EntertainmentTV gambles on cult comic heroesA chain-smoking exorcist with a nice line in sardonic putdowns and a zombie medical student who needs brains to survive.22 Jun 05:00 PM
BusinessColman's $50k Nats donation disclosedEx-NBR owner Barry Colman recently gave the National Party $50,000 - the first time the wealthy publisher's contribution has had to be disclosed.15 Jun 10:56 PM
TelecommunicationsTelecom TV details coming soonTelecom says more details of its online television service are "close" and will be unveiled before the company changes its name to Spark in August.05 Jun 10:50 PM
OpinionPaul Casserly: TV's best quotes: 'No jousting, no dwarves, no 72-course meal.'Paul Casserly details television's best quotes, and a few notes, from the month of May.02 Jun 11:30 PM
OpinionPaul Casserly: The most legendary NZ TV momentsNZ On Screen have pulled together some of the best moments of TV with the help of the public. With the results tallied, Paul Casserly uncovers just what makes good telly.26 May 09:00 PM
EntertainmentMichele Hewitson: Paora MaxwellPaora Maxwell, the new CEO of Maori Television, started his job on Monday and he was visibly emotional.16 May 11:14 PM
OpinionJohn DrinnanJohn Drinnan: Taurima inquiry puts journalist objectivity in spotlightThe Taurima Inquiry has opened the door to questions about other journalists and whether their outside roles affect their independence.13 May 05:10 AM
New ZealandCunliffe: Taurima decision 'appropriate'Former broadcaster Shane Taurima still has a future with Labour, says the party's leader, despite his bid for candidacy being blocked by the party's ruling body.12 May 08:20 PM
OpinionJohn DrinnanJohn Drinnan: Bumbling TV company escapes serious criticismThe Taurima Inquiry has not taken Television New Zealand to task for its biggest failing yet as a news operation with an oversight of politics.12 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand$1b deal big for NZ TV - producerThe maker of Shortland Street has been bought by overseas broadcasting giants in a $1 billion deal.12 May 05:00 PM
OpinionJohn DrinnanJohn Drinnan: Taurima inquiry fails to take TVNZ to taskThe Taurima Inquiry has failed to take Television New Zealand to task for its biggest failing yet as a news operation with an oversight of politics, writes John Drinnan.12 May 06:19 AM
New ZealandNo political bias at TVNZ - reportShane Taurima was guilty of using TVNZ’s resources for political purposes, but there was no bias in programming, a review has found.12 May 03:11 AM
OpinionJohn DrinnanJohn Drinnan: Taurima inquiry due todaySources expect that if Shane Taurima emerges badly from the bias inquiry, Julian Wilcox will put his name forward as a Labour party candidate.12 May 12:45 AM
KahuMaori tuning in to identity on TVMaori are more likely to watch shows like Homai te Pakipaki or Te Karere than learn their whakapapa and family history to express their cultural identity, a survey shows.06 May 05:00 PM
KahuDelays continue in selecting Tamaki Makaurau seatLabour is still facing delays in selecting its candidate in the key Tamaki Makaurau seat as a result of broadcaster and potential candidate Shane Taurima's TVNZ problems.04 May 10:33 PM
KahuLabour waits for TVNZ's Taurima reportLabour has extended its deadline for the Tamaki Makaurau seat for the third time as it waits for a TVNZ report into the actions of potential candidate Shane Taurima.28 Apr 05:00 PM
EntertainmentSusie Ferguson: Reporting for dutyShe’s spent six years in war zones — including being shot at and driving into a minefield — and has even taught Prince William at Eton.18 Apr 08:00 PM
OpinionJohn Drinnan: War and peace on the airWarring between MediaWorks' radio and TV arms has calmed since new owners took over in November, writes John Drinnan.10 Apr 05:30 PM
OpinionJohn DrinnanJohn Drinnan: Mazda drives two TV lanesMoney is money and nobody wants to look a gift horsepower in the mouth, writes John Drinnan. Mazda now owns sponsorship rights to 7pm shows from Sunday through to Friday.03 Apr 08:30 PM
OpinionJulian Wilcox: Jolting the fabric of broadcastingI will never forget the opening of Maori Television ten years ago today.27 Mar 08:30 PM
OpinionJohn DrinnanJohn Drinnan: 10-year celebration not shared by all at broadcasterTomorrow marks the 10th birthday of Maori Television. The appointment of a new chief executive should be a celebration.26 Mar 04:30 PM
EntertainmentHow Henry's show really ratesTV3's gamble in swapping its traditional late-night news show with Paul Henry has resulted in virtually the same audience numbers.23 Mar 03:15 PM
Media and marketingJohn Drinnan: Maori TV flak now hitting GovtThe Government is facing flak on two fronts over issues affecting Maori Television, amid staff concerns about plans to realign its news and current affairs department.19 Mar 12:45 AM
BusinessBoard did not seek CEO's commentThe Maori Television board did not seek a reference from TVNZ's boss over an applicant for its own top job, the Herald has been told.18 Mar 03:15 PM
Media and marketingMaori television's tangled webMaori broadcasters have weaved a tangled web of politics with upheavals at both Television New Zealand and Maori TV, writes John Drinnan.17 Mar 11:30 PM
