PremiumPremiumMedia Insider'Cloth-eared clowns' - Sam Neill v RNZ; Sky TV wins Olympics; Tom Phillips doco registered for public rebateRegional media firm saved by business identity; Big battle looms to be ANZ's ad agency. 12 Sep 09:55 AM
PremiumPremiumMedia Insider'They've saved the day for us': Regional media firm, 20 jobs rescued by local identityFirm owed more than $600,000 and most creditors will miss out - but jobs have been saved.12 Sep 09:55 AM
New ZealandStuff could face $200k fine over Tom Phillips police audioPolice warn the audio release could jeopardise homicide and coronial inquiries.12 Sep 04:17 AM
PremiumPremiumMedia InsiderMediaWorks to be split into two companies - will radio arm be sold off?MediaWorks' outdoor advertising arm QMS to be a standalone firm, reporting to Australia.09 Sep 10:47 PM
PremiumPremiumMedia Insider'Kill it immediately': Tom Phillips doco fears - reality TV legend given exclusive police accessPolice respond to media call to scrap doco; Julie Christie: 'It's really important to me.'09 Sep 09:03 PM
PremiumPremiumMedia Insider'The whole ad is a disgrace to Kiwis': Complaint upheld over burnout in Tina from Turner's adViewer succeeds where others failed; ASA says YouTube ad can't be used in current form.08 Sep 10:47 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessThe Murdoch succession fight is over. So what does Lachlan control?New York Times: Lachlan Murdoch has secured control of the family's media empire.08 Sep 09:59 PM
BusinessMurdoch family resolves succession fight, settling dispute on control of media assets The deal ends years of infighting over Rupert Murdoch’s chosen successor.08 Sep 09:56 PM
PremiumPremiumMedia Insider'I still can't believe it': Sky TV commentator's last-minute, madcap dash to Eden Park to call ABs testJeff McTainsh was commentating the Shield game when an urgent note was passed to him.08 Sep 10:18 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSex, drugs and literature: NZ's oldest student magazine marks 100 yearsThe magazine has been central to student politics and social change.07 Sep 07:28 PM
EntertainmentTVNZ reporter reflects on whirlwind years as European correspondentThe hard-working journalist and her whānau are now busy rebuilding their lives.05 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumMedia InsiderNZ on Air-Film Commission merger plan scrapped; 'My phone blew up': Scammers target McRobertsRNZ plans to ditch youth brand; Sunday TV ad ban latest; A new Spinoff editor.05 Sep 08:40 AM
PremiumPremiumMedia Insider'A great ride': Rich-lister exits The Platform; Sean Plunket takes 100% ownershipPlunket expresses 'gratitude to the Wright family for what they have done for journalism'.04 Sep 10:00 PM
CompaniesNZME chairman Steven Joyce buys more shares in the companySteven Joyce's share purchase comes after director Jim Grenon also topped up his holding.01 Sep 04:21 AM
PremiumPremiumMedia Insider'Saint Sinead' loses love: Angry Stuff journalists target CEO; RNZ boss on Morning Report's locationNZME has 'a bit to prove', says leading analyst, following publisher's half-year results.28 Aug 09:03 PM
PremiumPremiumMedia InsiderRemarkable TVNZ turnaround: From a big loss to profit - and a dividend for taxpayers'Very proud' - TVNZ profit follows $41.2m cost-cutting, including loss of shows.28 Aug 09:00 PM
Media Insider'Disgraceful': Angry Stuff staff strike over 'insulting' pay offer after firm's 'secret' Trade Me paydayMore than 140 journalists walk off the job: 'The hypocrisy is staggering.'28 Aug 02:34 AM
CompaniesNZME announces 12% boost in operating earnings, posts $400,000 net lossThe company also revealed the Herald's new editorial advisory board.25 Aug 09:16 PM
PremiumPremiumMedia Insider'Hurtful', 'distressing': RNZ staff fume over scathing review; Sky inks new rugby dealHugh Grant praises NZ journo's work; Stripe saga - boss' ex-home for sale.22 Aug 04:23 AM
EntertainmentShould you quit Spotify, Substack? Why some Kiwis are leaving the popular platforms Kiwis on Substack and Spotify have found themselves in a fresh ethical bind.21 Aug 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumMedia and marketingOoh Media profit hit after Auckland Transport contract lossOoh Media's revenue rose 17% to $336.2m for the half year.18 Aug 05:28 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldDr Phil’s road from Oprah to Maga media mogulNew York Times: The daytime TV fixture seems to have taken a rightward turn.16 Aug 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumMedia InsiderSavage review: Who can save RNZ ratings and CEO's legacy? Air NZ safety video up in the (AI) airInside the scathing RNZ review; Battle lines drawn at Stuff as journos eye strike action.14 Aug 07:15 PM
PremiumPremiumMedia Insider'Some people shouldn’t be on air': RNZ review urges new talent, reveals 'blame-shifting, low ambition'Independent report calls for urgent action to halt - and rebuild - falling ratings.14 Aug 02:13 AM
PremiumPremiumMedia InsiderSky executive reshuffle: Top leader departs, another joins after $1 deal sealed Lauren Quaintance has played a pivotal role in the strategic direction of pay-TV operator.13 Aug 01:01 AM
PremiumPremiumMedia Insider'Widespread burnout': Many people have opinions of the media; here's how journalists and industry workers are feelingA new survey of journalists reveals 'emotional exhaustion' amid 'sobering' results.12 Aug 09:09 PM
PremiumPremiumMedia InsiderTraitors twist: Paul Henry pulls out; RNZ morning moves - mimicking Mike?; ANZ's media agency reviewCouncil angers local agencies over creative contract; leadership moves at top ad firms.07 Aug 05:02 PM
Media InsiderFacebook's hidden sign: The Kiwi Marketplace founder with a powerful message for NZ business'Tech companies are trained from birth to never be complacent because ... you die.'06 Aug 08:48 PM
PremiumPremiumMedia InsiderRevealed: Paul Henry's text to Govt minister over TVNZ board and The Chase host rolesPre-eminent broadcaster sought approval to host game show.05 Aug 03:31 AM
PremiumPremiumMedia InsiderIRD debt: Regional media firm calls in administrators; more than 20 jobs up in air'It’s a s*** sandwich and there’s no butter,' says one source but there is, in fact, hope.05 Aug 12:12 AM
PremiumPremiumMedia InsiderTaxpayers help save popular reality TV shows; TVNZ board member Paul Henry set to host Three showNZ on Air agrees to funding of The Traitors and Celebrity Treasure Island for first time.04 Aug 06:14 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionWashington Post: Global fact-checking faces challenges as Meta, Google scale back effortsOPINION: Fact-checkers say political fact-checking is in retreat globally.03 Aug 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Kiwi TV gold': Beloved primetime show to become movie, Hobbit actor castSimpler times: Remember Sunday nights in the 80s watching this show? 02 Aug 10:40 PM
PremiumPremiumMedia Insider'Cruel': Bald ad slammed; Omitted Ruby Tui in World Cup ad; $2.5m public funds – Shorty St savedIs MediaWorks' owner up for sale? A new RNZ executive role to help focus on radio ratings.01 Aug 01:55 AM