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'She was quick': PJ Harding's whirlwind birth story shocks co-hosts
‘Hang about, did my water just break?’

'Personal reasons': Director resigns from media company NZME's board
The resignation comes 48 days before a crucial annual shareholders meeting.

Polly Gillespie on life after radio and new career
After retraining and lots of therapy, the radio legend reveals her surprising new chapter.

Revealed: The news media outlets that Kiwis trust the most
Improvements for each outlet but the media industry still has a job to rebuild trust.

Inside the halls of power: Departing political ed on media, MPs, and those 1pm conferences; The Chase NZ snag
NZ Rugby TV rights battle heats up - a new broadcaster enters the fray.

NZME celebrates more than 130 nominations at media, radio and podcast awards
Finalists are 'testament to the exceptional talent across our business', says CEO.

'All over the map’: Jim Grenon hits back at shareholder in NZME board battle
Grenon says a lack of a public profile or social media footprint is not a character flaw.

‘Dangerous for NZME’s future’: Vocal investor pulls support for leader of board clean-out
NZME's board takeover looks increasingly likely to come down to an Australian fund's vote.

Media industry shake-up: Radio and outdoor firm MediaWorks sold to majority owner
The acquisition is one of several major moves in the NZ media landscape.

Stumbling block? Takeovers Panel issues draft ruling on Jim Grenon's NZME board bid - report
Auckland businessman says he is cooperating with panel over 1.2m shares bought on March 4.

'Astounded': NZME shareholder hits back at board for 'personal attack' over text message
Troy Bowker says he believes in free speech; CEO, BusinessDesk founding editor respond.

'Significant risk': NZME board fires back at Grenon; delays shareholders' meeting
The NZME board raises concerns over governance, independence and editorial control.

'Utterly shocking': Spinoff v Stuff in story stoush; NZME exec quits
TVNZ wins legal battle to keep sources secret; Neil Finn on RNZ host's exit.

'Overreach': Key NZME shareholder backs Jim Grenon but not his other three nominees for board
Grenon: Colman trying to be constructive but 'I disagree with his assessment'.

NZME peace deal? Jim Grenon happy to have CEO on board; existing directors should decide it's 'futile to continue'
In new letter, businessman says he is prepared to give CEO 'benefit of the doubt'.

Jim Grenon inquired about buying Stuff - Nine's non-response 'seemed odd to me'
The businessman aiming to be NZME chair confirms approach to buy Stuff in 2020.

Sudden departure: Tearful RNZ host signs off from show with immediate effect
Charlotte Ryan's sudden departure follows the resignation of her producer.

Wanting 'to present me as some sort of extremist': Billionaire takes aim at journalists' union
Union hits back at Jim Grenon, accusing him of PR 'deflection' over 'simple request'.

Grenon's NZME letter revealed: 'I do not propose to act as an average, passive board chair'
Billionaire's view is of 'poor performance, bloated costs and weak public disclosure'.

TV star's drugs charges - TVNZ's PR move; Has the advertising industry let down over-50s?
Collapse of TV firm: 'Director has not been located'; Is a new NZME power play in wind?

Influential NZME shareholder on the fight for board seats; CEO's performance
Roger Colman says media giant has suffered in the past from an unstable share register.