OpinionJohn DrinnanJohn Drinnan: Macho TV men are reducing female co-hosts to mere sidekicksThere's a problem with the male-female mix on television at 7pm, writes John Drinnan.10 Sep 08:30 PM
OpinionJohn DrinnanJohn Drinnan: TV3 blame game a cop-out - TVNZTVNZ chief executive puts a new twist on TV3 assertions that its news ratings slump has been caused by losing the rights to Home and Away to TVNZ.03 Sep 09:31 PM
BusinessApple's Top Gear bidApple is hatching plans to create its own original television shows, even making an audacious bid to secure the former stars of Top Gear, it has emerged.03 Sep 05:00 PM
EntertainmentHighway Cops 'one of the dullest shows I've ever had to make'Lee Baker writes and directs TV shows including Neighbours at War and Eating Media Lunch. He is also a member of the Alternative Commentary Collective.02 Sep 09:40 PM
OpinionJohn DrinnanJohn Drinnan: TVNZ sniffs out joint venturesPrivatisation is unlikely, but the Government is looking at other ways for TVNZ to get friendly with the private sector, writes John Drinnan.27 Aug 09:31 PM
Media and marketingSky TV toughs out first year of competitionSky TV's emerged from its first year of viable pay TV competition with only a few scratches.21 Aug 02:15 AM
BusinessSky TV says profits up to $171mSky TV says profits are up 6.4 per cent, despite a small fall in subscriber numbers.20 Aug 09:40 PM
EntertainmentClement slams Kiwi TV, againJemaine Clement has criticised local television networks, telling a US newspaper they have "no interest in making television comedy in New Zealand at all".17 Aug 07:00 AM
EntertainmentMad Men actress spat on in schoolChristina Hendricks was spat at and sat on in high school.16 Aug 01:00 AM
EntertainmentFuture uncertain for TV3 hostsHilary Barry and Mike McRoberts may no longer be the faces of <i>3 News</i> when a major revamp takes place later this year.12 Aug 05:00 PM
EntertainmentPhotos: MasterChef's stunning new setA spectacular set that includes a living wall of herbs and an 'Alpine lodge' has been created for the new MasterChef series, writes Sarah Ell.08 Aug 09:00 PM
EntertainmentTaylor Schilling on overnight fame: 'Things went bonkers'Taylor Schilling, Netflix's biggest breakout star, talks prison life, Orange Is The New Black and sudden fame with Christopher Goodwin.07 Aug 07:00 PM
Media and marketingCan Julie Christie save TV3?Mediaworks boss Mark Weldon tells Matt Nippert that despite some grim-looking numbers, the company's strategy is working.07 Aug 05:00 PM
EntertainmentE! News announces Rancic's replacementGiuliana Rancic has been replaced on E! News by Maria Menounos.31 Jul 11:34 PM
WorldTop Gear stars drive $380m TV dealJeremy Clarkson, James May and Richard Hammond have signed a reported £160 million ($379.3 million) deal with Amazon to launch a rival to Top Gear, saying they looked forward to working without being "policed" by the BBC.31 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionKarl PuschmannKarl Puschmann: The best and worst of FreeviewPlusWhat exactly is FreeviewPlus, and what does it do? After living with it for a couple of weeks, Karl Puschmann may have finally figured it out.24 Jul 09:00 AM
EntertainmentYahoo TV offers free streamingBetter boost your broadband limits again: another television streaming service is launching in New Zealand today.23 Jul 09:00 AM
EntertainmentSky is reordering 15 channels on its line-upSky has announced its channels will be reordered, with the changes coming into effect in September.21 Jul 05:15 AM
Media and marketingPassion for media takes Withers to top of TVNZNew TVNZ chairwoman Joan Withers describes TV One's rating success from 6pm to 7.30pm as "stunning".17 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionJohn DrinnanJohn Drinnan: Lathering up for TV3's new soapNZ On Air will decide on Wednesday whether to fund a new 5:30pm soap opera which TV3 hopes will help boost ratings for 3News, writes John Drinnan.16 Jul 09:25 PM
OpinionJohn DrinnanFreeview plays catch-up with pay TVFreeview's launch of its new Freeview Plus product today marks a fork in the road for free TV, says John Drinnan.01 Jul 01:20 AM
EntertainmentSesame Street outrates Paul HenryTV3 has upped the ante in the battle for the news ratings.29 Jun 07:30 AM
OpinionJohn DrinnanJohn Drinnan: RNZ seeks cure to ratings malaiseMajor changes are expected for flagship shows on Radio NZ National after the latest survey showed no improvement, writes John Drinnan.25 Jun 09:35 PM
OpinionJohn DrinnanTV3 hopes to overturn terrible ratingsThe future of TV3 news and current affairs rests on the success of the new current affairs show called Story, writes John Drinnan.24 Jun 07:49 PM
EntertainmentNew 7pm host: 'We'll keep them honest'Duncan Garner says his new 7pm show with Heather du Plessis-Allan will include fun and laughter - but viewers can rely on them to ask tough questions.24 Jun 07:40 PM
EntertainmentTwelve Questions: Kiel McNaughtonTV programme maker Kiel McNaughton is directing Shortland Street on TV2 and Find Me a Maori Bride on Maori TV. He talks to Jennifer Dann.24 Jun 05:00 PM
BDBDMedia and marketingTV broadcasters close 'back door' accessBroadcasters have won the 'global mode' world streaming battle - ISPs say they'll stop offering the service from September.24 Jun 12:15 AM
OpinionJohn DrinnanBack door brazenness killed Global ModeThe brazen actions of Call Plus - promoting its Global Mode method of accessing foreign television, ultimately killed the service, says media writer John Drinnan.24 Jun 12:00 AM
BusinessMaori TV dismisses claims of political interferenceMaori TV has dismissed accusations that it dumped a panel show on Whanau Ora as a result of political interference, saying it was an editorial decision based on ratings.23 Jun 02:53 AM
OpinionJohn DrinnanJohn Drinnan: Spark aims to be in Sky's leagueThe Spark-owned video-on-demand service Lightbox will be bidding for streaming rights for NRL games, forcing Sky to defend its stranglehold on mainstream TV sport.18 Jun 09:21 PM
EntertainmentTVNZ apologises for 'inappropriate' adA senior TVNZ staff member has apologised to Louise Nicholas after the broadcaster inadvertently aired an ad for condoms during a telemovie about her life.14 Jun 03:07 AM
OpinionKarl PuschmannKarl Puschmann: Why it’s nuts to boycott the newsBoycotting TV3 is big news. But what if there's no one around to report it? Karl Puschmann asks the hard questions.11 Jun 09:45 PM
OpinionJohn DrinnanJohn Drinnan: Spark removes Whale Oil 'sponsorship'Spark was this week given a lesson - if one were needed - that it is dangerous to mix with a toxic brand like the Whale Oil website, writes John Drinnan.11 Jun 09:27 PM
