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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.

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

'Huge victory': District Court lifts gagging order on journalist in China case
Judge on political activist: 'I have to say his approach has left a lot to be desired.'

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.

'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.'

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.

NZME's D-Day is finally here: What to expect at today's shareholder meeting
Shareholders come together to vote in media firm's new board, to be led by Steven Joyce.

'I'm not deserving': Radio veteran, voice of motorsport honoured
Brian Kelly's contributions behind the mic over 55 years in radio have been recognised.

King's Birthday Honours: NZME Radio announcer Brian Kelly
Brian Kelly has spent 55 years on the airwaves, and is New Zealand's voice of motorsport. Now he's been made a member of the NZ Order of Merit in the King's Birthday honours.

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.