EntertainmentTVNZ staff told to dial back the glamTVNZ has asked its female reporters to look less glamorous and men have been told to be more blokey under 2016's new dress code.09 Jan 04:00 PM
OpinionJohn DrinnanJohn Drinnan: Sky TV's big battleThe mainstream battle for pay TV subscribers will likely heat up during the New Year.07 Jan 09:07 PM
OpinionMatt NippertMediaWorks and the $17m miracleThe night before Christmas, not much was stirring except for the curious issue of 17,084,000 MediaWorks shares to its enigmatic owner.06 Jan 07:58 PM
BusinessHollywood box-office sales rise to $11bNorth American box-office sales crossed the $11 billion mark, industry researcher Rentrak Corp said Tuesday in a statement.31 Dec 05:23 AM
CompaniesDisney has a problem 'Star Wars' can't fixAs more viewers opt to pay less for TV - or cut the cord altogether - Disney's heaping of stunningly pricey sports-TV contracts looks riskier every year.29 Dec 12:15 AM
EntertainmentWhy viewers are turning off TV3We're looking back at our columnists most popular pieces from 2015. Today, boycotting TV3 is big news, writes Karl Puschmann.27 Dec 10:00 PM
Media and marketingStar Wars breaks $1 billion recordThe latest Star Wars film has surged past $1 billion in worldwide sales in 12 days.27 Dec 08:00 PM
EntertainmentKa kite - a year in TV quotesWhen you boil it down, TV is little more than an endless procession of people saying things.23 Dec 04:00 PM
Entertainment2015: The year TV became a bloodbathRatings panic led to most brutal 12 months in channels' history.23 Dec 02:35 AM
OpinionJohn DrinnanNo soap leaves TV3 in a spinTV boss will have to decide if it is worth making another attempt to get taxpayer funding for NZ version of Home and Away.17 Dec 08:22 PM
EntertainmentData breaches at TVNZTVNZ revealed two data security breaches over the past year, one including distribution of "commercially sensitive data" to external media agencies.12 Dec 04:00 PM
OpinionJohn DrinnanJohn Drinnan: Campaigners for screen sectorOver the years, John Barnett and Dave Gibson have fought to get funding for their respective film and TV dramas.10 Dec 08:26 PM
EntertainmentLove chilling in front of the TV for hours? This will sleigh youChilling in front of the TV will take on a whole new meaning on Christmas Eve.06 Dec 03:00 AM
EntertainmentSecret Diary of Mark Weldon"Season four of <i>The Block</i> may be the best yet," I told her. "People say it's like watching paint dry but on last night's show you could watch concrete dry.04 Dec 04:00 PM
EntertainmentBlock NZ homes to be demolishedThe four homes from the first season of The Block NZ will be bulldozed to make way for almost 100 high-rise apartments.28 Nov 08:39 PM
OpinionJohn DrinnanJohn Drinnan: Sharp comedy snares subsidiesTraditional media are adapting as they strive to hold on to their share of advertising dollars with digital and video markets continuing to rise.26 Nov 08:35 PM
EntertainmentA passion for fashion that's cheapCarolyn Taylor was spending up to $8000 a year on clothes and it was hurting more than her bank balance. No more, she decided.21 Nov 04:00 PM
BusinessOnline viewing fast becoming the new TVTeena Harris likes to have a movie night with her family once a week, so they can enjoy watching TV together for a change.20 Nov 04:00 PM
EntertainmentSheen's long, painful fall from graceCharlie Sheen has led a charmed life. Until now.19 Nov 04:00 PM
BusinessHoliday ads are moving online - away from TVGoogle and other digital ad spaces argue that one of TV's biggest selling points, its vast and undiscriminating sway, is also its fatal weakness.18 Nov 05:45 PM
BusinessSky TV upgrade: Not everyone is happyNew software will allow customers to download programmes from its collection of shows and watch at any time - but there have been glitches.17 Nov 06:30 PM
EntertainmentTV3 proposes Kiwi Home and AwayTV3 is proposing a new soap that will try to replicate Home and Away - and it could be one of our most expensive shows ever made.14 Nov 07:21 PM
EntertainmentDancing with the Stars faces the chopRatings hit Dancing with the Stars could be the next reality TV show on the chopping block.07 Nov 09:26 PM
OpinionDuncan GreiveLooking back on a bad year for TV3With yesterday's news about flagship current affairs show 3D, The Spinoff's Duncan Greive assesses the MediaWorks' strategy, a year on from its flashy relaunch.07 Nov 01:30 AM
OpinionBrian GaynorBrian Gaynor: What is the future of television?What is the future of television? Will TV have a similar dramatic downturn in revenue as the newspaper, music and book retailing sectors?30 Oct 08:19 AM
Media and marketing$214m hit to Sky's market valueMore than $200 million was wiped off Sky TV's market value after the company said annual profit would fall by up to 11 per cent as the business grapples with rising costs and online competition from streaming services such as Netflix.21 Oct 04:00 PM
BusinessSky may lose subscribers after RWCSky TV is under threat as it faces the end of its monopoly on pay television and has raised the prospect of viewers switching off when the Rugby World Cup ends.21 Oct 04:00 PM
BDBDMedia and marketingSky shares plunge as profit drop loomsProfits tipped to fall by as much as 11pc in the 2016 financial year as the company battles to retain customers against the rise of on-demand streaming.21 Oct 02:31 AM
OpinionJohn DrinnanJohn Drinnan: MySky expansion on the waySport, movie fans to benefit as Sky combats its cheaper online rivals, writes John Drinnan. The upgrade will be made by downloading apps, or using new set-top boxes where necessary.15 Oct 09:45 PM
OpinionJohn DrinnanJohn Drinnan: Weldon still in the driver's seatOaktree Capital is still backing MediaWorks chief executive Mark Weldon, amid persistent rumours of change at the top, writes John Drinnan.08 Oct 09:22 PM
EntertainmentWeather presenter leaves TVNZLong-serving weather presenter Karen Olsen is leaving TVNZ after more than two decades with the company.01 Oct 12:53 AM
EntertainmentTV3's all-female comedy showTV3 will be trying out an all-female cast in a new comedy show, in the male-dominated comedy scene.26 Sep 09:15 PM
Business'Hybrid' tipped to boost TVNZ revenueTVNZ has unveiled a new initiative that merges entertainment and branded content and should provide more revenue from its "On Demand" site.16 Sep 03:00 AM
