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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.

Party pooper: Is RNZ facing a funding cut?; Polkinghorne TV doco - guards to monitor theatre
NBR owner coming home for new venture; TVNZ redundancy costs; A bizarre newsprint tiff.

'Attack lined up': Grenon says he offered compromise but believes NZME board has 'no interest'
NZME says it's still open to engagement, but concerns remain over editorial control.

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.

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.

‘Radical disruption is not the answer’: NZME chair on billionaire’s board cleanout bid
NZME board meets billionaire Jim Grenon; he says shareholders can make their own judgment.

'Deeply disappointed' - NZME's biggest shareholder backs board cleanout; Did TVNZ miss scoop?
Willie Jackson exits broadcasting and media portfolio; Steve Braunias departing Herald.

Revealed: The six names vying to overthrow the board of NZ Herald and ZB owner NZME
Nominations include billionaire, a prominent blogger and lawyer and a private equity exec.

‘Clumsy deception’: Billionaire who wants NZME board cleanout opens up on plans, union criticism
Jim Grenon indicates renewed Herald editorial investment, wants to increase readership.

Media mutiny: Billionaire's battle to sack board of NZ news giant; Who is in line for top TVNZ role
Tinā smashes the box office; Tom Sainsbury's Scandal erupts - from top podcast to TV show.