Shayne Currie
NZME Editor-at-Large
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.
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Revealed: NZ's spy agency investigated RNZ journalist's work
A former subeditor says RNZ 'created a dangerous environment of hysteria'; RNZ responds.
Radio upheaval: Station drops hosts, to play music only; Top Sky TV executive quits
TVNZ, Netflix and the battle for your phone; Don Brash buys NZME shares after ad refusal.
'Personal reasons': Director resigns from media company NZME's board
The resignation comes 48 days before a crucial annual shareholders meeting.
'Huge relief': Sky TV switches to new satellite - months of TV signal issues at an end
'Apocalypse or success?' Sky TV reports most customers have switched seamlessly.
'Tabloid clickbait': Inside Philip Polkinghorne's stoush with TV doco makers
A journalist says there was 'nothing deceitful' about his approach to Polkinghorne.
Revealed: The news media outlets that Kiwis trust the most
Improvements for each outlet but the media industry still has a job to rebuild trust.
Inside the halls of power: Departing political ed on media, MPs, and those 1pm conferences; The Chase NZ snag
NZ Rugby TV rights battle heats up - a new broadcaster enters the fray.
'All over the map’: Jim Grenon hits back at shareholder in NZME board battle
Grenon says a lack of a public profile or social media footprint is not a character flaw.
‘Dangerous for NZME’s future’: Vocal investor pulls support for leader of board clean-out
NZME's board takeover looks increasingly likely to come down to an Australian fund's vote.
Media industry shake-up: Radio and outdoor firm MediaWorks sold to majority owner
The acquisition is one of several major moves in the NZ media landscape.
Party pooper: Is RNZ facing a funding cut?; Polkinghorne TV doco - guards to monitor theatre
NBR owner coming home for new venture; TVNZ redundancy costs; A bizarre newsprint tiff.
'Attack lined up': Grenon says he offered compromise but believes NZME board has 'no interest'
NZME says it's still open to engagement, but concerns remain over editorial control.
Revealed: The three regions where some Sky viewers need extra help, possible new dishes for satellite switch
Sky TV outlines what customers need to do ahead of satellite switchover in mid-April.
Stumbling block? Takeovers Panel issues draft ruling on Jim Grenon's NZME board bid - report
Auckland businessman says he is cooperating with panel over 1.2m shares bought on March 4.
'Astounded': NZME shareholder hits back at board for 'personal attack' over text message
Troy Bowker says he believes in free speech; CEO, BusinessDesk founding editor respond.
'Significant risk': NZME board fires back at Grenon; delays shareholders' meeting
The NZME board raises concerns over governance, independence and editorial control.
'How's the family, Wayne': Security boosted at mayor's home after threatening messages
Security car on watch, CCTV to be installed after "disconcerting" Western Springs posts.
‘The job I was born to do': Slimmer, sharper Chase star The Beast opens up in rare NZ interview
Mark Labbett on fatherhood, Bradley Walsh and losing 60kg - how he fared in a NZ pop quiz.
'A fire in my belly': He grew up poor and met dad at 30 - the wild genius behind Synthony
More than 40,000 fans will pack Auckland Domain on Saturday; here's the man behind it all.
'Utterly shocking': Spinoff v Stuff in story stoush; NZME exec quits
TVNZ wins legal battle to keep sources secret; Neil Finn on RNZ host's exit.
'Overreach': Key NZME shareholder backs Jim Grenon but not his other three nominees for board
Grenon: Colman trying to be constructive but 'I disagree with his assessment'.
NZME peace deal? Jim Grenon happy to have CEO on board; existing directors should decide it's 'futile to continue'
In new letter, businessman says he is prepared to give CEO 'benefit of the doubt'.
Media industry shake-up: Is Trade Me eyeing an audacious acquisition of Stuff?
In a back-to-the-future move, could NZ's biggest classifieds website buy into Stuff?
Jim Grenon inquired about buying Stuff - Nine's non-response 'seemed odd to me'
The businessman aiming to be NZME chair confirms approach to buy Stuff in 2020.
Sudden departure: Tearful RNZ host signs off from show with immediate effect
Charlotte Ryan's sudden departure follows the resignation of her producer.
Wanting 'to present me as some sort of extremist': Billionaire takes aim at journalists' union
Union hits back at Jim Grenon, accusing him of PR 'deflection' over 'simple request'.
Cool kids on the block: Advertising pair’s epic move to buy their billboard firm
The glow of success: Pair defy early sceptics in audacious new business deal.
