Privatisation is unlikely, but the Government is looking at other ways for TVNZ to get friendly with the private sector, writes John Drinnan.

If I do anything in the various non-journalistic roles I have, it's to promote good people and good ideas and good outcomes, writes Mike Hosking.

Sky TV's emerged from its first year of viable pay TV competition with only a few scratches.

When the Peters-Hosking stoush erupted, many must have asked themselves: whose side should I take or, for that matter, do I have a dog in this fight?

Talk radio tends to have a conservative audience and when he appears in the Herald Hosking's opinion is one of many. But TV has a pervasive influence, writes John Drinnan.

An initial public offer and float of NZME - publisher of the New Zealand Herald - is still a possibility, says the company's owner, Sydney-based APN News & Media.

Revenue at NZME eased by 1 per cent to $214.9 million in the first half to June 30, despite "challenging" market conditions.

Newstalk ZB broadcaster hits back at claims he is a "National Party stooge".

Hosking is a National Party stooge, writes Winston Peters. So much so, his show should be counted against National's electoral advertising.

The Smalley debate brings up the importance for diversity in media. But empathy for minorities is just as important, writes Lee Suckling.

How long before one super-agency promotes film and TV alike?, asks John Drinnan.

One lucky Kiwi managed to add a cool $2 billion to their fortune this year.

Hollywood is as eager as ever for Chinese money, courting investors, including state-owned enterprises.

She used to be naughty and not nice, but now the broadcaster is living a much more proper life ... although there is the matter of the stationery.

"I am hoping that when we launch our new 7pm current affairs show, Story, it will give us a boost," Mark Jennings says.

The newspaper, first published in 1888 , has been sold to Japanese publisher Nikkei Inc. for 844 million pounds.

British publishing firm Pearson is considering a sale of the Financial Times.

Finance Minister says Chinese counterparts have expressed concern to him, saying debate on foreign buyers more "hard-edged" in NZ than in other countries.

Woman's Day publishers have defended printing paparazzi photos of Dan Carter's 2-year-old son, saying the pictures were taken in a public place.

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

The columnist and comedian will join Radio New Zealand. He's also worked as a food critic and Seven Sharp presenter.

The big winner at the PANZ Book Design Awards 2015 was Cardboard Cathedral by Andrew Barrie which won the best illustrated and best typography categories of the awards for designer Janson Chau and publisher Auckland University Press.

Dan and Honor Carter have called in lawyers after a women's magazine published paparazzi photos of their 2-year-old son.

On April 19 2015, in print and online, The Herald on Sunday covered an incident involving Mathew Sinclair having allegedly "vanished with his children" after a domestic incident

John Campbell's image is flying high, though in this employment market you would have to be careful about turning down too many options, writes John Drinnan.

The BBC does not use the word 'terrorists' to describe murdering Islamist fanatics

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.