PremiumPremiumMedia InsiderIRD debt: Regional media firm calls in administrators; more than 20 jobs up in air'It’s a s*** sandwich and there’s no butter,' says one source but there is, in fact, hope.05 Aug 12:12 AM
PremiumPremiumMedia InsiderTaxpayers help save popular reality TV shows; TVNZ board member Paul Henry set to host Three showNZ on Air agrees to funding of The Traitors and Celebrity Treasure Island for first time.04 Aug 06:14 AM
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
PremiumPremiumMedia 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
Silver FernsNetball NZ non-committal on player pay cuts with new broadcast dealThe ANZ Premiership will be broadcast free-to-air on TVNZ next season. 29 Jul 08:44 AM
PremiumPremiumMedia InsiderRevealed: Sky TV lodges this new name, logos after buying Three for $1 - and explains whyDespite a new trademark application, Sky TV says it has no plans to scrap the Three brand.28 Jul 07:00 AM
PremiumPremiumMedia InsiderRevealed: Three's sea of red ink – $77.6m loss amid Newshub closure, other cutsSky TV has bought the company for $1 – can it turn it around?25 Jul 05:33 AM
PremiumPremiumStock takesStock Takes: How analysts rated Sky-TV3 dealSky expects a $20m ebitda improvement from cost synergies over three years.24 Jul 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumMedia InsiderPay TV battle kicks off: TVNZ set to scoop World Cup rights; MetService trials app chargesTVNZ hits back in re-ignited screen war; Stuff printing site on the market.24 Jul 05:40 PM
New ZealandCould Sky-Three deal see a rise in local content - and a new sporting TV landscape?Sky plans to increase locally-made content if it's financially viable.23 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumSharesMarket close: NZ sharemarket dips as F&P Healthcare, Infratil shares fallThe New Zealand sharemarket fell today as the country's biggest company fell in value.23 Jul 05:54 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessThree, bought for $1, is worth $48m to Sky – fund managerAnalysts upgrade their share price targets – but qualify their optimism.23 Jul 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionGregor PaulGregor Paul: Sky's TV3 deal offers rugby fans hopes for more free-to-air accessOPINION: Sky's purchase may lead to more rugby on FTA, increasing audience exposure.22 Jul 06:01 PM
PremiumPremiumMedia InsiderSky TV buys Three for $1 in massive media shake-upThe seismic shift pits Sky in a new battle royale with TVNZ.21 Jul 08:36 PM
PremiumPremiumMedia InsiderLate show: 4 years on, where is taxpayer-funded Chlöe Swarbrick film? NZ v Oz - who has best TV ad?Massive shake-up in outdoor advertising; Ex-MediaWorks boss sells up; Beacons winners. 18 Jul 07:30 AM
PremiumPremiumMedia Insider'Game-changer': MediaWorks wins massive AT advertising contracts for buses, shelters, stationsThe contracts have been valued as high as $350m over the next decade.15 Jul 08:10 AM
PremiumPremiumMedia InsiderBum's rush: Lotto's naked skier tops ad complaints - what watchdog saysRNZ ratings woes - big gun hired to review radio operation; Agency nabs big ad account.11 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 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 InsiderNZME top executive resigns – to join rival media firmDavid Mackrell's resignation comes as a new NZME board beds into place.06 Jul 08:35 PM
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
Super RugbySuper Rugby Pacific sees viewership increaseThe final was also the most-watched title decider since 2016.25 Jun 08:25 PM
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
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
Media InsiderTVNZ boss on the future of the 6pm news, Shortland Street - and a move into pay TVWill this be Simon Dallow's swansong year as the 6pm newsreader?19 Jun 09:37 AM