Editor-at-Large Shayne Currie is one of New Zealand's most experienced senior journalists and media leaders.
Editor-at-Large Shayne Currie is one of New Zealand's most experienced senior journalists and media leaders. He has held executive and senior editorial roles at NZME including Managing Editor, NZ Herald Editor and Herald on Sunday Editor. He has studied at Cambridge University in the UK and helped lead many of NZME's most successful editorial projects including the establishment of an integrated, multimedia newsroom operation. Shayne is now back writing on a range of topics, including the weekly Media Insider column, and helping the newsroom on a range of public events and strategic content projects.
Ex-Breakfast host given payout - TVNZ wins early legal battle; Failed TV firm owes bank $8.56m; Is TradeMe set to be sold?
Is TradeMe about to be traded?; Top ad execs' new outdoor business; Big Stuff changes.
'Auckland’s no one-trick pony': Nine Questions with ... Simon Bridges
Former National leader on his greatest fear, biggest dislike, and a key to NZ's success.
Plight of a small village: Can plucky Pūhoi overcome a puzzling motorway decision?
How a resilient Kiwi village hopes to bounce back from a big drop in visitors.
Ex-Breakfast host given payout; TVNZ wins early legal battle
'I can imagine people being outraged that TVNZ signed a deal with me.'
The Great New Zealand Road Trip: Nine Questions With... Mai Chen
'I do not like sleepwalking through life.'
Fishing TV legend Matt Watson on his greatest fear - and the Kiwi he admires most
TV fishing host on his hopes for NZ, his greatest fear and what's left on his bucket list.
'You don't have to keep up with the Joneses': Life in one of NZ's most isolated villages
'We now have the internet!'
NZ's most prolific road-tripper: Nine hidden gems off our main highways
What happens when you come face to face with a heavy truck on a single-lane gravel track?
TV sports hosts in jobs shake-up; TVNZ senior exec joins hīkoi; Podcast blooper – 8yo snags PM
NZME's drastic newspaper cuts as Govt dithers on new legislation; Top PR firm sold.
‘Tough news’: NZME proposes to close 14 local newspapers, with the loss of 30 jobs
Herald owner says community titles are no longer profitable in changing media landscape.
'Caved': Govt wavering on new media law in wake of Google threats; Latest 6pm TV news ratings
Beehive sources say law has hit a snag. One source went further: 'Apparently it's over'.
Media's tough year: NZME downgrades earnings guidance but positive about fourth quarter
The media company has seen a drop in ad revenue in Q3 but says Q4 has started positively.
Exec shake-up: Top TVNZ news bosses in the gun amid plan to cut 50 jobs
Two current executive roles would be reduced to one under a new proposal.
'Super shit': Tears, anger at TVNZ – inside a 'cruel' 48 hours; Voice behind astonishing 350 ABs tests
Former TVNZ host hires KC in legal fight; Why have huge advertising tenders been delayed?
Revealed: TVNZ plans to axe 50 roles – 'it was cruel'
The proposed job cuts are the equivalent of almost 10% of TVNZ's workforce.
Email angst: TVNZ staff start learning fate - 'this will knock the wind out of people'
Broadcaster's big cuts: Email invites to be sent to affected workers by 11am Wednesday.
TVNZ staffer on 'all-out assault' on newsroom; Google’s NZ threat to PM
The news company expanding in NZ and RNZ could move in with... who?
'Multiple, complex' challenges: Cabinet paper reveals case for news industry bill - and a $50m boost
Google calls it a 'link tax' but Cabinet paper highlights importance of bargaining bill.
Honey bares all: From the angry 'town bully' in court to Kiwi sports star and top Sky TV commentator
Honey Hireme-Smiler opens up on love, tragedy and loss in remarkable new book.
'Hardball', 'bullying': Google threatens to remove all links to NZ news content
News publishers have hit back at global tech giant, accusing it of 'corporate bullying'.
'Anxiety, sadness': Upheaval at TVNZ; Stuff cutting roles; Tui's new 'Yeah Right' billboards
Crunch time for huge outdoor ad contracts; Stripe boss sets up in LA - writer claims debt.
Feuds, food and famous guests: Auckland’s fine-dining godfather reveals secrets and scandals
‘Disgusting’: A key restaurant ingredient that Tony Astle says needs an overhaul.
Website 'glitch': 1800 Air NZ domestic, international fares mistakenly sold for as little as $8
Airline apologises but won’t honour basement prices - what are consumers’ rights?
Ex radio and TV star eyed for PM comms role; Māori TV's dispute with laid-off lawyer
RNZ's latest baffling move over Kiri Allan podcast; Heather du Plessis-Allan's baby news.
