New ZealandTV3 takes the scoopTV3 was the big winner in news categories at last night's annual TV awards - taking out the hotly contested best scheduled news programme for the first time in five years.03 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandNew Truth editor Slater 'to keep the buggers honest'The author of the popular right wing blog Whale Oil has been appointed as the editor of the Truth newspaper.31 Oct 01:16 AM
Media and marketingPublishing merger could cost jobsA merger of publishing giants Random House and Penguin could lead to large-scale job losses in New Zealand and reduced competition.26 Oct 04:30 PM
OpinionJohn DrinnanMedia: TV3 in same boat as NineDebt-for-equity deal along lines that is keeping Channel 9 on air in Oz is looking more likely for MediaWorks in NZ, writes John Drinnan.18 Oct 08:30 PM
OpinionJohn DrinnanMedia: TVNZ eyes killing SundayTVNZ is considering killing its flagship current affairs show Sunday next year, having shortened it this year to make room for New Zealand's Got Talent, writes John Drinnan.11 Oct 04:30 PM
Media and marketingSheep and haka on blacklistForeign television shows are to be steered away from filming sheep and Maori culture after complaints from tourism bosses it's a negative image.09 Oct 04:30 PM
OpinionJane Kelsey: Hollywood lays down its own lawHollywood is determined to succeed. "The movie and music industries are the two most powerful copyright lobbies in America," writes Jane Kelsey.08 Oct 04:30 PM
Media and marketingBroadcaster: 'Bullying' behind ad pullVeteran Aussie broadcaster Alan Jones says "21st Century cyber bullying'' is the reason all commercials have been pulled from his radio breakfast show.07 Oct 08:11 PM
OpinionJohn DrinnanTabloid hack vs shock-jockJohn Drinnan's media column looks at Paul Henry's chances of a TVNZ close up, and the fallout from a Kiwi newsman's 'Gotcha' tape of Alan Jones.04 Oct 08:30 PM
Media and marketingSainsbury's $500k payoutAfter 31 years with TVNZ, Mark Sainsbury is tipped to receive a golden handshake of more than $500,000 when Close Up ends on November 30.02 Oct 04:30 PM
WorldSponsors pull ads after Gillard death jibeAlan Jones's comments about the Australian prime minister's father are costing his radio station dearly.01 Oct 05:23 AM
EntertainmentWindfall due for SainsburyHe's not expecting a payout like John Hawkesby's $6.5m deal, but Mark Sainsbury is confident he will be looked after by TVNZ.29 Sep 05:30 PM
OpinionWhat should TVNZ replace Close Up with?TVNZ is proposing to end weeknight current affairs show Close Up. What should TVNZ replace it with?26 Sep 10:25 PM
OpinionJohn DrinnanMedia: ANZ nation?An outsider tuning in to the Valerie Adams medal ceremony could be excused for thinking Adams came from the small Pacific nation of "ANZ Bank".20 Sep 05:30 PM
RoyalsSecurity beefed up for royalsSecurity arrangements for the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's first royal tour of the Pacific have been stepped up.15 Sep 05:30 PM
OpinionJohn Armstrong: Bloggers don't let the facts get in the wayPress gallery journalists generally treat the bile and invective directed at them by portions of the blog-a-tariat as an unwelcome and unfortunate byproduct of an otherwise exciting and intellectually challenging job.14 Sep 05:30 PM
OpinionJohn DrinnanMedia: Talent show funding poserJohn Drinnan asks why are taxpayers set to fund a second overseas format talent show while public broadcasting collapses around our ears?13 Sep 05:30 PM
