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<i>Spy:</i> Hollywood heavyweights congratulate TVNZ
The creator of The Apprentice has given the NZ version a big thumbs-up, says gossip queen Rachel Glucina.

Axe hovers over shows as TVNZ finances take hit
All TVNZ programmes will be up for constant review as the state broadcaster faces tighter budgets and falling advertising revenue.

Strong opposition to GST increase - poll
John Key believes people are keeping an open mind about the Govt's tax changes until after the Budget, despite a new poll showing most are against increasing GST.

Complaint made over Ali Mau <i>Breakfast</i> outburst
Breakfast presenter Ali Mau's televised attack on a woman's magazine has drawn a formal complaint saying her outburst was inaccurate.

Magazine fights back against Ali Mau's rant
Ali Mau came out fighting last week, publically lambasting Women's Day magazine and its editor Sarah Henry.

Attempt to delay Lundy programme fails
A television programme about the life of convicted double-murderer Mark Lundy is set to go ahead.

Key's flag doodle sells for over $10k
Beauty school students have trumped bidders in the auction for John Key's NZ flag doodle.

Here comes the rough ride
Will teen bride-to-be Sophie avoid the Shortland Street wedding curse?

TVNZ probes claim staff used cannabis
Television New Zealand is investigating an allegation that staff smoked cannabis at Waitangi celebrations.

<i>My Job:</i> Irene Gardiner, Content director
Online archiving of Kiwi videos gives everyone free access to our on-screen heritage.

Police follow strong leads in taxi murder
The search for a man who allegedly stabbed and killed an Auckland taxi driver has been stepped up.

The battle for 7
Mark Sainsbury has been dogged by rumours that he will be replaced as Close Up host. John Campbell was told his show could be canned this year.

Telecom XT reaction - what customers are saying
New Zealanders have been quick to react to Telecom's XT network failure, on internet forums. Read what they've had to say.

Henry's secret test show
Controversial TV host Paul Henry has filmed a test show for a new high-profile television slot.

Sky buys rights to Commonwealth Games
Sky Television confirmed today that it has bought TVNZ's broadcast rights for this year's Commonwealth Games in India

Sport's funny old year
It's been a funny old year for sport. Paul Lewis looks at some of the oddest, most bizarre and brightest moments of the year across all sports.