EntertainmentPacific war series bombs outTVNZ'S WWII epic <i>The Pacific</i> suffered disappointing ratings after failing to live up to the mega-hype, say media analysts.12 Jun 04:00 PM
EntertainmentSetting history straightThe largely damning public response to TVNZ's game show celebrating 50 years of New Zealand television has put a documentary series screening on Prime this Sunday in the spotlight.09 Jun 04:00 PM
New ZealandGotcha rival's sting harpoons hostAn embarrassed TVNZ has been forced to apologise to viewers after it was duped into broadcasting a live-to-air interview with a fake pro-whaling lobbyist.08 Jun 04:00 PM
OpinionBrian Rudman<i>Brian Rudman:</i> Sky getting all presents at NZ TV's 50thOnly in New Zealand would public television mark it's 50th birthday by throwing a party to celebrate its final capitulation to the dark side that is pay television. 08 Jun 04:00 PM
New ZealandTVNZ's Henry falls prey to pranksterThe state broadcaster has admitted it was duped by a prankster pretending to be a pro-whaling advocate.08 Jun 02:26 AM
New ZealandAuthority names NZ's most hated commercialsHell Pizza has denied being offensive for the sake of it - despite having New Zealand's most complained about adverts.05 Jun 04:00 PM
New ZealandPolice enter TV wranglePolice have been asked to look into complaints against the producer behind hit TV shows <i>Dream Home</i>, <i>Location Location Location</i> and <i>Sensing Murder</i>.05 Jun 04:00 PM
Media and marketingContent is still king in TV's fuzzy futureWhen television arrived in New Zealand 50 years ago a consumer's main decision was whether to buy a console TV or one that had legs.04 Jun 04:00 PM
Opinion<i>Jim Hopkins</i>: Television's magic has been lost foreverJim Hopkins reflects on how television has shaped our very society over the past 50 years.03 Jun 04:00 PM
EntertainmentViewers pan TVNZ's 50-year celebrationA trivia-style programme to commemorate 50 years of TVNZ has been panned by viewers - but the station says that ratings never lie.02 Jun 08:00 PM
OpinionTV review: <i>Cheers to 50 Years</i>TVNZ's 50th birthday bash was a rubbish celebration of local TV history full of meaningless montages of past presenters, writes Russell Baillie.02 Jun 07:17 AM
KahuTV host puts job on the line over <i>Marae</i>A leading Maori journalist is threatening to walk away from TVNZ if proposals to revamp the Maori-focused current affairs show <i>Marae</i> go ahead, insiders say.01 Jun 04:00 PM
KahuColleagues, friends mourn death of Maori film-makerTrailblazing film-maker Merata Mita collapsed and died yesterday while at Maori Television to discuss a documentary.31 May 04:00 PM
EntertainmentPick of the week: <i>Cheers to 50 Years</i>On June 1, 1960, AKTV-2 made its first scheduled black and white broadcast from its <i>Shortland St</i> studios.28 May 04:00 PM
Media and marketing<i>Mark Irving: </i>Getting a laugh in advertisingThere's some pretty dire stuff out there but every so often an ad comes along that's a true rib-tickler24 May 12:45 AM
EntertainmentThe new action heroinesA spate of films and TV shows are ditching male actors and casting women in roles originally written for men.23 May 01:49 AM
BoxingBoxing: Tua denied release by broadcasterMaori TV declined an approach by David Tua's promoter Cedric Kushner to release Tua from his contract so Tua could earn more money.22 May 04:00 PM
OpinionJohn Drinnan<i>Media</i>: Perigo radio stint sparks diction friction<i>Media</i>: Perigo radio stint sparks diction friction20 May 04:00 PM
BoxingBoxing: Behind-scene scrap turned uglyNew documents reveal the ugly scrap that took place before David Tua's last fight.15 May 04:00 PM
EntertainmentNew-look 'Fair Go' ratings hitIt's juicy, but it's certainly not a lemon. TV One's new-look <i>Fair Go</i> is continuing to squeeze the best out of our consumer affairs gripes since relaunching this month.15 May 04:00 PM
