PremiumPremiumMedia InsiderFour years, $220,000: Taxpayer-funded Chlöe Swarbrick doco delayed again; Top TVNZ reporter departsLA firm distances itself from Alex Breingan; Tina from Turners geographic mystery solved.12 Feb 10:30 PM
PremiumMedia InsiderThe upscale LA life of fraud-accused NZ TV producer - a new relationship, high-end cars and mystery new showsAlex Breingan living in upmarket suburb with woman who has filed for voluntary bankruptcy.06 Feb 06:13 AM
PremiumMedia InsiderStripe Studios failure: TV boss facing 33 fraud, forgery charges involving $14.5m of public, private moneySerious Fraud Office charges Alex Breingan - TV legend David Hasselhoff among creditors.03 Feb 08:21 PM
PremiumMedia InsiderTop lawyer and former journalist Linda Clark quitting law firm for the bar02 Feb 12:59 AM
PremiumMedia InsiderRestrained again: Tova's later Breakfast; Ex-adman's book skewers awards obsession30 Jan 11:01 AM
PremiumMedia InsiderMedia shake-up: Nine surges back into NZ market; Is MediaWorks radio next on the block?29 Jan 10:51 PM
PremiumMedia InsiderPlot twist: Auckland Film Studios sold by council in multimillion-dollar deal29 Jan 08:45 PM
PremiumMedia InsiderLicences to thrill: Kiwi radio stations receive 20-year frequency extension27 Jan 04:30 AM
PremiumMedia InsiderSky renews deal with Yellowstone studio Paramount amid speculation it's losing HBO Max26 Jan 08:30 PM
PremiumMedia InsiderSky-TV3 shake-up: Ryan Bridge's morning news show in, sports host out amid job cuts; Is Razor really 'gagged'?22 Jan 04:57 PM
PremiumMedia Insider‘It’s reality with a capital R’: Inside the secrets of Country Calendar - a day on the set of NZ’s most popular TV show18 Jan 06:30 AM
PremiumPremiumMedia Insider'I began shaking trees': How Irish reporter nailed Razor scoop 20,000km away; 'Nothing made in China' advertising storm'Superpower in decline' – world media reacts to ABs coach sacking; mag editors step down.16 Jan 08:49 AM
PremiumPremiumMedia InsiderFormer media exec assaulted: 36yo man arrested over attack at Whananaki storePolice: 'No one should have to experience aggression or violence in their place of work.'14 Jan 12:09 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAuckland film-maker jailed for child sex abuse material; industry in shockThe actor and director was caught sending images to a 'decoy' police detective online. 11 Jan 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumMedia InsiderFrom the heartbreak of losing her husband at just 48, a couple's enduring media legacy'It allows me to focus on myself and the kids and figure out life without Allan.'11 Jan 10:10 AM
PremiumPremiumEntertainment'A really unfair kick in the guts': Mark Richardson on losing his media careerThe former Black Cap and broadcaster has started again - in a very different kind of job. 09 Jan 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumMedia InsiderAll Blacks' biggest critic retires: Stephen Jones’ online farewell turns ugly; TVNZ's new Chase, Love Island dealModerators remove UK rugby writer's barbed responses; NBR lines up IRD in paywall scrap.08 Jan 05:08 PM
PremiumPremiumEntertainment'The job I was born to do': Slimmer, sharper Chase star The Beast opens up in rare NZ interviewMark Labbett on fatherhood, Bradley Walsh, losing 60kg and how he fared in a NZ pop quiz.02 Jan 05:05 PM
PremiumPremiumMedia InsiderHosking v Campbell new rivalry; TVNZ, Sky TV ripe for new owners? 26 hot takes for NZ media in 2026The best-read and most engaging Media Insider stories of past 12 months and more CEO Q&As.02 Jan 08:06 AM
Media and marketingJournalists and broadcaster receive higher honoursThe New Year 2026 Honours List recognises four giants of New Zealand media.30 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumMedia InsiderSix CEOS, six questions - NZ's major media bosses on what lies ahead in 2026Their words - TVNZ, NZME, RNZ, Stuff, Sky & MediaWorks bosses on 2025 and what lies ahead.25 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumMedia InsiderBattle at breakfast: New business shows, new talent - the hot new morning media menuNZME announces a new Herald Now business show, as TVNZ and RNZ confirm new talent.21 Dec 11:24 PM
PremiumPremiumMedia Insider'Stunned': RNZ board's 'robust' discussions on John Campbell’s Morning Report role; ZM radio boss departs abruptlySky Sport's content facelift; Westpac's big agency move; Warehouse marketing shake-up.18 Dec 05:15 PM
PremiumPremiumMedia Insider'Seriously rotten': Lawyers go head to head over Jim Grenon-funded TVNZ defamation claimA lawyer for Julian Batchelor has rejected the suggestion of anything untoward.18 Dec 06:08 AM
PremiumPremiumMedia Insider'Silly me': Peter Williams labels campaigner a 'nutter' after testifying for him against TVNZEx-TVNZ host says he thought his conversation with news boss outside court was private. 17 Dec 07:04 AM
Media and marketingTalley’s loses High Court battle over TVNZ health and safety reportsJustice Pheroze Jagose found TVNZ met the test for responsible reporting.17 Dec 12:22 AM
PremiumPremiumMedia Insider'Hit piece' or honest opinion?: Ex-TVNZ host Peter Williams takes the stand for Jim Grenon-backed evangelist against TVNZJulian Batchelor is suing TVNZ and an academic in a defended hearing over a 2023 story.16 Dec 04:06 PM
PremiumPremiumMedia InsiderRevealed: The extraordinary police powers to demand edits to Tom Phillips documentaryContract reveals new details of feature-length documentary for a global platform.16 Dec 08:49 AM
PremiumPremiumMedia InsiderTVNZ news bias review: Broadcaster releases report's points around depth of stories, presenter rolesTVNZ releases more details of review following NZ Herald complaint to Ombudsman.15 Dec 08:06 AM
EntertainmentShortland Street’s cliffhanger hall of fame: These are the wildest Christmas episodes everHonestly, what more can go wrong at NZ's favourite (fictional) hospital?15 Dec 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumMedia InsiderJenny-May, then Tova – TVNZ announces new Breakfast hostTova O'Brien joins in 2026 although her official start date may be subject to a restraint.14 Dec 11:10 PM
EntertainmentTVNZ announces who will be new Breakfast show co-host Stuff’s chief political correspondent will move to the TV show in 2026. 14 Dec 08:34 PM
PremiumPremiumMedia InsiderAir NZ ditches new flight safety video in cost crunch; RNZ faces board shake-upIRD v NBR subscription stand-off heats up; KFC creative pitch: A spicy advertising battle.11 Dec 06:35 PM
PremiumPremiumMedia InsiderRNZ salaries soar in two years: Broadcaster says 'further savings will need to be made'Treasury: Ministers need assurances from RNZ chair that managers are 'held to account'.09 Dec 05:13 AM