PremiumPremiumMedia Insider'Cruel': Bald ad slammed; Omitted Ruby Tui in World Cup ad; $2.5m public funds – Shorty St savedIs MediaWorks' owner up for sale? A new RNZ executive role to help focus on radio ratings.01 Aug 01:55 AM
Media InsiderA startling, ruthless revival: 'Rebel Alliance' Sky rediscovers its mojo in TV warsSky TV shares now sit at a 5-year high - CEO on sports rights, a $1 deal & customer views.31 Jul 06:20 AM
PremiumMedia InsiderTV rights shake-up: Netball NZ's costly hit in new TVNZ deal as Sky TV walks awayEmail reveals Netball NZ is having to dip into its cash reserves to stay on television.30 Jul 06:01 PM
PremiumMedia InsiderPay TV battle kicks off: TVNZ set to scoop World Cup rights; MetService trials app charges24 Jul 05:40 PM
PremiumMedia InsiderLate show: 4 years on, where is taxpayer-funded Chlöe Swarbrick film? NZ v Oz - who has best TV ad?18 Jul 07:30 AM
Media InsiderMarkets with Madison host on her ‘terrifying’ media move and shunning NZ tall poppy syndrome16 Jul 07:58 PM
PremiumMedia Insider'Game-changer': MediaWorks wins massive AT advertising contracts for buses, shelters, stations15 Jul 08:10 AM
PremiumMedia InsiderHow an RNZ story about this city's weather went to two media watchdogs - with different outcomes14 Jul 06:47 PM
PremiumMedia InsiderBum's rush: Lotto's naked skier tops ad complaints - what watchdog says11 Jul 02:47 AM
PremiumPremiumMedia InsiderPlot twist: Taxpayer-backed Jacinda Ardern movie scrappedFilm had been earmarked for $800,000 in public money but was not backed by the former PM.09 Jul 05:11 PM
PremiumPremiumMedia InsiderInfluential RNZ executive resigns amid broadcaster's budget cutsRNZ has been feeling the heat from the Government over its trust levels and ratings.09 Jul 03:44 AM
PremiumPremiumMedia InsiderTVNZ news in the spotlight: Independent review will check for balance, biasFormer Australian news boss will lead trust review; TVNZ forecasts $48.5m loss in 2026.08 Jul 04:09 AM
PremiumPremiumMedia InsiderTV shake-up: Sky TV set to lose channels - viewers 'don't like repeats'A major global deal is coming to an end for Sky. What does that mean for customers?05 Jul 09:46 AM
PremiumPremiumMedia InsiderEx-TV host Matt Chisholm's bold new career; 'Hugely unpopular' - battle royale brews inside StuffWell-known Kiwi's court move over story; Which political leader is best/worst with media?04 Jul 10:13 AM
PremiumPremiumMedia InsiderStop the presses: Stuff closing about 15 Auckland, regional community newspapersTitles such as the North Shore Times and Central Leader have been published for decades.04 Jul 10:13 AM
Media Insider'A couple of detractors': Revealed - the early battle to get The Casketeers to air on TVNZThe founder and owneer of Great Southern Television on the future of the screen industry.03 Jul 07:08 AM
PremiumPremiumMedia InsiderMorning rumbles: RNZ's flagship show faces shake-up as boss steps downMorning Report's ratings have faltered since 2020, losing almost 200,000 listeners.01 Jul 08:26 PM
PremiumPremiumMedia InsiderWatch: 'Offensive to girls' - why The Warehouse has been told to remove this TV adAn ad ruled offensive was based on stereotype that 'girls aren't good at maths': watchdog.01 Jul 05:04 AM
PremiumPremiumMedia InsiderTVNZ comeback! Paul Henry joins board in major shake-up; Hayley Holt's new moveArdern v McCaw book sales; a magazine closes; and the Marketing Awards finalists.27 Jun 01:47 AM
PremiumPremiumMedia Insider6pm TV news battle: Are 1m people really still watching? The numbers are inTVNZ boss raised some eyebrows in political circles with ratings comments - is she right?26 Jun 04:51 AM
Media Insider'Hostile from outset': Heather du Plessis-Allan on Ardern, Luxon and evasive politiciansAnd does the broadcaster of the year want to one day be Newstalk ZB breakfast host?25 Jun 06:24 PM
SportVeteran sports broadcaster Garry Ahern dies at 75He covered 14 Commonwealth and Olympic Games.24 Jun 09:43 PM
PremiumPremiumMedia InsiderDavid 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.22 Jun 10:07 AM
PremiumPremiumMedia InsiderCourt writer: Polkinghorne pitches his own book; TVNZ v Sky in Olympics showdownCan Brad Pitt and F1 turbocharge NZ's box office? TVNZ boss opens up on finances.20 Jun 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumMedia Insider'Defining moment': Ad agencies cleared for huge merger, amid warnings of media job lossesNZ is one of the first jurisdictions in world to clear the way for OMG and IPG to merge.17 Jun 08:19 PM
PremiumPremiumMedia Insider'Unsettling': RNZ seeks to cut roles after $18m budget cut over four yearsChief executive Paul Thompson confirms voluntary redundancies are being sought.17 Jun 03:15 AM
PremiumPremiumMedia Insider'Huge victory': District Court lifts gagging order on journalist in China caseJudge on political activist: 'I have to say his approach has left a lot to be desired.'13 Jun 04:42 AM
PremiumPremiumMedia InsiderTV3 future in spotlight – could it be a Sky buy?; Shorty St eyes life support againCuts at creative ad agency; NZR-Sky TV deal close; PR agencies' big global wins.13 Jun 02:24 AM
Media InsiderChaos, comedy and chips: Inside the media and business mind of Leigh HartLeigh Hart opens up in this week's Media Insider podcast.11 Jun 07:10 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Public media not actually about audience ratingsOPINION: RNZ's value isn't in popularity but in public accountability.11 Jun 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumMedia Insider'Real story coming': Unauthorised Ardern book – who’s behind it and who’s been interviewedAbout 120 people, including ZB's Mike Hosking and Heather du Plessis-Allan, interviewed.11 Jun 12:06 AM
PremiumPremiumMedia InsiderRadio legal war brewing: AM stations imperilled under RNZ plan to replace 2 masts with 1Landmark towers to be demolished: Sport, Pacific, Māori AM radio services under threat.09 Jun 09:26 AM