US TV superstar’s NZ visit, haka date; PM's inner-circle shake-up - chief press secretary quits
TV industry takes on PM over 6pm news comment; Stuff drops daily news podcast.
'Very distressed': TVNZ jobs, websites in spotlight following CEO’s leaked staff email
CEO tells staff: 'I know that ... uncertainty about job security is unsettling.'
Hit-and-run death: Advertising employer removes social media post; TV boss and mystery alias; PM's crack at 6pm news
PM: No one watches 6pm news any more; One NZ's agency move; Paul Henry on Lachlan Murdoch.
'Absolutely thrilled': The Star is reborn - 103-year-old newspaper resurrected after closure
The presses are rolling again.
'I love you man': Tearful Matt Heath leaving Radio Hauraki and Jeremy Wells for big Newstalk ZB role
Heath says he's excited about a challenging new role after more than a decade at Hauraki.
Media-political stand-offs: Jack Tame's Q+A plea to PM; Why Act won't appear on 'toxic' RNZ show
Reasons can vary but some politicians are using silent treatment tactics with some media.
Matthew Ridge's bold new life at 56: '50% of people f***ing hated me, whether they met me or not'
He still loves NZ but it has the world bluffed, says Matthew Ridge, now living in France.
'Devastated': Widow of man hit by ex-All Black's daughter pays tribute to 'beloved' husband
Hit and run: 'Nothing can erase the pain of losing Jason.'
'Provocative': BSA rules on TVNZ poll uproar; Wine tipped over NZ rugby commentators; Mag depicts MP as Jesus
Taxpayer funds for Polkinghorne doco; Four Stripe Media companies liquidated.
'Highly intoxicated': Former AB's daughter dragged man 30m to his death beneath her car
The advertising industry worker had been drinking at a Christmas work function.
'Bullying': Govt, media feel Google's heat – tech giant may 'reassess' NZ operations
'They're playing their usual games – being as obnoxious as they can be.'
He created a $660m company in his garage: Sistema richlister on standing firm with a famous name to retain ‘Made in NZ’
'I don’t care if it’s Martha Stewart or the bloody Pope. I’m not taking [Made in NZ] off.'
Fans fume over radio host's 'Jabba' jibe at Boks coach; Secrets of Lotto's famous lost-dog TV ad
Top roles cut in MediaWorks upheaval; Media power couple's radio conflict.
'I have uncovered a scandal!': Mike Hosking's swipe at RNZ over minister's wayward phone call
Hosking wonders if it's sabotage; RNZ says it's a genuine misunderstanding.
Political blame game: Three PR experts on 55 press releases that reveal Govt tactic
Rear-vision politics: 11 months after election, are Nats/Labour still in campaign mode?
'Challenging': TVNZ posts $85m loss, seeks new ways to meet $30m cost gap
Broadcaster offers a glimmer of hope in its 2025 market outlook.
'A cause for soul-searching': RNZ CEO on ratings plummet; Top TV host's new plans
MediaWorks and auditors part ways; Newsreader's autocue breakdown; Rod Vaughan tribute.
'True maestro': Top TV reporter once punched by Sir Bob Jones has died
Rod Vaughan has been described as 'the epitome of journalistic excellence'.
Watch: Inside NZ's gangs - exclusive panel answers your questions on how they operate
Watch our live 'Inside the Gangs' panel on nzherald.co.nz, from 12.30pm.
Have global media platforms peaked in NZ? New research reveals screen habits
New research reveals what – and how – we're watching and hearing content through the day.
Herald publisher NZME grows revenue, earnings and profit stable
NZME's OneRoof is profitable and playing a key role in the company's revenue growth.
TV sharpshooter: The incredible double life of TV3's new boss
Surviving cancer and winning Commonwealth Games medals gives her a unique perspective.
'Chilling': Crisis calls, $2m at stake after TV star kills weka; Will TV3, Paddy Gower have issues?
Mike Hosking and latest radio ratings; How is Stuff funding all these big new roles?
'Further deaths': Experts' fears over Polkinghorne media coverage - the court's response
Open justice prevails as media coverage of murder trial defended.
Sky TV's profit falls slightly as customers drop to 5-year low; critical rugby negotiations loom
Sky has delivered a 'solid' result in a tough market - and despite losing customers.
Ad industry anger: Top creative agencies miss out in Govt crackdown on public spending
Ad industry likens dealing with MBIE to 'flat earthers'; MBIE defends cost-savings move.
TVNZ set to move into pay-TV and sports rights; Fair Go star's business move
Who's in line to be Stuff's next CEO?; The NZ Olympics media dream team.
Stuff CEO quits to work for Rupert Murdoch's News Corp, owner Sinead Boucher to take reins again
Laura Maxwell leaves for Australia after just over a year in the CEO role.
