BusinessShortland St studio gets new overseas ownerA land deal has been approved as part an overseas broadcasting giant's purchase of popular TV show Shortland Street's production house.01 Nov 02:01 AM
EntertainmentMKR could face chop over poor ratingsIt's looking unlikely a second series of My Kitchen Rules New Zealand will get the go ahead, after the cooking series served up disappointing ratings.30 Oct 01:30 AM
EntertainmentOutrageous Fortune prequel castAs Outrageous Fortune prequel Westside Story starts shooting in Auckland, the cast are revealed.10 Oct 07:05 PM
EntertainmentMeet the outrageous cast of Westside StoryHere's the cast of <i>Outrageous Fortune</i> prequel <i>Westside Story</i> in all their mid 1970s glory. All images courtesy of and copyright South Pacific Pictures10 Oct 04:13 AM
BusinessCarol Hirschfeld moves to Radio NZHigh-profile executive Carol Hirschfeld has resigned from Maori TV following a proposed restructure at the broadcaster, and taken up a senior role at Radio NZ.29 Sep 11:44 PM
BusinessFunding disagreement puts Maori TV shows 'on hold'Maori Television has placed several shows "on hold" due to a disagreement with the funding agency Te Mangai Paho.24 Sep 12:32 AM
OpinionJohn DrinnanJohn Drinnan: Power shift at Maori TVScrapping the roles of senior Maori TV executives Julian Wilcox and Carol Hirschfeld is linked to a makeover of the channel, to provide more te reo content.18 Sep 09:30 PM
BusinessMaori TV executives demotedHigh-profile Maori TV executives Julian Wilcox and Carol Hirschfeld have been demoted from their jobs in a restructure process announced to staff at the station today.16 Sep 02:05 AM
OpinionJohn DrinnanJohn Drinnan: Oz news turns focus on NZSky News Australia is aiming to expand its New Zealand operations. But it is holding intense discussions with its customer in this country - Sky Television - about who will end up covering the increased costs.11 Sep 09:30 PM
BusinessAxe hovers over Maori TV rolesMaori Television is expected to disestablish the roles of general managers of news and production held by its highest profile executives, Julian Wilcox and Carol Hirschfeld.11 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandNZ joining global move to internet TV servicesWith the start of Spark's Lightbox service, New Zealand is joining the global wave of internet TV services.29 Aug 05:00 PM
EntertainmentThe Diary: Fans shed real tears for Shorty doctor's deathThe makers of telly soap <i>Shortland Street</i> are thrilled with the response to the cliffhanger show on Monday night.19 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandMichele Hewitson interview: Paddy Gower'I thought you might have been more friendly. I really did, said Paddy Gower, TV3's 3 News political editor and fearless attack dog journalist.15 Aug 08:01 PM
Media and marketingGreenstone TV appoints new bossTelevision entrepreneur Richard Driver has returned to the production sector and has been appointed to head the prolific Greenstone TV.11 Aug 11:08 PM
Media and marketingFormer NZX boss to head MediaWorksFormer NZX boss Mark Weldon is taking over as CEO of Mediaworks, the company which owns TV3, Four and controls half of the country's commercial radio market.04 Aug 11:40 PM
Media and marketingReality TV queen offloads sports barTV mogul Julie Christie has placed her Auckland Viaduct-based sports bar on the market, along with her extensive personal collection of sports memorabilia.18 Jul 05:00 PM
Media and marketingKiwis stick with TV and radioA NZ on Air report into media consumption has concluded that kiwis are sticking to traditional platforms despite the big push toward to digital.09 Jul 12:48 AM
Media and marketingCEO of TV3 owner MediaWorks resignsMediaWorks group chief executive officer, Sussan Turner has resigned after 30 years with the company - going back to the days when it was controlled by Steven Joyce.02 Jul 05:32 AM
EntertainmentWeta's Thunderbird is Go!The first Thunderbird from the New Zealand-made animated revival of the clasic 1960s sci-fi show has been revealed.24 Jun 09:00 PM
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