Grenon's NZME letter revealed: 'I do not propose to act as an average, passive board chair'
Billionaire's view is of 'poor performance, bloated costs and weak public disclosure'.
TV star's drugs charges - TVNZ's PR move; Has the advertising industry let down over-50s?
Collapse of TV firm: 'Director has not been located'; Is a new NZME power play in wind?
NZME board battle: Stuff halts discussions to sell Post, Press newspapers to NZ Herald owner
NZME says Stuff is awaiting the outcome and vote of its annual shareholders meeting.
Influential NZME shareholder on the fight for board seats; CEO's performance
Roger Colman says media giant has suffered in the past from an unstable share register.
Auckland’s biggest landfill set to stay open 7-8 years longer than expected under new proposal
The Redvale landfill at Dairy Flat is NZ's ninth biggest gasfield.
‘Radical disruption is not the answer’: NZME chair on billionaire’s board cleanout bid
NZME board meets billionaire Jim Grenon; he says shareholders can make their own judgment.
'Deeply disappointed' - NZME's biggest shareholder backs board cleanout; Did TVNZ miss scoop?
Willie Jackson exits broadcasting and media portfolio; Steve Braunias departing Herald.
Revealed: The six names vying to overthrow the board of NZ Herald and ZB owner NZME
Nominations include billionaire, a prominent blogger and lawyer and a private equity exec.
‘Clumsy deception’: Billionaire who wants NZME board cleanout opens up on plans, union criticism
Jim Grenon indicates renewed Herald editorial investment, wants to increase readership.
Outdoor advertising 'circus': Why did new $350m AT contracts come off the rails?
AT has spent more than $1m in salaries and on contractors in an unresolved tender process.
Māori TV CEO, his private television studio event - and a deleted hire agreement
The deleted document formed part of a 'confidential employment matter'.
Media mutiny: Billionaire's battle to sack board of NZ news giant; Who is in line for top TVNZ role
Tinā smashes the box office; Tom Sainsbury's Scandal erupts - from top podcast to TV show.
Billionaire investor says he has close to 50% support for NZME board overthrow
Jim Grenon says his support is building; union takes aim at 'controversial' figure.
Billionaire investor wants clean-out of NZ Herald owner’s board; Second businessman backs him
The executive chair of another NZME shareholder says he supports the move for a new board.
Two giant ad agencies want to merge: Here's what they say about NZ market and their competitors
A new document unveils agencies' assessment of NZ market, clients and talent.
TVNZ changes: Carol Hirschfeld's new role; sport in spotlight as rugby rights hit crunch point
TVNZ boss: 'I think New Zealanders would love to see rugby free-to-air.'
NZ-based Canadian billionaire takes substantial stake in Herald publisher NZME
The private equity tycoon has been linked to an alternative news venture; NZME responds.
A Sky full of scars: Pay TV chair on viewer anger and why he wanted overseas board members
Exclusive: Sky chair on satellite woes and compensation, rugby rights and exec turnover.
Back on camera: Ryan Bridge to host new morning news show; Sky chair's line on rugby rights
TVNZ's finances revealed; Hosking-Luxon - six ways to avoid a train wreck interview.
TVNZ returns to profit: $11.8m operational earnings after $20m in cuts
State broadcaster warns it may still fall into a full-year operating loss.
NZME's $54.2m in earnings, post-tax loss of $16m after impairment; OneRoof may be spun off into new company
NZME commences independent review of OneRoof, looking at opportunities for the business.
‘You’ve made a complete meal of this’ – Hosking-PM interview turns into a farcical 3 minutes
The interview that should have communications strategists rethinking the PM's approach.
TVNZ loses another top journalist: Katie Bradford to depart
Katie Bradford's resignation follows a series of cost cuts in the TVNZ newsroom.
Top reporters leave TVNZ, likely new cuts emerge; Sponsorship madness - streaker reveals all
Peter Williams on his Treaty Principles submission; Jack Tame and Mava Moayyed baby news.
'We fell short': Sky TV's financial hit as it battles satellite woes, customer backlash
Sky has lowered its revenue and Ebitda guidance for the full year.
Sky TV reclaims Black Caps cricket rights in new six-year deal
The announcement comes after a tough several months of consumer issues for Sky TV.
Well-known NZ Herald names to depart as 30 roles cut from newsroom; new video brand on way
Political editor and senior sports columnist among those who are opting to leave.
