Data compiled by Nielsen Research reveals some fascinating insights - and worrying trends for our biggest newsmakers.

It's fair to say that my junior colleague at Newstalk ZB, Rachel Smalley, who does a brilliant job of making the tea, has really set the cat among the pigeons this week, writes Steve Braunias.

Hilary Barry and Mike McRoberts may no longer be the faces of 3 News when a major revamp takes place later this year.

An American newsreader has reached saturation point with the Kardashian family in dramatic fashion.

Mediaworks boss Mark Weldon tells Matt Nippert that despite some grim-looking numbers, the company's strategy is working.

Newstalk ZB host Rachel Smalley criticism of a "near-monopoly of white male broadcasters " has kicked off a vigorous debate online.

Radio New Zealand has taken Mary Wilson off air to make room for a new show "with a visual element" featuring John Campbell, writes John Drinnan.

New TVNZ chairwoman Joan Withers describes TV One's rating success from 6pm to 7.30pm as "stunning".

NZ On Air will decide on Wednesday whether to fund a new 5:30pm soap opera which TV3 hopes will help boost ratings for 3News, writes John Drinnan.

TV3 has upped the ante in the battle for the news ratings.

Major changes are expected for flagship shows on Radio NZ National after the latest survey showed no improvement, writes John Drinnan.

Respected producer Annabelle Lee has resigned from Maori Television's Native Affairs programme, according to former colleague Mihingarangi Forbes.

The future of TV3 news and current affairs rests on the success of the new current affairs show called Story, writes John Drinnan.

Duncan Garner says his new 7pm show with Heather du Plessis-Allan will include fun and laughter - but viewers can rely on them to ask tough questions.

A senior TVNZ staff member has apologised to Louise Nicholas after the broadcaster inadvertently aired an ad for condoms during a telemovie about her life.

Boycotting TV3 is big news. But what if there's no one around to report it? Karl Puschmann asks the hard questions.

Former Maori TV presenter to take up new role as Maori affairs special correspondent at Radio New Zealand.

US hedge fund Oaktree Capital has completed its takeover of MediaWorks Investments, confirming rumours it had taken 100 per cent ownership of the media company.

Campbell Live’s final broadcast last night received the show’s highest ratings ever, with more than half a million viewers tuning in.

Powerful telepath Steve Braunias reveals the hidden thoughts of prominent New Zealanders as Campbell Live beamed out across the nation one final time.

TV3 management keeps chopping and changing its direction and if I was silly enough to be a TV3 shareholder, I'd be concerned, writes Myles Thomas.

John Campbell ended today's broadcast with thanks and confirmation that tonight's show wasn't the last.

MediaWorks has already made it clear the new show would not be just a tweaking of Campbell Live, writes John Drinnan.

John Key rejects suggestions that the two men did not get along. "Off camera we've always had a pretty healthy and respectful relationship."

Herald will be "the last to know" once a decision on the show's future has been reached, says MediaWorks chairman Rod McGeoch.

Advocates for global mode and open internet access are undermining local content and the survival of the New Zealand production industry, writes John Drinnan.

Increase a brazen move when Sky's prices are already an issue and we are in the first days of a competitive pay TV market, writes John Drinnan.

Television New Zealand says it should be allowed to drop some of its election coverage because of terrible ratings.