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NZME market listing a 'momentous day'
It's a momentous day," says NZME chief executive Michael Boggs, just before the bell rang for yesterday's listing of NZME.
NZME can steer own course, chief says
NZME will soon be listed on the NZX, after APN shareholders this morning approved a de-merger.
TVNZ-Mediaworks talking merger - report
Broadcaster MediaWorks is in merger discussions with state broadcaster TVNZ, according to reports in Australian media.
NZME-Fairfax merger bid gets ComCom focus
The Commerce Commission will look at whether there are separate digital and print media markets as part of its assessment of the proposed NZME-Fairfax merger.
Editorial: News media must unite to ride digital upheaval
NZME yesterday applied to the Commerce Commission for approval of a merger with its main rival in the business.
Merged media to have 11.7pc ad share
A merger between Fairfax's New Zealand operations and APN's NZME unit would have 11.7 per cent of New Zealand's digital advertising market.
NZME, Fairfax merger plan: 'No material overlap'
Application to Commerce Commission to create New Zealand's biggest stand alone media company kicks off merger process.
NZME, Fairfax merger plan: What you need to know
NZME and Fairfax Media have filed an application to the Commerce Commission to create New Zealand's biggest standalone media company.
Plan for NZ's biggest media company
NZME and Fairfax NZ believe their planned merger will free up investment for high-quality journalism.
Paul Little: The rise and rise of monopolies
COMMENT: When the all-but-inevitable merger of media companies NZME and Fairfax was announced, journalistic reaction fell into two camps.
Brian Gaynor: As advertising moves, so must the publishers
COMMENT: The proposed merger between NZME and Fairfax NZ is a further sign that media companies continue to look for viable business models.
Fran O'Sullivan: Merger's ripples bound to spread
COMMENT: NZME has "first mover" advantage when it comes to the shakeup of the New Zealand media industry.
APN shares rally after capital raising
Shares rallied at the start of trading on the ASX after APN successfully raised A$160 million through a rights issue.
John Drinnan: Merger talk a sign of the times
COMMENT: Two media giants into one? Changed market makes NZME-Fairfax tie-up a real prospect.
APN and Fairfax pursue merger discussion
Australia's APN and rival publisher Fairfax say they are in talks to merge their NZ businesses which would create the biggest stand-alone media company.
Demerger can attract buyers
APN News & Media and its NZME unit in New Zealand would become more attractive takeover targets after demerging.
NZME, Fairfax in talks to create giant
APN News and Media and Fairfax Media are in "exclusive talks" to fold their local operations - NZME and Fairfax NZ - into a listed NZ media company.
NZME CEO - merger a 'coming together of equals'
The proposed merger is tipped as building a business with the scale needed to compete with global media platforms.
APN-Fairfax merger speculation continues
As APN prepares to announce a potential A$200 million capital raising, speculation around a New Zealand merger with Fairfax continues.
Former NZME CEO's new role
Jane Hastings is heading across the ditch to take on the role of chief operating officer for Event Hospitality and Entertainment in Sydney.
NZME chief Jane Hastings resigns
Media boss will be replaced by the company's chief financial officer, Michael Boggs.