Advertising power play: Top agency leader elevated to new CEO role ahead of likely merger
Nikki Grafton's elevation at OMG comes ahead of a likely very disruptive year.
Trumped: NZ’s digital news bargaining bill was on life support; is it now dead?
Media Minister offers a six-word response as Aussies back down in face of Trump threats.
NZ Rugby CFO resigns – latest in a string of senior departures
The CFO's resignation comes at a critical time, commercially, for NZ Rugby.
Retail shake-up: Appliance delivery and removal brand moves into NZ
The company believes the NZ appliance retail market is ripe for upheaval.
TV doco: Kiwi producer’s fight for UK 'baby-killer' nurse; Could Treasury take over RNZ funds? Ex-TVNZ host returns
Nick Mowbray denies NZME speculation; Sky tests satellite; Was MAFS star a Miss NZ?
'I am going to burn the place down': Prestigious architect firm worker's threats after HR meeting
Warren and Mahoney sent 150 staff home for two days - new details of threats revealed.
Sky TV's new satellite placed into orbit - here's when affected customers should have full TV reception again
Early testing of a new satellite has thrown up 'positive' results, pay-TV operator says.
TV shake-up: Plans for a new regulator, funding agency and demands on Netflix, streamers to pay for more NZ content
New document also reveals plans for an overhaul of media regulation and funding agencies.
'Sacred': Talley's fights to uncover secret sources used in TVNZ news investigation
TVNZ lawyers says the protection of confidential sources is sacred and vital.
Sport TV wars heat up: Sky TV now has to share ESPN with Disney+
Sky loses exclusive NZ rights to ESPN, but highlights the value of its sports package.
'Tirade of abuse': Ex-Platform editor wins payouts after incidents involving host Sean Plunket
The ERA finds an editor was treated unfairly and unreasonably after raising concerns.
Watch: Kiwi creative behind Super Bowl ad featuring iconic US advertising characters
'New Zealand to me has always been the absolute hotbed of creativity.'
'Absolutely disgraceful': Former All Blacks coach blasts Sky TV after seven no-shows from technicians
Laurie Mains has been among the hundreds of Sky TV customers left frustrated and angry.
'I’m definitely a Scrooge!' Inside the life and rise of Anna Mowbray - from country girl to billionaire
'[Ali is] such an incredible person; a big softie - he’s so open, so vulnerable, so real.'
'Brutal': David Seymour v Guy Williams in verbal stoush; Bank execs at critic Shane Jones' party
Have the SKY CEO and CFO fallen out?; Shorty St revived; top magazine returns to NZ.
'Utter shock': Sky TV loses CFO with immediate effect
The former TVNZ CFO joined Sky less than a year ago.
The $6m gap and a political 'betrayal': Why Sunday TV advertising laws are an unholy mess
The govt promised changes by the end of 2024; why are media and advertisers still waiting?
'Time to move on': John Kirwan and Sky TV part ways; BSA rules on TVNZ 'a***hole' quip
Analyst on NZME cuts: 'It's difficult to shrink to greatness'; Worst PR line of the week.
Watch: Apologetic Sky TV CEO - 'We've let you down, at times'
'I can assure you we’re working hard to get to you if you need support.'
'Corporate disaster': Sky viewers' fury over satellite shambles - can you get a refund?
One customer says he was promised a technician eight times, another performed rooftop DIY.
'Underwhelmed', 'annoyed': Sky TV satellite headaches – increasing numbers of customers suffer outages
Sky says it has boosted call-out resources and has now chosen a preferred new satellite.
6pm news shake-up looms: Simon Dallow mulls TVNZ future; NZ's 25 toughest PR gigs
Inside the NZME/Herald cuts; Reporter of Year quits Stuff; Mike Hosking's big birthday.
'Challenging': Almost 40 jobs set to be cut from NZ Herald newsroom
Today's meeting comes in a bleak 12 months for the NZ media industry.
NZ Herald, Newstalk ZB staff called to meeting; fears of job losses
Media Insider: NZME staff have been called to a meeting on Wednesday morning.
Picky, picky: 25 peculiar ad complaints – togs, topless All Blacks, vibrators, nose-pickers
Banks, supermarkets, house firms in the firing line: 'I am not trying to be a Karen.'
Radio's new breakfast battle: Can Simon Barnett halt More's ratings slide? Top TVNZ staff departing
25 media storylines for 2025; Worst PR response of the week; Air NZ comms boss taking off.