OpinionJohn DrinnanJohn Drinnan: Dotcom mania too muchThe prize for "Media Love Affair of 2012" goes to Kim Dotcom, writes John Drinnan. The German millionaire and unlikely "small guy" enjoyed adoring coverage through 2012.24 Jan 04:30 PM
Media and marketingExit leaves TVNZ news in lurchFormer Close Up presenter Mark Sainsbury says he holds no resentment against Ross Dagan, who resigned on Tuesday, eight weeks after killing his show and TVNZ career.16 Jan 04:30 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Paul Holmes really did have that golden touchHolmes 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.15 Jan 04:30 PM
EntertainmentSeven Sharp's bite-size newsThe replacement programme for TVNZ's <i>Close Up</i> will launch on February 4, and will have more "bite-size" sections than its predecessor.14 Jan 04:30 PM
EntertainmentShane Cortese happy to be holidaying at homeAfter a busy year, <i>Nothing Trivial</i> star Shane Cortese is spending his holidays at home with his wife and kids.06 Jan 07:24 PM
RetailShopping Channel: The ratings are inAs 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.10 Dec 08:45 PM
BusinessMedia: Igloo staves off regulationThe Commerce Commission says it won't be scrutinising content deals between Sky TV and TVNZ for their Igloo TV joint venture which launched yesterday.03 Dec 04:30 PM
OpinionJohn DrinnanMedia: Antarctic job for Sky manForeign Minister Murray McCully appoints political lobbyist, and old friend, to board of Antarctic New Zealand.29 Nov 08:30 PM
Media and marketingNetworks to turn down loud adsAll New Zealand television networks are toning down their shouting commercials in response to viewer complaints, with TVNZ adopting the new standards from Sunday.20 Nov 04:30 PM
Entertainment'Internal opposition' to Henry at TVNZTelevision New Zealand reportedly faced "internal opposition" in its newsroom over proposals to offer Paul Henry a role fronting the replacement to Close Up.19 Nov 04:30 PM
OpinionJohn DrinnanMedia: Risks of a Paul Henry returnEnthusiasm for Paul Henry to liven up current affairs output conjures memories of John Hawkesby fiasco, writes John Drinnan.15 Nov 04:30 PM
