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
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 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
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
EntertainmentA mother of a yearMichele Hine is revelling in a trio of rich maternal roles _ from <i>Go Girls'</i> downtrodden parent, to fading theatrical star, to hell-bent control freak in the Auckland production of <i>The House Of Bernada Alba</i>.30 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
EntertainmentA week of itThe Kings Arms will be the perfect place to hide away from wintry weather tonight, with mellow tunes by Auckland indie bunch Nightchoir who are celebrating the release of their new album.26 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
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
New ZealandMaori TV fraudster: It's Kiwi injusticeThe man who faked his CV to become the first boss of Maori TV says his sentence was harsh compared with what has since happened to a public servant who falsified her CV. 06 May 04:00 PM
EntertainmentThird go for popular local showTurns out <i>Go Girls</i> does not need its blond bombshell Anna Hutchison to keep rating or survive - the show has just been commissioned for a third series.05 May 04:00 PM
EntertainmentTV Review: <i>Fair Go</i> series of mediocre incidentsTV One's consumer affairs institution has a long, well-deserved reputation for chasing after rip-off rorters.05 May 04:00 PM
New ZealandTVNZ sorry for diet ad shown during anorexia docoTVNZ has apologised for screening an advertisement for a weight-management product during a documentary on anorexia.04 May 04:00 PM
EntertainmentTV ruling: Death okay, sex isn'tShowing a sportsman's death in a news story is acceptable but previewing a Keisha Castle-Hughes sex scene is not, the BSA has ruled.03 May 04:00 PM
New ZealandSex scene, 'killer' promo complaints upheldThe BSA has found <i>Close Up</i> breached children's interests by showing a sex scene involving actress Keisha Castle-Hughes.03 May 01:00 AM
EntertainmentMasterchef winner won't give up day jobHe may have won <i>MasterChef New Zealand</i> last night but Brett McGregor is sticking to teaching.28 Apr 04:00 PM
EntertainmentHint of new MasterChef as finalists 'warm up'A second series of the hit show may be on the cards.24 Apr 04:00 PM
