer Maori TV presenter to take up new role as Maori affairs special correspondent at Radio New Zealand.05 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionJohn DrinnanJohn Drinnan: Gower's paddy party paybackLabour Party folk were stunned when journalist Paddy Gower embarked on a radio tirade, saying the party was "rotten to the core", writes John Drinnan.04 Jun 09:41 PM
OpinionPaul ThomasPaul Thomas: Satire a game of chicken with single-issue zealotsIt's hard to know what else Hauraki could do to alert listeners to the fact that Like Mike is a piss-take, writes Paul Thomas.04 Jun 05:00 PM
EntertainmentCampbell trumps HenryCampbell Live’s final broadcast last night received the show’s highest ratings ever, with more than half a million viewers tuning in.29 May 05:00 PM
OpinionSteve BrauniasSteve Braunias: The secret diary of ... Campbell LivePowerful telepath Steve Braunias reveals the hidden thoughts of prominent New Zealanders as Campbell Live beamed out across the nation one final time.29 May 05:00 PM
OpinionMyles Thomas: Bizarre changes a turn-off for TV viewersTV3 management keeps chopping and changing its direction and if I was silly enough to be a TV3 shareholder, I'd be concerned, writes Myles Thomas.28 May 01:16 AM
Entertainment'Seven o'clock is a brutal timeslot'John Campbell ended today's broadcast with thanks and confirmation that tonight's show wasn't the last.21 May 07:09 AM
OpinionJohn DrinnanJohn Drinnan: Could Paul Henry replace John Campbell?MediaWorks has already made it clear the new show would not be just a tweaking of Campbell Live, writes John Drinnan.21 May 05:45 AM
Media and marketingPM on Campbell: 'I wish him the best'John Key rejects suggestions that the two men did not get along. "Off camera we've always had a pretty healthy and respectful relationship."21 May 04:36 AM
New ZealandTalks held on Campbell Live's fateHerald will be "the last to know" once a decision on the show's future has been reached, says MediaWorks chairman Rod McGeoch.20 May 05:00 PM
TelecommunicationsJohn Drinnan: Global mode undermines local content and regional rightsAdvocates for global mode and open internet access are undermining local content and the survival of the New Zealand production industry, writes John Drinnan.15 May 05:00 PM
OpinionJohn DrinnanJohn Drinnan: Price rise a risky move by SkyIncrease a brazen move when Sky's prices are already an issue and we are in the first days of a competitive pay TV market, writes John Drinnan.14 May 05:00 PM
Media and marketingTVNZ wants less of electionTelevision New Zealand says it should be allowed to drop some of its election coverage because of terrible ratings.10 May 05:00 PM
OpinionMarianne Elliott: Online petitions voice in fight for fairnessOnline rallying of Campbell Live fans shows the power of web campaigns as a democratic instrument, writes ActionStation national director Marianne Elliott.15 Apr 09:38 PM
EntertainmentRatings continue to improve for Campbell LiveSince it was announced that <i>Campbell Live</i> was under review, three petitions to save the show have gathered more than 95,000 signatures.15 Apr 01:00 AM
EntertainmentCampbell Live: How ratings workIn television it's often said you live or die by the ratings. But just who is watching what we're watching?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
