OpinionBryce EdwardsPolitical round-up: The revolution will not be televisedThere’s a lot of anger about TV current affairs at the moment – sparked by the threats to Campbell Live. But there’s also humour, writes Bryce Edwards.22 Apr 02:18 AM
OpinionBrian RudmanCampbell's knighthood crusade a ghoulish stepJohn Campbell and his team have been trying every trick in the book to try to escape TV3's death row.21 Apr 09:37 PM
OpinionPeter Thompson: Outrage over Campbell Live overlooks a more fundamental issueMedia studies lecturer Peter Thompson says a finite pot of advertising revenue has made it less attractive to produce local content.20 Apr 12:39 AM
OpinionMatt HeathWhy John Campbell looks good in a suitWhatever happens in the John Campbell saga, one thing's for sure. The man will turn up suited up and looking good.19 Apr 08:25 PM
OpinionSteve BrauniasSteve Braunias: The secret diaries of ... Campbell's nemesesPeople are jumping up and down about Campbell Live, saying that it's due to be axed, when all we're doing is a review, with a view to replacing it with a soap opera.17 Apr 05:00 PM
Media and marketingLegal action against Global Mode imminentLightbox, MediaWorks, SKY and TVNZ have announced they are going ahead with legal action against CallPlus over the company's Global Mode service.17 Apr 04:09 AM
OpinionJohn DrinnanJohn Drinnan: Historic photos in legal limboJohn Drinnan on Fairfax Media's Herculean task in trying to rescue its huge photo archive from a legal quagmire.16 Apr 09:30 PM
OpinionPaul ThomasPaul Thomas: Campbell's plight fires up conspiracy theoristsThere is an ideological dimension to this, writes Paul Thomas. If Campbell was studiously apolitical or unapologetically conservative, would he be getting the same level of support from the same people?16 Apr 09:30 PM
EntertainmentEmails from Sony show Jackson powerKiwi film great Sir Peter Jackson was described as one of the "most controlling film makers" in the world.16 Apr 05:00 PM
OpinionMarianne Elliott: Online petitions voice in fight for fairnessOnline rallying of Campbell Live fans shows the power of web campaigns as a democratic instrument, writes ActionStation national director Marianne Elliott.15 Apr 09:38 PM
TelecommunicationsBackdoor TV users survive deadlineSlingshot and Orcon subscribers with backdoor access to American pay TV services have survived a 5pm deadline and will keep their global mode services, for the time being.15 Apr 05:53 AM
OpinionNZ on Air didn't know grant would mean TV3 news cutNew Zealand On Air says it was unaware that its funding of the new 3D Investigates programme would lead to TV3 cutting half an hour off 3News on Sunday nights.15 Apr 02:45 AM
EntertainmentRatings continue to improve for Campbell LiveSince it was announced that <i>Campbell Live</i> was under review, three petitions to save the show have gathered more than 95,000 signatures.15 Apr 01:00 AM
EntertainmentAl-Jazeera presenter joins save Campbell Live fightAn Al-Jazeera news presenter who got his break in journalism at <i>3 News</i> has come out in support of his old colleague John Campbell.14 Apr 10:15 PM
OpinionEditorial: Hard-hitting journalism alive and wellThere has been much hyperbole in the reaction to a review by broadcaster MediaWorks of its evening current affairs show Campbell Live.14 Apr 05:00 PM
OpinionFran O'SullivanCampbell Live row ignites useful debateThe Prime Minister may have been out of New Zealand - or possibly flat out with the demands of 24/7 forex trading - when New Zealand television news and current affairs was in its heyday.14 Apr 05:00 PM
OpinionBryce EdwardsBryce Edwards: The politics of axing Campbell LiveHow political is the potential axing of Campbell Live? Certainly politicos on Twitter have been outraged about the prospect, writes Bryce Edwards.14 Apr 03:15 AM
TelecommunicationsCallPlus owners ponder backdoor TV backdownThe new Aussie owners of Call Plus won't rule out continuing with its Global Mode service and says it is up to existing owners to deal with broadcasters' legal challenges.14 Apr 02:19 AM
EntertainmentCampbell Live: How ratings workIn television it's often said you live or die by the ratings. But just who is watching what we're watching?10 Apr 05:00 PM
Media and marketingNot so marvellous?Does the demise of Campbell Live signal the end of serious current affairs on prime-time television? Geoff Cumming, Matt Nippert and Phil Taylor report.10 Apr 05:00 PM
Media and marketingGloves off for CampbellJohn Campbell has called in lawyer Linda Clark to fight his corner as MediaWorks confirms the company is looking for a homegrown soap to replace Campbell Live.10 Apr 05:00 PM
OpinionDid 3rd Degree bailout kill Campbell?A taxpayer handout for "investigative journalism" saved TV3's current affairs show 3rd Degree but left Campbell Live fighting for its life.09 Apr 10:00 PM
OpinionWhy John Campbell's face no longer fits at MediaworksMediaWorks bosses have John Campbell in their sights but that may be more do to with their taste in TV, than with politics.09 Apr 05:00 PM
Media and marketingMedia firms rolling up sleevesJohn Drinnan on the legal challenge to Global Mode services. Four media companies are threatening action to stop access.07 Apr 05:00 PM
Media and marketingGlobal mode put on noticeOn Thursday entertainment and television players Spark, MediaWorks, Sky and TVNZ fired a warning shot to Slingshot, Orcon and Bypass Network Services.03 Apr 04:00 PM
Media and marketingEnhanced free-to-air service loomingFree-to-air television starts marketing an upgraded "Freeview Plus" service this month, playing catch-up with the way people view programming.03 Apr 04:00 PM
EntertainmentResidents mixed over Block news (+pics)Producers of The Block NZ have sent letters to residents of an Auckland suburb informing of “building and filming activity in your area”.31 Mar 04:00 PM
TelecommunicationsSpark boss takes swipe at NetflixSpark chief executive Simon Moutter has taken a swipe at new competitor Netflix, saying the TV streaming company is taking advantage of GST loopholes.24 Mar 04:00 PM
TaxBro'Town, IRD settle out of courtLawyers representing a company which funded the animated comedy series Bro'Town and the IRD have reached a confidential out-of-court settlement.23 Mar 01:38 AM
