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
Media and marketingMaori TV picks Maxwell as CEOThe Maori TV board is pushing ahead with plans to appoint controversial broadcaster Paora Maxwell as chief executive in the next two weeks, broadcasting sources say.17 Mar 12:45 AM
New ZealandTVNZ considers tougher new rulesTVNZ is eyeing tougher new conflict of interest rules for employees following the resignation of broadcaster Shane Taurima, an inquiry into the case has heard.06 Mar 03:14 AM
New ZealandChannels in gun for ad-free kids' TVTV companies are under attack for screening advertising-free programmes for preschoolers at times when few preschool children are watching.04 Mar 04:30 PM
BusinessTVNZ bias probe stalls Labour's candidate nodLabour has extended the deadline for selection of the candidate for Tamaki Makaurau electorate to allow for a TVNZ inquiry into Labour Party activism.04 Mar 02:39 AM
OpinionChris Barton: Confusing times at TelecomSo Telecom is to become Spark, launch ShowMeTV and become "the Netflix of New Zealand", writes Chris Barton. What a confusing confluence.03 Mar 08:06 PM
New ZealandDon't copy our systemA former head of TVNZ has warned the BBC not to copy NZ's TV funding system. The British Govt is looking at dropping the BBC TV licence which pays to make its programmes.28 Feb 04:30 PM
EntertainmentSmalley blasts 'Ken and Barbie' TV'I didn't feel that there was any desire to invest in women in senior primetime roles.' Broadcaster Rachel Smalley reveals why she really left TV3.26 Feb 04:30 PM
