
War of emails over doomed TV soap
Julie Christie told NZ on Air bosses she would consider resigning from the MediaWorks board over perceived attacks from the funding body on her integrity.
Julie Christie told NZ on Air bosses she would consider resigning from the MediaWorks board over perceived attacks from the funding body on her integrity.
MediaWorks' imminent canning of its 3 News brand in favour of a new, cross-platform Newshub service has been described as both "bold" and "sad" by industry observers.
The night before Christmas, not much was stirring except for the curious issue of 17,084,000 MediaWorks shares to its enigmatic owner.
John Drinnan predicts 2016 will be an even bigger year for corporates as they adjust to the new ways in which people consume media.
TV boss will have to decide if it is worth making another attempt to get taxpayer funding for NZ version of Home and Away.
Veteran radio host with fellow broadcaster Mark Sainsbury a potential replacement, according to reports.
Ratings hit Dancing with the Stars could be the next reality TV show on the chopping block.
There may be less reality television on screens next year, with Mediaworks saying they are "resting" two shows in 2016.
MediaWorks boss Mark Weldon prepared to take good with bad to revitalise 'do-up'.
NZ's big media players have formed a new advertising exchange.
Mediaworks is bumping its Sunday eventing current affairs offer, 3D, to late Monday nights and restoring a half-hour of sports to Sunday nights.
Matilda Rice has quit her sales job at MediaWorks to go work for the opposition.
Data compiled by Nielsen Research reveals some fascinating insights - and worrying trends for our biggest newsmakers.
Hilary Barry and Mike McRoberts may no longer be the faces of 3 News when a major revamp takes place later this year.
Mediaworks boss Mark Weldon tells Matt Nippert that despite some grim-looking numbers, the company's strategy is working.
MediaWorks chief executive Mark Weldon says another season of the dating show will be commissioned.
NZ On Air will decide on Wednesday whether to fund a new 5:30pm soap opera which TV3 hopes will help boost ratings for 3News, writes John Drinnan.
Heather du Plessis-Allan will begin hosting TV3's new current affairs show in six weeks' time but will also remain working for TVNZ for the next four weeks.
TV3's new current affairs show hosts have been announced and while some are excited for the new duo, others are less sure.
Broadcasters have won the 'global mode' world streaming battle - ISPs say they'll stop offering the service from September.
The brazen actions of Call Plus - promoting its Global Mode method of accessing foreign television, ultimately killed the service, says media writer John Drinnan.
Former RadioLive talkback hoast John Tamihere says he is moving on after a tough 18 months for his family following the settlement of his defamation action against Mediaworks.
A secret meeting between a top TVNZ reporter and a TV3 boss became awkward when the journalist's boss walked in.
US hedge fund Oaktree Capital has completed its takeover of MediaWorks Investments, confirming rumours it had taken 100 per cent ownership of the media company.
Labour Party folk were stunned when journalist Paddy Gower embarked on a radio tirade, saying the party was "rotten to the core", writes John Drinnan.
Campbell Live’s final broadcast last night received the show’s highest ratings ever, with more than half a million viewers tuning in.
It has been a spluttering start for the Paul Henry show and alarm bells should be ringing at MediaWorks, writes John Drinnan.
TV3 management keeps chopping and changing its direction and if I was silly enough to be a TV3 shareholder, I'd be concerned, writes Myles Thomas.
Media writer John Drinnan says the last executive survivor at
Reality television show Road Cops has been confirmed as the interim replacement for embattled current affairs show Campbell Live.