An outraged gay community has lashed out at a Tauranga radio station for using the word "poofter" live on air.

Six big media firms are making moves as the industry shifts towards digital and recovers from the recession.

The son of a Hells Angels gang leader is to stand for Wanganui District Council - with the backing of Michael Laws.

Friends and family will today farewell a man credited with getting Radio Sport on its feet.

Insiders estimate Mike Hosking and Kate Hawkesby could have been paid around $50,000 for a magazine deal.

Media stars Kate Hawkesby and Mike Hosking say they are planning a wedding that is all about the kids.

A row over seats at a film premiere has led to a dust-up between two top broadcasters.

David Fane has been suspended from his Radio Network job for a week for offensive comments made during an expletive-laden rant last week.

The parents of a boy killed in a trailbike accident will receive $35,000 for offensive comments Michael Laws made on air.

RadioLive is looking at employing Sean Plunket, who resigned from his Morning Report role this week.

Michael Laws is stepping down for family reasons, despite suggestions he could win again.

Radio bosses are singing the blues after a 58 per cent rise in the royalties music stations pay record companies and performers.

A "large Polynesian woman" has been pretending to be Kate Hawkesby's daughter in order to cash cheques worth thousands of dollars.

The Rock FM won top radio station in the 2010 NZ Radio awards announced last night.

The parents of a boy killed in a trail bike accident are seeking legal advice over Michael Laws' on-air accusations of blame.

When Push Push came to shove shove, rocker-turned-broadcaster Mikey Havoc had to deal with almost $40,000 in parking fines and court costs.

Since last week, I've been thinking about Radio NZ, which has been a constant presence in my life for years. I'm not alone.