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On-air 'poofter' comment upsets gay listeners

An outraged gay community has lashed out at a Tauranga radio station for using the word "poofter" live on air.

Television awards finalists announced

The television finalists have been announced for this year's Qantas Film & Television awards. Both film and television awards will be presented together at a red-carpet event on September 18.

Minister calls for TV boss's card details

Television New Zealand boss Rick Ellis's $140,000 credit card spending in two years sounds high, Broadcasting Minister Jonathan Coleman says, but he will reserve judgment until he hears from the state broadcaster's board today.

Distributors say TiVo getting better reception

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Sky's hold on TV content worries telcos

<i>Media</i>: Change of climate for key TV player

New Zealand's top broadcasting bureaucrat is tuning out of the sector to be Climate Change Ambassador.