Demoted minister Melissa Lee accepts she was 'a little slow' with media portfolio
The National MP said issues impacting the media sector came too fast.
AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
Latest from Broadcast Industry
'Emerge stronger': Why Christopher Luxon is a clear winner after today's reshuffle
Melissa Lee had the Media & Communications portfolio for six years before this reshuffle.
Christopher Luxon announces Cabinet reshuffle
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon announces senior Cabinet ministers will take over the Broadcasting and Disability Issues portfolios. Video / Mark Mitchell
Watch: 'Absolute sense of chaos' - Labour responds to shock Cabinet sackings
Penny Simmonds has also been stripped of the Disability Issues portfolio.
Aussie radio host calls for SBW to be sacked, says he's 'embarrassed' to work with him
The former All Black often makes his feelings known on social media.
Mike McRoberts says he is likely done with news for good
McRoberts is retiring from newsreading when the Newshub newsroom closes on July 5.
A look back at nearly half a century of Fair Go
We scoured the archives to unearth these highlights from 47 years of the show.
Dynamic duo of Māori TV named as finalists in media awards - again
Moana Maniapoto and son Hikurangi Jackson are both up for awards.
Six questions for 6pm: Stuff's new-look TV news and a leading contender to front it
What are the risks and opportunities for Stuff and other media under the new 6pm deal?
6pm TV3 news saved - Stuff to provide hour-long weekday bulletin, 30-min weekend shows
Stuff will provide an hour-long bulletin on weekdays and a 30-minute bulletin at weekends.
All Blacks on TikTok? How free-to-air sport offerings stack up
Kiwis have been treated to a glut of free coverage over the past 12 months.
Baffling moments from minister Melissa Lee's post-Newshub interviews
Don't ask her to talk about the process.
'Shocking day for media': Melissa Lee says outdated legislation has to change
It's been a bad week for the NZ media industry with hundreds of job losses confirmed.
'Drastic and innovative': Michael Morrah sheds light on rejected plan to save Newshub
The Newshub reporter said negotiations continue for other rescue efforts.
'No news isn't good news': How Newshub reported its own demise
'This was not an easy decision' - CEO on show's closure.
Why is Newshub closing? What we know about the decision to axe the broadcaster
Today, Warner Bros. Discovery has confirmed it still can't make Newshub work.
Where does Newshub's closure leave Ryan Bridge, Samantha Hayes?
'We all loved doing the news and all the Newshub staff would love to keep doing that.'
Newshub closure: Bosses' full speeches to 'devastated' staff today
TV bosses confirm talks have been held with rival media companies.
'Don't make me cry': Newshub's biggest stars front on its closure, up to 300 job losses
Bosses say no deal 'at this stage' with a third party for a pared-back TV3 news service.
Newshub, TVNZ cuts: New news service mooted, fate of Sunday to be revealed
Fair Go, Midday, Tonight off air from May while plans presented to save parts of Newshub.
'I'm not a magician': Minister Melissa Lee on job cuts; TVNZ's plan to axe Fair Go, keep brand
TVNZ boss: 'We do need to move forward with this difficult but necessary proposal.'
Live: TVNZ job cuts - Fair Go, news bulletins to be axed
The state-owned TV company proposed cuts last month. Many defended the need for news.
Fringe station Reality Check Radio off air - Peter Williams in PR plea for donations
'I spent my life in the media so I know what’s at stake here.'
Exclusive: Newshub set to secure lifeline but job losses still likely
Warner Bros Discovery is set to announce a new deal that might save the news hour.
Revealed: NZ's most (and least) trusted media organisations; RNZ falls from top spot
After four years in top position, RNZ is no longer NZ's most trusted media organisation.
Media Insider: TVNZ talks Sunday, Fair Go funds with NZ On Air; Warriors lift lid on marketing
And just where is the Media Minister's promised plan?
Yolande Ah Chong, 55, remembered for championing Pacific communities
The broadcaster was known for her bubbly personality, humour and passion to help Pasifika.
TVNZ staff rally outside broadcaster's Auckland HQ in opposition to proposed cuts
Staff from TVNZ have rallied outside its Auckland HQ.
TVNZ reveals new political editor
The veteran reporter says she will bring a unique perspective to the role.
The fall and rise of Duncan Garner; Top reality TV shows 'at risk'; Media hacker's frustration
NZ's biggest ad deal at crunch point; Boss of troubled Stripe firm sets up UK companies.
Hits radio host PJ Harding shares first wedding photos
The radio host says her wedding day was 'beyond anything we could have dreamed of'.
Melissa Lee defends pulling out of pre-booked interviews, says they would have been 'boring'
Last week, the minister cancelled chats with NZME's Media Insider and RNZ's Mediawatch.
Sky TV customer waits nine days for repair, generic email warns of five-day delays
The rollout of the new Sky Box has put pressure on the firm's helpdesk.
Tama Potaka calls for mana motuhake after media industry cuts
Minister reinforces support for Māori media