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Advertising power play: Top agency leader elevated to new CEO role ahead of likely merger

Nikki Grafton's elevation at OMG comes ahead of a likely very disruptive year.

Trumped: NZ’s digital news bargaining bill was on life support; is it now dead?

Media Minister offers a six-word response as Aussies back down in face of Trump threats.

‘Almost died three times’: Flava host K’Lee reveals baby health scares

“We had a really morbid chat every day for about six weeks.”

Radio personality among Destiny Church protesters

Concerns are being raised about people linked to Destiny Church and the violent protest.

TV doco: Kiwi producer’s fight for UK 'baby-killer' nurse; Could Treasury take over RNZ funds? Ex-TVNZ host returns

Nick Mowbray denies NZME speculation; Sky tests satellite; Was MAFS star a Miss NZ?

'Tirade of abuse': Ex-Platform editor wins payouts after incidents involving host Sean Plunket

The ERA finds an editor was treated unfairly and unreasonably after raising concerns.

'Time to move on': John Kirwan and Sky TV part ways; BSA rules on TVNZ 'a***hole' quip

Analyst on NZME cuts: 'It's difficult to shrink to greatness'; Worst PR line of the week.

Radio's new breakfast battle: Can Simon Barnett halt More's ratings slide? Top TVNZ staff departing

25 media storylines for 2025; Worst PR response of the week; Air NZ comms boss taking off.

TV host's new role; Sky TV, TV3 bosses on the economy as one publisher predicts media 'carnage'

Q&As with five top media bosses; a well-known face and name has a new broadcasting gig.

Revealed: The Kiri Allan, Anika Moa podcast RNZ refused to air

The podcast was released to the Herald under the Official Information Act.

Bree Tomasel in studio with Newstalk ZB's Francesca Rudkin

The top-rating ZM host joins Francesca Rudkin to talk about her media career, being an Australian on NZ radio and telling her story in her new book. Video / Newstalk ZB

Real talk with Bree Tomasel

The ZM and Celebrity Treasure Island host talks about shocking her mum on social media and why writing her book was like getting gonorrhea. Video / Michael Craig

End of an era: Matt Heath on walkout songs, worst interviews, and new Radio Hauraki tattoo

'It’s been the best possible time with the best friends. I’ve loved every second.'

Ex radio and TV star eyed for PM comms role; Māori TV's dispute with laid-off lawyer

RNZ's latest baffling move over Kiri Allan podcast; Heather du Plessis-Allan's baby news.

Matt Heath is leaving Radio Hauraki

Matt Heath is leaving Radio Hauraki’s breakfast show to become the new co-host of Newstalk ZB’s Afternoons programme. Video / Radio Hauraki

'I love you man': Tearful Matt Heath leaving Radio Hauraki and Jeremy Wells for big Newstalk ZB role

Heath says he's excited about a challenging new role after more than a decade at Hauraki.

Media-political stand-offs: Jack Tame's Q+A plea to PM; Why Act won't appear on 'toxic' RNZ show

Reasons can vary but some politicians are using silent treatment tactics with some media.

Fans fume over radio host's 'Jabba' jibe at Boks coach; Secrets of Lotto's famous lost-dog TV ad

Top roles cut in MediaWorks upheaval; Media power couple's radio conflict.