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'Tabloid clickbait': Inside Philip Polkinghorne's stoush with TV doco makers
A journalist says there was 'nothing deceitful' about his approach to Polkinghorne.

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.

Netflix raises NZ prices: Subscriptions up by $3-6 monthly
Basic plans increase from $14.99 to $17.99, and premium plans hit $33.99.

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.

Revealed: The three regions where some Sky viewers need extra help, possible new dishes for satellite switch
Sky TV outlines what customers need to do ahead of satellite switchover in mid-April.

Graham Norton makes surprise appearance at Auckland supermarket
While in New Zealand to tour his stage show, the host of The Graham Norton show staged a surprise tasting of his wine range at Woolworths Mt Roskill. Video / Alyse Wright

‘The job I was born to do': Slimmer, sharper Chase star The Beast opens up in rare NZ interview
Mark Labbett on fatherhood, Bradley Walsh and losing 60kg - how he fared in a NZ pop quiz.

Shane Te Pou: Mourning a loved one reminds me that life is for living
OPINION: The last few days have been a time for reflection for me.

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?

Jason Gunn’s ‘arse on camera’: TV icon’s heartfelt message to supporters after colonoscopy
'Soon I will go into the hospital. I will be heavily sedated. Wish me luck,' Gunn said.

‘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.

‘Lot of uncertainty’: MAFS under scrutiny as investigations escalate
It is believed some participants are also seeking financial compensation.

Opinion: In trying to save its life, has Shortland Street lost its heart?
New Zealand’s favourite soap returned this year with a new look and attitude.

Māori TV CEO, his private television studio event - and a deleted hire agreement
The deleted document formed part of a 'confidential employment matter'.

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.

Billionaire investor says he has close to 50% support for NZME board overthrow
Jim Grenon says his support is building; union takes aim at 'controversial' figure.

Billionaire investor wants clean-out of NZ Herald owner’s board; Second businessman backs him
The executive chair of another NZME shareholder says he supports the move for a new board.

Two giant ad agencies want to merge: Here's what they say about NZ market and their competitors
A new document unveils agencies' assessment of NZ market, clients and talent.