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'Stabbed so ruthlesslessly in back': Judge blasts ex-funeral director, sentenced to jail
The former employee and star of The Casketeers was found out by chance.

Super Rugby: Winning the battle for the Kiwi broadcast audience
Dynamic play has made Super Rugby a more attractive broadcast product.

'It’s such an enduring show': Behind the scenes at Hyundai Country Calendar
Each episode involves a five-day shoot, focusing on real people and settings.

Party pooper: Is RNZ facing a funding cut?; Polkinghorne TV doco - guards to monitor theatre
NBR owner coming home for new venture; TVNZ redundancy costs; A bizarre newsprint tiff.

‘The job I was born to do': Slimmer, sharper Chase star The Beast opens up in rare NZ interview
Mark Labbett on fatherhood, Bradley Walsh and losing 60kg - how he fared in a NZ pop quiz.

Shane Te Pou: Mourning a loved one reminds me that life is for living
OPINION: The last few days have been a time for reflection for me.

'Utterly shocking': Spinoff v Stuff in story stoush; NZME exec quits
TVNZ wins legal battle to keep sources secret; Neil Finn on RNZ host's exit.

'Overreach': Key NZME shareholder backs Jim Grenon but not his other three nominees for board
Grenon: Colman trying to be constructive but 'I disagree with his assessment'.

Grenon's NZME letter revealed: 'I do not propose to act as an average, passive board chair'
Billionaire's view is of 'poor performance, bloated costs and weak public disclosure'.

Doctor, ex-TVNZ presenter ordered to pay $148k for 'misleading' Covid-19 videos
Samantha Bailey posted Covid-19 misinformation to her YouTube channel.

Shortland Street jobs on the line amid proposed staffing changes
Shortland Street's cast and crew have been informed of proposed changes to staffing.

‘Radical disruption is not the answer’: NZME chair on billionaire’s board cleanout bid
NZME board meets billionaire Jim Grenon; he says shareholders can make their own judgment.

Tipenes say ‘not us’ to news of second arrest in scam, burials-mishandling case
Ex-employee Fiona Bakulich admitted ruse last month. A second person has been arrested.

'Deeply disappointed' - NZME's biggest shareholder backs board cleanout; Did TVNZ miss scoop?
Willie Jackson exits broadcasting and media portfolio; Steve Braunias departing Herald.

‘Clumsy deception’: Billionaire who wants NZME board cleanout opens up on plans, union criticism
Jim Grenon indicates renewed Herald editorial investment, wants to increase readership.

Media mutiny: Billionaire's battle to sack board of NZ news giant; Who is in line for top TVNZ role
Tinā smashes the box office; Tom Sainsbury's Scandal erupts - from top podcast to TV show.

Billionaire investor says he has close to 50% support for NZME board overthrow
Jim Grenon says his support is building; union takes aim at 'controversial' figure.

Billionaire investor wants clean-out of NZ Herald owner’s board; Second businessman backs him
The executive chair of another NZME shareholder says he supports the move for a new board.

The ‘strange process’ that led to a NZ animation company bringing Badjelly to screens
For over 50 years, Spike Milligan's pernicious witch Badjelly has had a hold over NZ.

Two giant ad agencies want to merge: Here's what they say about NZ market and their competitors
A new document unveils agencies' assessment of NZ market, clients and talent.

TVNZ changes: Carol Hirschfeld's new role; sport in spotlight as rugby rights hit crunch point
TVNZ boss: 'I think New Zealanders would love to see rugby free-to-air.'