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Inside the halls of power: Departing political ed on media, MPs, and those 1pm conferences; The Chase NZ snag
NZ Rugby TV rights battle heats up - a new broadcaster enters the fray.

'All over the map’: Jim Grenon hits back at shareholder in NZME board battle
Grenon says a lack of a public profile or social media footprint is not a character flaw.

‘Dangerous for NZME’s future’: Vocal investor pulls support for leader of board clean-out
NZME's board takeover looks increasingly likely to come down to an Australian fund's vote.

'Astounded': NZME shareholder hits back at board for 'personal attack' over text message
Troy Bowker says he believes in free speech; CEO, BusinessDesk founding editor respond.

'Significant risk': NZME board fires back at Grenon; delays shareholders' meeting
The NZME board raises concerns over governance, independence and editorial control.

‘The job I was born to do': Slimmer, sharper Chase star The Beast opens up in rare NZ interview
Mark Labbett on fatherhood, Bradley Walsh and losing 60kg - how he fared in a NZ pop quiz.

Media industry shake-up: Is Trade Me eyeing an audacious acquisition of Stuff?
In a back-to-the-future move, could NZ's biggest classifieds website buy into Stuff?

Jim Grenon inquired about buying Stuff - Nine's non-response 'seemed odd to me'
The businessman aiming to be NZME chair confirms approach to buy Stuff in 2020.

Sudden departure: Tearful RNZ host signs off from show with immediate effect
Charlotte Ryan's sudden departure follows the resignation of her producer.

Wanting 'to present me as some sort of extremist': Billionaire takes aim at journalists' union
Union hits back at Jim Grenon, accusing him of PR 'deflection' over 'simple request'.

Cool kids on the block: Advertising pair’s epic move to buy their billboard firm
The glow of success: Pair defy early sceptics in audacious new business deal.

Grenon's NZME letter revealed: 'I do not propose to act as an average, passive board chair'
Billionaire's view is of 'poor performance, bloated costs and weak public disclosure'.