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TVNZ comeback! Paul Henry joins board in major shake-up; Hayley Holt's new move
Ardern v McCaw book sales; a magazine closes; and the Marketing Awards finalists.

6pm TV news battle: Are 1m people really still watching? The numbers are in
TVNZ boss raised some eyebrows in political circles with ratings comments - is she right?

'Hostile from outset': Heather du Plessis-Allan on Ardern, Luxon and evasive politicians
And does the broadcaster of the year want to one day be Newstalk ZB breakfast host?

David Seymour v John Campbell: Act leader turns camera on broadcaster
Campbell asks if interview is 'weaponised'; Act says it's giving viewers the full picture.

Court writer: Polkinghorne pitches his own book; TVNZ v Sky in Olympics showdown
Can Brad Pitt and F1 turbocharge NZ's box office? TVNZ boss opens up on finances.

TVNZ boss on the future of the 6pm news, Shortland Street - and a move into pay TV
Will this be Simon Dallow's swansong year as the 6pm newsreader?

'Defining moment': Ad agencies cleared for huge merger, amid warnings of media job losses
NZ is one of the first jurisdictions in world to clear the way for OMG and IPG to merge.

'Is it a booze bus?': Epic police bus ads to extend to trains - first image
Police recruitment applications surge 48% in first two weeks of eye-catching bus ads.

'Unsettling': RNZ seeks to cut roles after $18m budget cut over four years
Chief executive Paul Thompson confirms voluntary redundancies are being sought.

Chaos, comedy and chips: Inside the media and business mind of Leigh Hart
Leigh Hart opens up in this week's Media Insider podcast.

'Real story coming': Unauthorised Ardern book – who’s behind it and who’s been interviewed
About 120 people, including ZB's Mike Hosking and Heather du Plessis-Allan, interviewed.

Hungry 'food deliverer' at doorstep - fake video dupes Stuff; Big ad industry moves, exits
Heather du Plessis-Allan's big night at Radio Awards; TVNZ drops award-winning series.

Will Stuff staff share in CEO's big payday? NZME's new chair opens up
Sinead Boucher on her staff trust scheme; Steven Joyce's focus as NZME refreshes board.

Chilled out: Inside the NZME shareholders' meeting as agitator Jim Grenon fronts up
Steven Joyce and Grenon appointed to Herald owner's board and turn their focus inward.

From $1 to millions – Sinead Boucher sells 50% of Stuff Digital to Trade Me
The 50% sale of Stuff Digital comes as Trade Me is in a tense battle with OneRoof.

Tina from Turners' new ad - fat-shaming complaints; RNZ trust targets 'too modest' - Govt
A small town's media stoush; Costly PR conference - the PR response; PRINZ Awards winners.

'Pushing them hard': Media Minister on TVNZ's financials ... and RNZ's falling radio ratings
Media Insider podcast: Minister's advice to RNZ - never lose sight of core radio business.

RNZ's radio audience slumps to lowest level in more than five years
Stark reality: RNZ loses almost 200,000 listeners in past five years.

Breakfast battle: Hosking v Barnett ratings and Bridge is back; RNZ cuts: What's in line?
Ted Lasso meets Drive to Survive in Auckland FC doco; Rock legend and a Kiwi ad campaign.

RNZ funding slashed, minister wants stronger audience reach, trust levels
Government announces a boost for regional journalism; RNZ faces $18m cut over four years.

Outspoken NZME shareholder sells out of media firm; Jim Grenon lifts stake to 13%
Troy Bowker remains 'fully supportive' of Grenon as a 'major disruptor' at Herald owner.