Brian Rudman: Paul Holmes really did have that golden touch
Holmes must have laughed wryly last week when reports of the fast-tracking of his investiture ceremony overshadowed news of TVNZ's latest desperate plans, writes Brian Rudman.
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As the first set of viewer ratings are released for the Shopping Channel, the company says it is more focused on how many people are buying than watching.
Media: Igloo staves off regulation
The Commerce Commission says it won't be scrutinising content deals between Sky TV and TVNZ for their Igloo TV joint venture which launched yesterday.
Media: Antarctic job for Sky man
Foreign Minister Murray McCully appoints political lobbyist, and old friend, to board of Antarctic New Zealand.
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'Internal opposition' to Henry at TVNZ
Television New Zealand reportedly faced "internal opposition" in its newsroom over proposals to offer Paul Henry a role fronting the replacement to Close Up.
Media: Risks of a Paul Henry return
Enthusiasm for Paul Henry to liven up current affairs output conjures memories of John Hawkesby fiasco, writes John Drinnan.
Media: TV3 in same boat as Nine
Debt-for-equity deal along lines that is keeping Channel 9 on air in Oz is looking more likely for MediaWorks in NZ, writes John Drinnan.