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MediaWorks confirms plan to disestablish some roles in attempt to 'evolve' to market
Some staff have been given just 72 hours to provide feedback.

TVNZ staffer on 'all-out assault' on newsroom; Google’s NZ threat to PM
The news company expanding in NZ and RNZ could move in with... who?

TVNZ cost-cutting plans could transform wider NZ media, union leader warns
The union strikes back after TVNZ this week proposed a series of major changes.

TVNZ to axe 1News website from early next year, staff told
The company may place more focus on digital news for streaming.

'Hardball', 'bullying': Google threatens to remove all links to NZ news content
News publishers have hit back at global tech giant, accusing it of 'corporate bullying'.

Hit-and-run death: Advertising employer removes social media post; TV boss and mystery alias; PM's crack at 6pm news
PM: No one watches 6pm news any more; One NZ's agency move; Paul Henry on Lachlan Murdoch.

'Absolutely thrilled': The Star is reborn - 103-year-old newspaper resurrected after closure
The presses are rolling again.

Matt Heath is leaving Radio Hauraki
Matt Heath is leaving Radio Hauraki’s breakfast show to become the new co-host of Newstalk ZB’s Afternoons programme. Video / Radio Hauraki

Matthew Ridge's new life in France
Matthew Ridge and David Ring open up on their new podcast. Video / Michael Craig

We created a pub quiz team with a Chase star - it didn't go quite as planned
The Dark Destroyer comes armed with knowledge to the Empire bar - the Empire strikes back.

Partners in prime: Hayes, McRoberts on their final news bulletin – and send-off
Special interview: News duo's last sign-off – 'It has to be genuine and in the moment.'

A personal goodbye: Newsreader Eric Young
Newsreader Eric Young will present his final 5.30pm bulletin for Sky TV on Friday night. Video / Ben Dickens / Jason Dorday

'An important institution': Goldsmith on securing Shortland Street's future
TV advertising ban on Sunday mornings to be lifted as Govt moves to help media industry.

Newstalk ZB wins station of the year, More FM host named broadcaster of the year
The full list of radio award winners as NZME sweeps seven of the 10 premier prizes.

Newstalk ZB, The Breeze top radio ratings; Mike Hosking is king of breakfast
Radio industry boss' pitch for TV advertisers.

'Thrilled': Samantha Hayes to host new-look 6pm TV bulletin
Some familiar faces will feature on the new bulletin from July 6.

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.

'Misleading', 'inflammatory': ZB host censured over Māori, Pacific health comments
Broadcast had 'potential to cause serious harm' - BSA; NZME ordered to pay costs.

TVNZ reveals new political editor
The veteran reporter says she will bring a unique perspective to the role.

MediaWorks hack claims: Personal data of 2.4m people and The Block votes allegedly stolen
Company investigating hacker's claims; expert advises what people should do.

$800k in public funding approved for $3.2m Jacinda Ardern feature film
NZFC bosses are confident doco will be a success amid questions over commercial potential.