Joe Hockey has been awarded $200,000 in damages after it was ruled a poster and two Twitter messages defamed him.

Sean Plunket's comments describing Eleanor Catton as an "ungrateful hua" and a "traitor" were not in breach of broadcasting standards.

At an awards event, hosted by accounting firm EY, two of the Herald's reporters have been honored with top awards.

A parody of the Isis flag featuring sex toys in place of Arabic letters fooled CNN.

APN News & Media chief executive Michael Miller has resigned and has accepted the position of Executive Chairman of News Corp’s Australasian business.

The Spark-owned video-on-demand service Lightbox will be bidding for streaming rights for NRL games, forcing Sky to defend its stranglehold on mainstream TV sport.

One of country's most respected journalists and newsroom leaders take the reins of the weekday New Zealand Herald.

Former Seven Sharp presenter Jesse Mulligan has spoken out about his experience fronting the show, saying it was "hard to find a place to be useful".

After being fired from BuzzFeed for plagiarism, Benny Johnson has resurged online with his addictive brand of clickbait.

While extreme sexism is nothing new in men’s magazines, the problem is that these new style lads’ mags are on sale and open display in supermarkets.

Discovery Communications, is aiming for 65 per cent of revenue from its international business in three years.

PwC is forecasting ups and downs in the NZ media and entertainment sector over the next four years punctuated by disruptive digital technology.

Here is a look at some other high-profile cover girls who have shocked, tickled or educated others.

New Zealand On Air is changing its funding system for regional television, but it is too late for the three tiny stations that have closed so far this year.

It has been a spluttering start for the Paul Henry show and alarm bells should be ringing at MediaWorks, writes John Drinnan.

Around 20 editorial jobs look likely to go at Fairfax Media New Zealand under the latest restructuring plans.

The NZ Herald has swept the annual Canon Media Awards, winning overall best newspaper, best website, reporter of the year, photographer of the year and more.

The Herald won a number of Canon Media Awards tonight for its achievements in reporting, digital media, design and photography.

John Drinnan says Radio New Zealand would not have the money to lure John Campbell even if it wanted to.

Former MP and Wanganui Mayor Michael Laws has launched a tirade against 3 News presenters Hilary Barry and John Campbell on social media.

The advertising world has gone digital - and not just indoors, writes John Drinnan. Outdoor advertising firms Adshel and iSite are both increasing their digital foothold in the Auckland streetscape.

"There is nothing more powerful and beautiful than motherhood". Nicole Trunfio proudly breastfeeds four-month-old son Zion on the cover of ELLE Australia.

The real blow for the primetime ratings of TV3 was to lose the rights to the Australian soap that led in to 3 News at 6, writes Toby Manhire.

John Campbell will leave Campbell Live, with a new current affairs show continuing in his time slot four days a week, with two presenters. Campbell has rejected the chance to co-host a revamped version of his television show and quit MediaWorks, the company says.

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."

Unless we take steps to ensure freedom of expression is protected, our way of life is threatened, warns David Rutherford.