BusinessFunding disagreement puts Maori TV shows 'on hold'Maori Television has placed several shows "on hold" due to a disagreement with the funding agency Te Mangai Paho.24 Sep 12:32 AM
OpinionJohn DrinnanJohn Drinnan: Power shift at Maori TVScrapping the roles of senior Maori TV executives Julian Wilcox and Carol Hirschfeld is linked to a makeover of the channel, to provide more te reo content.18 Sep 09:30 PM
KahuPair's roles go in Maori TV revampThe future of one of the faces of Maori Television, Julian Wilcox, is up in the air after a major overhaul at the station.16 Sep 05:00 PM
BusinessMaori TV executives demotedHigh-profile Maori TV executives Julian Wilcox and Carol Hirschfeld have been demoted from their jobs in a restructure process announced to staff at the station today.16 Sep 02:05 AM
BusinessAxe hovers over Maori TV rolesMaori Television is expected to disestablish the roles of general managers of news and production held by its highest profile executives, Julian Wilcox and Carol Hirschfeld.11 Sep 05:00 PM
KahuBill 'about giving decisions back to iwi'A new bill that will change how te reo Maori is safeguarded will have its first reading in Parliament today.21 Jul 05:00 PM
KahuSecond whistleblower raises concernsA second whistleblower has spoken to Maori Television’s <i>Native Affairs</i> programme as part of its Te Roopu Taurima o Manukau investigation.07 Jun 11:49 PM
New ZealandLabour thin after Wilcox says noLabour's chances of a strong showing in the vacant Maori seat of Tamaki Makaurau are diminishing after broadcaster Julian Wilcox said he wasn't a contender.19 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandWilcox won't be standing for LabourMaori broadcaster Julian Wilcox has no plans to run for Parliament in this year’s election, Maori Television has confirmed.18 May 11:19 PM
EntertainmentMichele Hewitson: Paora MaxwellPaora Maxwell, the new CEO of Maori Television, started his job on Monday and he was visibly emotional.16 May 11:14 PM
BusinessMaori TV silent on WilcoxMaori Television is refusing to say if it has asked news boss Julian Wilcox about his political ambitions.13 May 03:15 AM
KahuMost Maori connected to culture - reportMost Maori are connected to their culture, with Maori television programmes playing a crucial role, according to a new report.06 May 05:23 AM
OpinionJohn Drinnan: War and peace on the airWarring between MediaWorks' radio and TV arms has calmed since new owners took over in November, writes John Drinnan.10 Apr 05:30 PM
OpinionJohn Drinnan: The future of Maori TV gets politicalThe future of Maori broadcasting has become caught up in pre-election coalition politicking.09 Apr 03:38 AM
KahuMinister in 'race' attackA law change will see iwi gain control of the Maori Language Commission and the Maori broadcasting agency.05 Apr 11:21 PM
OpinionJohn DrinnanJohn Drinnan: Mazda drives two TV lanesMoney is money and nobody wants to look a gift horsepower in the mouth, writes John Drinnan. Mazda now owns sponsorship rights to 7pm shows from Sunday through to Friday.03 Apr 08:30 PM
OpinionJulian Wilcox: Jolting the fabric of broadcastingI will never forget the opening of Maori Television ten years ago today.27 Mar 08:30 PM
KahuChannel's battle to help save te reoThe percentage of Maori fluent in te reo fell by almost 5 per cent between 2006 and 2013, Census figures show, but Maori Television insists it is fulfilling its core purpose of boosting the revitalisation of the language.27 Mar 03:15 PM
OpinionJohn DrinnanJohn Drinnan: 10-year celebration not shared by all at broadcasterTomorrow marks the 10th birthday of Maori Television. The appointment of a new chief executive should be a celebration.26 Mar 04:30 PM
EntertainmentCelebrating Maori TelevisionAfter many trials the channel is for all of us, says Nick Grant.22 Mar 05:30 PM
OpinionJohn DrinnanJohn Drinnan: Maori TV rejects changeThe Maori Television board last month rejected major changes as it pushed for the appointment of a contentious applicant for the chief executive's job.20 Mar 08:30 PM
Media and marketingJohn Drinnan: Maori TV flak now hitting GovtThe Government is facing flak on two fronts over issues affecting Maori Television, amid staff concerns about plans to realign its news and current affairs department.19 Mar 12:45 AM
BusinessBoard did not seek CEO's commentThe Maori Television board did not seek a reference from TVNZ's boss over an applicant for its own top job, the Herald has been told.18 Mar 03:15 PM
Media and marketingMaori television's tangled webMaori broadcasters have weaved a tangled web of politics with upheavals at both Television New Zealand and Maori TV, writes John Drinnan.17 Mar 11:30 PM
Media and marketingMaori TV picks Maxwell as CEOThe Maori TV board is pushing ahead with plans to appoint controversial broadcaster Paora Maxwell as chief executive in the next two weeks, broadcasting sources say.17 Mar 12:45 AM
