Media and marketingSports TV heads online for Kiwi fansColiseum Sports Media is set to deliver to New Zealanders all 380 games of the English football premier league via a pay-per-view online platform.19 Jun 03:18 AM
Media and marketingMediaWorks tax dispute warningLabour will be watching the government "like a hawk" over MediaWorks tax dispute because of past treatment for the media company which owns TV3 and RadioLive.19 Jun 01:15 AM
Media and marketingSheppard plans 25 witnesses in defamation caseShareholders' Association founder Bruce Sheppard plans to call 25 witnesses defending the defamation case brought against him by Hanover Finance's Mark Hotchin and Eric Watson.18 Jun 11:40 PM
OpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: Stay tuned for rebirth of NZ mediaFran O'Sullivan asks: "Is the MediaWorks receivership simply the first move in a long-running play that will ultimately return more media assets into NZ ownership?"18 Jun 05:30 PM
Media and marketingFast handover tipped for MediaWorksKordaMentha, the receivers for MediaWorks, could hand over control to a new firm by the end of next month, according to insiders.18 Jun 05:30 PM
Media and marketingSky TV loses Premier footballSky TV has lost the rights to broadcast English Premier League football in New Zealand next season.18 Jun 07:08 AM
Banking and financeIRD likely to lose in MediaWorks dealNew owners for MediaWorks have been trying to renegotiate a Fox TV deal that provides top shows like <i>Homeland, Family Guy</i> and <i>Bones</i>.17 Jun 05:30 PM
Media and marketingExposure to MediaWorks limited: KeyPrime Minister John Key says he does not believe the Government will be overly affected by MediaWorks going into receivership, despite disputes about its tax liabilities.17 Jun 05:30 PM
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
