EntertainmentTVNZ promises spring treatsTelevision fans are being promised a "massive spring lineup" of blockbuster shows by TVNZ.15 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandMan for all seasons fronts up for TV OneTV One's weather stalwart Jim Hickey will soon have a new colleague in the weather room, as former MetService forecaster Daniel Corbett joins the team.02 Sep 05:00 PM
BDBDBusinessTVNZ lifts annual profit 25pcState-owned broadcaster Television New Zealand lifted annual profit 25 per cent, ahead of forecast and despite a dip in advertising revenue.28 Aug 10:30 PM
New ZealandGreens host alternate debate at barAfter being left out of the televised leaders debate, the Greens co-leaders staged a counter-debate at an Auckland bar.28 Aug 08:20 AM
New ZealandReaction: Leaders' debateA live blog of reaction to the debate between Prime Minister John Key and Labour leader David Cunliffe hosted on TV One tonight.28 Aug 06:45 AM
Media and marketingLightbox fuels online TV content warsThe battle of the box is heating up as Spark officially launched its online television service overnight, with 5000 hours of content for $15 a month.27 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandInternet Mana merger nets $600,000 boostInternet Mana's coffers have swollen by more than $600,000 as a result of the two parties' merger.12 Aug 05:52 AM
New ZealandHarre fired up over effigy interviewInternet Party leader Laila Harre has accused the Prime Minister of lying during a TVNZ interview in suggesting the Internet-Mana coalition was behind an effigy-burning video.11 Aug 08:20 PM
New ZealandMan crushed by machinery from uteA man has been seriously injured after a piece of machinery fell out of the back of a ute, crushing him underneath it.06 Aug 06:04 AM
New ZealandWorld Cup a ratings winnerThe Fifa World Cup game between England and Italy drew the largest free-to-air television audience of the tournament so far.30 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionJohn DrinnanTVNZ board should look at managementState TV bosses point proudly to improved ratings, but signs are, that after a succession of problems, TVNZ journalist morale is numbed, says John Drinnan.13 Jun 02:25 AM
OpinionJohn DrinnanJohn Drinnan: Shakeup for TVNZThe 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.12 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionJohn DrinnanJohn Drinnan: Digital future? It's arrivedAn 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.05 Jun 09:30 PM
OpinionJohn DrinnanJohn Drinnan: News - TVNZ doesn't get itTelevision 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.29 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandJudith Collins returns to ParliamentJustice Minister Judith Collins is back in Parliament today, and is set to face more questions from the Opposition.20 May 01:40 AM
BusinessClark acted for Taurima through inquiryTV3 political commentator Linda Clark acted for Shane Taurima in the contentious inquiry into his Labour party activities.16 May 03:36 AM
OpinionMai Chen: Courts unlikely to overrule Labour's Taurima decisionAllegations 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.14 May 05:00 PM
OpinionJohn DrinnanJohn Drinnan: Taurima inquiry puts journalist objectivity in spotlightThe Taurima Inquiry has opened the door to questions about other journalists and whether their outside roles affect their independence.13 May 05:10 AM
New ZealandCunliffe: Taurima decision 'appropriate'Former broadcaster Shane Taurima still has a future with Labour, says the party's leader, despite his bid for candidacy being blocked by the party's ruling body.12 May 08:20 PM
OpinionJohn DrinnanJohn Drinnan: Bumbling TV company escapes serious criticismThe Taurima Inquiry has not taken Television New Zealand to task for its biggest failing yet as a news operation with an oversight of politics.12 May 05:00 PM
OpinionJohn DrinnanJohn Drinnan: Taurima inquiry fails to take TVNZ to taskThe Taurima Inquiry has failed to take Television New Zealand to task for its biggest failing yet as a news operation with an oversight of politics, writes John Drinnan.12 May 06:19 AM
New ZealandNo political bias at TVNZ - reportShane Taurima was guilty of using TVNZ’s resources for political purposes, but there was no bias in programming, a review has found.12 May 03:11 AM
OpinionJohn DrinnanJohn Drinnan: Taurima inquiry due todaySources expect that if Shane Taurima emerges badly from the bias inquiry, Julian Wilcox will put his name forward as a Labour party candidate.12 May 12:45 AM
New ZealandTaurima's future rides on TVNZ findingsLabour is considering blocking former TVNZ broadcaster Shane Taurima as a candidate if a TVNZ investigation is too damaging for him and the party.05 May 05:00 PM
OpinionJohn DrinnanJohn Drinnan: Mazda drives two TV lanesMoney 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.03 Apr 08:30 PM
BusinessTVNZ renovation a 'game-changer'The development of SkyCity Entertainment Group's controversial $402 million international convention centre is drawing closer.17 Mar 03:15 PM
New ZealandTVNZ can't ask staff to declare politicsState 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.07 Mar 02:08 AM
New ZealandTVNZ eyes staff crackdownTVNZ'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.06 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandTVNZ considers tougher new rulesTVNZ is eyeing tougher new conflict of interest rules for employees following the resignation of broadcaster Shane Taurima, an inquiry into the case has heard.06 Mar 03:14 AM
BusinessTVNZ bias probe stalls Labour's candidate nodLabour has extended the deadline for selection of the candidate for Tamaki Makaurau electorate to allow for a TVNZ inquiry into Labour Party activism.04 Mar 02:39 AM
