Plunket approves of new <i>Morning Report</i> host
Sean Plunket has given his thumbs up to Simon Mercep - but others in the radio industry have questioned the appointment.
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The 10 most influential women in the New Zealand media, according to Rachel Glucina.
<i>Mark Irving:</i> Why a bit of TV is good for children
Children are a lot more media savvy than we give them credit for.
<b>Media:</b> Did the Govt save <i>The Hobbit</i> - or lose a game of bluff?
The Hobbit deal is not the first where New Zealand taxpayers have shelled out extra money to keep a Hollywood studio happy.
Book Review: <i>Scribble, Scribble, Scribble</i>
For those readers who do not regularly encounter the New Yorker, Guardian, Financial Times, and others it may come as a surprise to find historian Simon Schama finds time away from writing best-selling books.
Tim Wilson: made in Manhattan
TV One's New York correspondent Tim Wilson might have spent much of the last decade reporting some of the world's biggest stories but somehow he's found time to write his first novel, too. Stephen Jewell spoke to him in New York.
And it's 'goodnight' from him
After 40 years in television, the past 27 with Fair Go, one of the most-recognised faces in New Zealand is bowing out. Kevin Milne talks to Alan Perrott about the rights and wrongs of his escapades and TV ratings.
Painful truths from the cutting edge of comedy
Comedian Sarah Silverman has never been afraid of causing offence with her foul-mouthed stand-up routines. Now her frank autobiography has won plaudits from the most unlikely quarters, reports Paul Harris.
<i>Chris Rattue:</i> Idiotic drivel from the rugby Kremlin
The All Blacks' assistant coach Steve Hansen has made a bold bid for Boofhead of the Year.
Tony Veitch in office quarrel
Tony Veitch was sent home from Radio Sport just one week after it was announced he would be rehired for his old job.
TVNZ reveals payout of $2.1m to departing staff
TVNZ dished out an average of almost $50,000 each to 44 staff whose contracts were "terminated" in the past financial year.
<i>Media</i>: Jackson's bitter truths win media war
Sir Peter Jackson and his business interests seem to have won the media battle over The Hobbit.
NBR agrees to SFO document demands
Business newspaper NBR has agreed to hand over documents relating to South Canterbury Finance to the Serious Fraud Office.
TV host campaigns to save Coromandel paradise
The host of US TV show The Amazing Race is joining the campaign to save a pristine Coromandel beach from development.
Cracks emerge as miners face lure of media gold
Cracks are beginning to emerge in the Chilean miners' planned unity over media arrangements.
TVNZ sides with angry viewers over Henry
TVNZ's complaints committee has upheld the flood of complaints over Paul Henry's questioning of Sir Anand Satyanand's ethnic suitability to be Governor-General.
TVNZ upholds Paul Henry complaints
TVNZ has upheld 1500 complaints against its former Breakfast host Paul Henry, who caused widespread offence with his comments about the Governor-General and a chief Indian official.