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Ponytail comments: Complaints upheld

Broadcasting Standards Authority upholds four complaints about comments made by Mike Hosking about waitress at centre of "Ponytailgate" scandal.

John Drinnan: Macho TV men are reducing female co-hosts to mere sidekicks

There's a problem with the male-female mix on television at 7pm, writes John Drinnan.

Mike Hosking: Am I biased? Who's asking?

If I do anything in the various non-journalistic roles I have, it's to promote good people and good ideas and good outcomes, writes Mike Hosking.

John Drinnan: Peters ramps up Hosking attack

Talk radio tends to have a conservative audience and when he appears in the Herald Hosking's opinion is one of many. But TV has a pervasive influence, writes John Drinnan.

TV's battle for ratings

Data compiled by Nielsen Research reveals some fascinating insights - and worrying trends for our biggest newsmakers.

The secret diary of ... Smalleygate

It's fair to say that my junior colleague at Newstalk ZB, Rachel Smalley, who does a brilliant job of making the tea, has really set the cat among the pigeons this week, writes Steve Braunias.

Future uncertain for TV3 hosts

Hilary Barry and Mike McRoberts may no longer be the faces of <i>3 News</i> when a major revamp takes place later this year.

TV host snaps over Kardashian story

An American newsreader has reached saturation point with the Kardashian family in dramatic fashion.

Another top journo quits Maori TV

Respected producer Annabelle Lee has resigned from Maori Television's Native Affairs programme, according to former colleague Mihingarangi Forbes.

TV3 hopes to overturn terrible ratings

The future of TV3 news and current affairs rests on the success of the new current affairs show called Story, writes John Drinnan.

New 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.

TVNZ apologises for 'inappropriate' ad

A senior TVNZ staff member has apologised to Louise Nicholas after the broadcaster inadvertently aired an ad for condoms during a telemovie about her life.

Karl Puschmann: Why it’s nuts to boycott the news

Boycotting TV3 is big news. But what if there's no one around to report it? Karl Puschmann asks the hard questions.

Oaktree takes full ownership of MediaWorks

US hedge fund Oaktree Capital has completed its takeover of MediaWorks Investments, confirming rumours it had taken 100 per cent ownership of the media company.

The Diary: Mihingarangi on the move

Former Maori TV presenter to take up new role as Maori affairs special correspondent at Radio New Zealand.

John Drinnan: Gower's paddy party payback

Labour Party folk were stunned when journalist Paddy Gower embarked on a radio tirade, saying the party was "rotten to the core", writes John Drinnan.