Be 'more ambitious': Minister puts heat on RNZ over trust; Motherhood: It's Amelia, then Tova
Tova O'Brien: 'It’s hard to imagine being any happier'; Big changes at PR agency.
'Abhorrent' ad: Legal experts on why it was 'misleading'; Hobson's Pledge stands firm
Group says Hobson’s Pledge entitled to 'robust opinion' but not to deceive people.
NZ Herald rejects new Hobson's Pledge ad amid heated reaction
Herald publisher NZME says it is reviewing the use of advocacy advertising.
'Distressing': TVNZ removes Casketeers episode; RNZ radio ratings languish; TV3 news takes a hit
Top name set for TVNZ board; Herald reviews AI rules; Agency wins big retail pitch.
'Serious concerns': Judge rejects mental health agency's request to rein in Polkinghorne trial reports
Herald publisher NZME says it is reporting the case responsibly, and within rules.
Inside the fall of a PR firm: Liquidators' report reveals debts of $1.4m
Liquidators expect creditors will receive some payment - just how much remains unclear.
Smith & Caughey's saved: Smaller Queen St store and 100 jobs to stay
The Newmarket store is to close next month; 100 redundancies after staff consultation.
'Deeply distressing': Govt funding agencies confirm Casketeers star won't appear in new TV series
TV producers: 'We feel great sympathy for the families affected first and foremost.'
'Noses out of joint': Ex-Breakfast host and the internal documents; TVNZ CEO's Olympics trip
Who will replace Simon Barnett? Herald's AI error of judgment; New All Blacks media boss.
Fears of more job losses, show cuts as TVNZ confirms it needs to find $30m
'We are concerned that TVNZ is looking into significant changes [and] even larger cuts.'
Warner Bros Discovery posts massive $138.2m loss – finances behind Newshub closure revealed
The closure of Newshub and other job cuts are likely to cost $14 million in redundancies.
Sky TV paid a hefty fee for Olympics in a different era – its business quest to strike gold
Are we seeing too many ads with the Olympics on pay TV? Sky opens up on the financials.
'You won't have a TV station': TVNZ chair defends cuts to the man who appointed him
The RNZ chief and a former minister go head to head over Māori content.
Lifeline for an icon: Smith & Caughey's may be saved
Under a new proposal, the retailer would have a smaller presence in Queen St building.
PR 'earthquake': Top lobbying firm to close NZ operations
The firm will close tomorrow after 21 years in NZ including its own time in the spotlight.
'Pain in the ass': Hosking's crack at All Blacks; Shock as US TV duo chase sheep, slit throat in NZ
TVNZ's Breakfast ratings boost; The NZ media reps at Olympics; Agencies team up for haka.
'Offensive, demeaning': The mayor, the TV star and a car-crash interview
Independent review finds mayor breached code of conduct for use of n-word.
Reality TV contestant kicked off US show after killing, eating protected weka bird in NZ
Starving contestant apologises for eating bird; DoC says the incident is 'unacceptable'.
He made the Crunchie, Dear John and Bugger TV ads - his grief for creativity; Murder case doco
Taxpayer funding for Polkinghorne murder case TV doco; TVNZ sports host's new role.
Trump shooting: TVNZ surges as TV3 viewers wait 8 hours; Sponsors blacked out for ABs test
Ron Brierley is back investing in media; Rupert Murdoch's newspaper prediction.
We created a pub quiz team with a Chase star - it didn't go quite as planned
The Dark Destroyer comes armed with knowledge to the Empire bar - the Empire strikes back.
Exclusive: TVNZ faces new $29m loss - Govt to boost board, wants RNZ to move in; Best TV ads
Officials start work on possible NZ on Air-NZFC merger; TVNZ board to expand; New ZB boss.
Six best-ever TV ads but where are risk-takers?; 'Untold stress': Mag's plea for help; 6pm ratings
Ex-TV3 news boss takes aim at Stuff's 'cheap' Three News set.
Rebuilding Sports Cafe: Ric Salizzo on his new media venture with Marc Ellis, Leigh Hart
Why the former All Blacks media manager has an apology for the public.
Review: Stuff takes over the 6pm TV3 news - here's how it went
Stuff's new news bulletin has aired – have your say on it in our poll.
'Disappointed': Paddy Gower's TV future uncertain as funding declined on day Newshub closes
Six things to watch for in new 6pm TV battle; Beacons Awards winners.
Partners in prime: Hayes, McRoberts on their final news bulletin – and send-off
Special interview: News duo's last sign-off – 'It has to be genuine and in the moment.'
Revealed: A sneak peek of the new-look 6pm TV news - and a warning
Bosses of Stuff and Warner Bros Discovery have spoken of tensions - and excitement.