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‘Needs to grow ... a bigger set of balls': BSA rejects complaint about Ryan Bridge's PM comment
A listener said the phrase was vulgar and disrespectful to the Prime Minister's office.

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.

Radio star’s shock after human remains found in neighbours’ garden
Gillespie said there has been 'a bit of gossip' in the community following the discovery.

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?

Media Insider: The rise of Heather du Plessis-Allan
The broadcaster of the year discusses the art of political interviews and politicians' evasive answers.

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.

'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.

TV3 future in spotlight – could it be a Sky buy?; Shorty St eyes life support again
Cuts at creative ad agency; NZR-Sky TV deal close; PR agencies' big global wins.

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

Opinion: Public media not actually about audience ratings
OPINION: RNZ's value isn't in popularity but in public accountability.

Society Insider: Chef Al Brown dating businesswoman; Buyers sought to co-own slice of $30m Queenstown hotel
Plus, meet the former St Kent's student fulfilling her Ivy League dreams.

'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.

Radio legal war brewing: AM stations imperilled under RNZ plan to replace 2 masts with 1
Landmark towers to be demolished: Sport, Pacific, Māori AM radio services under threat.

‘I’ve never worked a day’: Radio’s Brian Kelly on 55 years pursuing a childhood dream
'When I was 5, I wanted to be a radio announcer – and I've followed that dream.'

Australian navy ship disrupts NZ internet and radio services
HMAS Canberra's radar blocked Wi-Fi from Taranaki to Marlborough.

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.

Newstalk ZB wins station of the year for 5th straight year; Heather du Plessis-Allan named broadcaster of the year
Mike Hosking, Marcus Lush, Stacey Morrison among those honoured in night of celebrations.

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.