OpinionJohn DrinnanJohn Drinnan: Reality TV gets ready to rumbaDespite recent missteps with its reality TV shows, MediaWorks is making another bold move, with plans for its own version of Dancing with the Stars.01 Apr 10:00 PM
EntertainmentClarkson, Hammond and May LiveJeremy Clarkson will go ahead with a live tour alongside his Top Gear co-presenters Richard Hammond and James May despite his sacking by the BBC.01 Apr 04:00 PM
OpinionJohn DrinnanJohn Drinnan: Advertisers left to rein in TVMediaWorks will be weighing up ratings for outrageous TV against advertiser concerns about the Joe Irvine humiliation.20 Mar 12:53 AM
AirlinesAir NZ flyers sought for cartel lawsuitPassengers who flew across the Pacific during the last 15 years are being urged to apply for funds from a price fixing class action against airlines, including Air NZ.16 Mar 09:50 PM
OpinionJohn DrinnanJohn Drinnan: X Factor bullying - Reality TV chief Julie Christie in the frameThe sacking of Natalia Kills and Willy Moon is the latest in a run of damaging reality TV errors for Mediaworks executive Julie Christie, writes John Drinnan.16 Mar 04:45 AM
OpinionJohn DrinnanJohn Drinnan: No Spark in Henry's new showLeading telecommunications company Spark actively considered becoming the cornerstone sponsor of the new Paul Henry breakfast show, but has pulled out, writes John Drinnan.12 Mar 04:00 PM
Entertainment'Just off to the job centre' - ClarksonJeremy Clarkson is reportedly considering quitting the BBC, even if he is cleared of allegations he punched a Top Gear producer.11 Mar 07:20 PM
EntertainmentWill Top Gear ever return to air?The BBC is refusing to comment on whether Top Gear will ever return after controversial host Jeremy Clarkson was suspended for allegedly throwing a punch at a producer.10 Mar 11:50 PM
OpinionJohn DrinnanJohn Drinnan: NZME. converges on new siteNew Zealand Media and Entertainment (NZME.) is merging its Auckland operations, including the Herald and The Radio Network, to become the anchor tenant in a media centre being built at 151 Victoria....05 Mar 10:09 PM
Media and marketingRadio NZ's 'disappointing' ratingsRadio New Zealand's boss says he's disappointed and surprised at a poor ratings result which shows a 13 per cent fall in listeners to the state owned broadcaster.03 Mar 10:50 PM
Media and marketingVista takes supporting role at the NZFCMurray Holdaway is an unlikely star of the silver screen.01 Mar 04:00 PM
EntertainmentHugh Sundae new General Manager of bFMHugh Sundae has been appointed as the new General Manager of the alternative radio station bFM.26 Feb 09:00 PM
OpinionJohn DrinnanJohn Drinnan: Countdown on for NetflixNetflix is expected to launch in the next few days bringing NZ more directly into the corporate world of global pay television.25 Feb 12:25 AM
AirlinesAir NZ deal caught in UK media clashAn Air NZ sponsorship deal has hit headlines in a tit-for-tat row between two of Britain's most influential newspapers over the integrity of their editorial content.24 Feb 01:20 AM
BDBDMedia and marketingRadio helps MediaWorks return to profitMediaWorks Investments has returned to profitability in its first 10 months under a new capital structure, and its radio business was the biggest contributor to earnings.23 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionJohn Drinnan: TV in catch-up to the internetFreeview says the new digital service will provide "vastly improved" navigation. Details will be announced closer to the launch, possibly in July.19 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionPaul Thomas: Anchor cut loose by news that's unfit to recallIf you can't trust the people who read the news, who can you trust? That seems to be the rationale for the spectacular fall from grace of NBC's Brian Williams.19 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionToby ManhireToby Manhire: Free advice ... invoice to followDemocracy shone bright in the New Zealand Parliament this week as the Government's croupier-in-chief, Steven Joyce, at last brought to public attention that most profound injustice.19 Feb 04:00 PM
WorldIntimate photo wins top awardOther winning photographs highlighted animal cruelty in China and the Ebola crisis in west Africa.13 Feb 02:30 AM
Media and marketingPay wall on track: APN chiefAPN News & Media, publisher of the New Zealand Herald, says it is on track to introduce paid content this year, but that its initial public offer plans for NZME. were not conditional on having an internet pay wall in place.12 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionJohn DrinnanJohn Drinnan: SkyCity deals a mixed messageSkyCity's new advertising campaign takes the warm and cuddly approach in stressing the company's community links, writes John Drinnan. At the same time, it is developing a reputation as an aggressive player with media.12 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionPeter Bromhead: Media man's tumble carries stink of truth decayI've always found something both annoying and reassuring about Brian Williams, bannered by American pundits as the most trusted face on US news television.10 Feb 04:00 PM
Media and marketingCrown making pay method 'more sinister'Glenda Wynyard is accused of lying to save a business that supported her lifestyle but her lawyer claims prosecutors are trying to turn her paying one creditor into "something more sinister".10 Feb 04:00 PM
