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Chaos, comedy and chips: Inside the media and business mind of Leigh Hart
Leigh Hart opens up in this week's Media Insider podcast.

Warner Bros Discovery will split company to build streaming
The entertainment giant seeks to better position itself amid declines.

Sonia Gray opens up on being in psychedelic drug trials
She participated in LSD and ketamine trials at Auckland and Otago universities.

'This breaks my heart': Former Lotto co-host and actor dies aged 61
Marise Wipani was also a Miss New Zealand runner-up to the eventual Miss Universe winner.

Hungry 'food deliverer' at doorstep - fake video dupes Stuff; Big ad industry moves, exits
Heather du Plessis-Allan's big night at Radio Awards; TVNZ drops award-winning series.

‘Part of me has died’: Daniel Faitaua's heartfelt tribute after dad's death
TVNZ reporter shared his grief on Instagram, remembering dad's kindness and selflessness.

Will Stuff staff share in CEO's big payday? NZME's new chair opens up
Sinead Boucher on her staff trust scheme; Steven Joyce's focus as NZME refreshes board.

Gregor Paul: Why NZ Rugby's financial struggles are far from over
OPINION: The protracted broadcast rights saga could halt fiscal progress in its tracks.

'Let's see how I go, aye': League legend Shaun Johnson's new TV career
The halfback played more than 220 matches for the Warriors in two stints with the club.

Tina from Turners' new ad - fat-shaming complaints; RNZ trust targets 'too modest' - Govt
A small town's media stoush; Costly PR conference - the PR response; PRINZ Awards winners.

'Pushing them hard': Media Minister on TVNZ's financials ... and RNZ's falling radio ratings
Media Insider podcast: Minister's advice to RNZ - never lose sight of core radio business.

Breakfast battle: Hosking v Barnett ratings and Bridge is back; RNZ cuts: What's in line?
Ted Lasso meets Drive to Survive in Auckland FC doco; Rock legend and a Kiwi ad campaign.

RNZ funding slashed, minister wants stronger audience reach, trust levels
Government announces a boost for regional journalism; RNZ faces $18m cut over four years.

Outspoken NZME shareholder sells out of media firm; Jim Grenon lifts stake to 13%
Troy Bowker remains 'fully supportive' of Grenon as a 'major disruptor' at Herald owner.

Lawyer Linda Clark takes leave from TVNZ board over former top cop's media injunction
TVNZ may yet join media firms in fighting injunction that was sought and won by Clark.

'S*** telly': Ex-TVNZ host target of internal staff emails; Iconic Sports Cafe show expands to Oz
Are we in for a C-bomb sequel at the Voyager Media Awards?; The Spinoff editor steps down.

ZB political ed Jason Walls replacing Katie Bradford at TVNZ
Walls has been ZB political editor since January 2023.

Kiwi TV drama After the Party loses to Shogun at Baftas
The Wellington-based drama had a record haul at last year's NZ Television Awards.

From the heartbreak of losing her husband at just 48, a couple's enduring media legacy
'It allows me to focus on myself and the kids and figure out life without Allan.'

Noise ban, off-limit interviews: TVNZ's rules as RNZ moves in; Ad agencies take aim at global merger
Untimely deaths of 3 respected NZ journalists; NZME set to take on Trade Me for car sales.

NZME board battle: Big US shareholder withdraws director nominations
Osmium has yet to say who it might be backing for the NZME board roles.