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Content is still king in TV's fuzzy future
When television arrived in New Zealand 50 years ago a consumer's main decision was whether to buy a console TV or one that had legs.
Laws will not stand for Wanganui mayoralty again
Michael Laws is stepping down for family reasons, despite suggestions he could win again.
TV review: <i>Cheers to 50 Years</i>
TVNZ's 50th birthday bash was a rubbish celebration of local TV history full of meaningless montages of past presenters, writes Russell Baillie.
Global domination on the cards for BBC
The BBC is hoping to combat "sensationalist" and "biased" reporting by launching a TV news service in Pakistan.
From radio to television, mobile phones and iPads
The BBC is keeping pace with technological change.
PM's 'snip' quip draws headlines worldwide
John Key John Key's international profile was boosted yesterday when more than 100 newspapers around the world ran stories covering his "snip" quip.
TV host puts job on the line over <i>Marae</i>
A leading Maori journalist is threatening to walk away from TVNZ if proposals to revamp the Maori-focused current affairs show Marae go ahead, insiders say.
Colleagues, friends mourn death of Maori film-maker
Trailblazing film-maker Merata Mita collapsed and died yesterday while at Maori Television to discuss a documentary.
Record companies hail radio royalty hike
Radio bosses are singing the blues after a 58 per cent rise in the royalties music stations pay record companies and performers.
The ice-cream heir who saw two fortunes melt away
To lose one personal fortune might be considered bad luck; to lose two looks distinctly careless.
Whitcoulls takes e-book service live
Readers now have the option of turning digital rather than paper pages after yesterday's launch of Whitcoulls' e-book service.
Billionaire-backed website takes on US newspaper
One of the US' largest newspapers has a new rival with the launch of a nonprofit website that's part of a growing trend reshaping US journalism.
Online now 10pc of all Kiwi media spend
The Best Ideas are Free: Online now 10pc of all Kiwi media spend
Magazine slammed for ordering breastfeeding mums to toilet
Breastfeeding advocates are outraged at a magazine's "commandment".
<i>Mark Irving: </i>Getting a laugh in advertising
There's some pretty dire stuff out there but every so often an ad comes along that's a true rib-tickler
<i>Media</i>: Perigo radio stint sparks diction friction
Media: Perigo radio stint sparks diction friction
Broadcaster backs Hotchin
Mike Hosking has defended Hanover co-founder Mark Hotchin, describing the businessman as a victim of tall-poppy syndrome.