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World Cup a ratings winner

The Fifa World Cup game between England and Italy drew the largest free-to-air television audience of the tournament so far.

The secret scars of Erebus

TVNZ board should look at management

State TV bosses point proudly to improved ratings, but signs are, that after a succession of problems, TVNZ journalist morale is numbed, says John Drinnan.

John Drinnan: Shakeup for TVNZ

The state broadcaster has confirmed it is planning another restructure of news and current affairs, writes John Drinnan. Some positions are expected to be disestablished, and an announcement is imminent.

John Drinnan: Digital future? It's arrived

An annual outlook on the media and entertainment industry says we're in a new era, where Kiwi consumers no longer differentiate between the traditional and the digital., writes John Drinnan.

John Drinnan: News - TVNZ doesn't get it

Television New Zealand is adamant the scrapping of up to 12 journalists' jobs because of cuts at 20/20 is not linked to an expensive makeover, writes John Drinnan.

Judith Collins returns to Parliament

Justice Minister Judith Collins is back in Parliament today, and is set to face more questions from the Opposition.

Clark acted for Taurima through inquiry

TV3 political commentator Linda Clark acted for Shane Taurima in the contentious inquiry into his Labour party activities.

Mai Chen: Courts unlikely to overrule Labour's Taurima decision

Allegations have been made by Shane Taurima's advocate that Labour used the excuse of the TVNZ review of his alleged conflict of interest to side-line him, writes Mai Chen.

John Drinnan: Mazda drives two TV lanes

Money is money and nobody wants to look a gift horsepower in the mouth, writes John Drinnan. Mazda now owns sponsorship rights to 7pm shows from Sunday through to Friday.

TVNZ renovation a 'game-changer'

The development of SkyCity Entertainment Group's controversial $402 million international convention centre is drawing closer.

TVNZ can't ask staff to declare politics

State Services Commission Iain Rennie says it would inappropriate under the rules for the state sector if TVNZ required its staff to disclose their political affiliations.

TVNZ eyes staff crackdown

TVNZ's chief says employees may have to declare any links with a political party as a result of Labour hopeful Shane Taurima's actions while heading its Maori and Pacific unit.

TVNZ considers tougher new rules

TVNZ is eyeing tougher new conflict of interest rules for employees following the resignation of broadcaster Shane Taurima, an inquiry into the case has heard.

TVNZ bias probe stalls Labour's candidate nod

Labour has extended the deadline for selection of the candidate for Tamaki Makaurau electorate to allow for a TVNZ inquiry into Labour Party activism.

Colin Hogg: Fair Go showcases TVNZ at its best

It seems TVNZ just can't do a thing right lately, stumbling from one internal investigation to another in the wake of an outbreak of high-profile idiocy, writes Colin Hogg.

Meet The Nation's new host

'No deliberate falsification'

TVNZ chief executive Kevin Kenrick has spoken out in defence of Peter Williams, after the veteran journalist read out an abusive text message that was not genuine.