Banking and financeTaxpayers may cover MediaWorks billTaxpayers may wind up covering for MediaWorks again with a restructuring deal that could free them from a potential $22 million obligation to the IRD.17 Jun 01:55 AM
Banking and financeMediaworks: 'It's business as usual'New Zealand television audiences should not be worried about losing popular shows like X Factor and The GC, say the receivers of MediaWorks.17 Jun 12:30 AM
WorldMurdoch's divorce to make headlinesThe divorce of Rupert Murdoch from his third wife Wendi Deng Murdoch has prompted speculation of the world's largest media empire becoming engulfed in a bitter inheritance battle, and of the reason for the marriage breakdown.14 Jun 05:30 PM
Media and marketingPublisher axes staff as distribution shifts to OzJobs will be lost in New Zealand at book publishers HarperCollins and Pearson after the companies yesterday announced intentions to close some operations.12 Jun 05:30 PM
OpinionJohn DrinnanJohn Drinnan: Computer mags face chopFairfax Media is set to scrap Computerworld, NZ PC World and Reseller News magazines next week, writes John Drinnan. "They have been marginal for some time," said Fairfax Magazines general manager Lynley Belton.06 Jun 09:30 PM
AthleticsPistorius judge cries 'trial by media'Oscar Pistorius' court hearing was adjourned until August 19 after a brief appearance last night in which the magistrate railed against media coverage of his case.04 Jun 05:30 PM
OpinionBob Jones: Too many people have sense of entitlementBob Jones asks: "How have we descended to this situation where so many citizens feel no moral qualms in living off their fellow citizens' toil?"03 Jun 05:30 PM
Media and marketingMedia agency owner charged with fraudThe former director and owner of an Auckland media agency is facing 23 deception and dishonesty charges laid by the Serious Fraud Office.29 May 01:00 AM
OpinionDita De Boni: Reality - it's just fantasticNever mind the glossies fawning over celebrities; true-life tales are a sure-fire source of escapism.16 May 09:30 PM
OpinionJohn DrinnanJohn Drinnan: Sport arrives on FreeviewFreeview sports channel Sommet Sports launches today16 May 09:30 PM
New ZealandBusiness counts, for every viewAt the Canon Media Awards, the title of best newspaper inserted magazine is usually scooped by the glossier parts of the paper: lifestyle, recipes and celebrities.16 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandIt's got the look: Herald takes top awardCongratulations - you're reading New Zealand's best newspaper.12 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandTop journalists to gather for NZ media showcaseClose to 500 people are set to gather at the annual Canon Media Awards tonight to recognise New Zealand's top journalists at the country's largest media showcase.10 May 01:32 AM
New ZealandStick to core values - plea to journalistsFor an industry corroded by criminality and scoured by fast-evolving technology, journalism professor Mark Pearson has some hopeful advice.03 May 05:30 PM
Media and marketingNo jury for defamation caseDefamation action launched by Hanover's Mark Hotchin and Eric Watson against the former chairman of the Shareholders Association will be heard by a judge alone03 May 02:10 AM
OpinionJohn DrinnanJohn Drinnan: Craig defends right to sueThe Conservative Party leader Colin Craig stands by his defamation warning against the satirical website The Civilian this week.25 Apr 09:30 PM
OpinionJohn DrinnanJohn Drinnan: Radio NZ looks at picturesRadio New Zealand is looking at going to video again, writes John Drinnan. The public broadcaster is working on a proposal to turn Parliament Television - broadcast on Sky and Freeview - into a Kiwi state-owned version of America's C-span.18 Apr 09:30 PM
LifestyleKelly Osbourne will write for Aussie magAmerican Fashion Police panelist Kelly Osbourne has joined <i>CLEO</i> magazine as a columnist.09 Apr 11:30 PM
LifestyleAnother Aussie mag casualty<i>Madison</i> magazine has become the latest casualty in the world of Australian fashion glossies.04 Apr 01:30 AM
New ZealandNo fool like an April FoolYou can now smell via Google, and if you choose to sample Wanganui's waste-water treatment pond you will soon encounter the sweet aroma of toilet deodorisers.01 Apr 04:30 PM
OpinionJohn DrinnanMedia: TVNZ replaces BBC with infomercialsTVNZ is serving up a hot-cross-bunfight with some viewers by replacing BBC World with paid infomercials, starting on Easter Monday, writes John Drinnan.27 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandMedia industry backs bid for new watchdogA proposal for a single, independent watchdog for print, broadcasting and online news has been generally welcomed by the industry.26 Mar 04:30 PM
OpinionEditorial: Media regime must keep regulation voluntaryEditorial: The Law Commission's final suggestions for media regulation were tabled in Parliament yesterday and they are a good deal better than its proposal of 15 months ago.26 Mar 04:29 PM
Media and marketingPast should be heard in court - SheppardBruce Sheppard says alleged past "misconducts" of Mark Hotchin and Eric Watson should be considered when considering their defamation case, a court has heard.26 Mar 01:40 AM
