Melissa Lee defends pulling out of pre-booked interviews, says they would have been 'boring'
Last week, the minister cancelled chats with NZME's Media Insider and RNZ's Mediawatch.
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'Ardern has chosen not to communicate her thoughts on the documentary to the filmmakers.'
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Tama Potaka calls for mana motuhake after media industry cuts
Minister reinforces support for Māori media
'Radical changes': Union pushes back at TVNZ over cuts
Union rejects 'radical changes' that have put 68 jobs on the line.
The royals tried to control their image online. The internet had other ideas
NYT: Princess Kate's health issue has sparked a furore that makes the tabloids look tame.
Top journalist challenges TVNZ CEO for apology at heated staff meeting
TVNZ: 'We expect sessions like this to be robust.'
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NZME buys Gisborne Herald newspaper and website
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'Exceptional journalists facing the chop': Sam Hayes on TVNZ cuts
'Feeling so sad for our industry colleagues at TVNZ.'
$800k in public funding approved for $3.2m Jacinda Ardern feature film
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Media mogul Rupert Murdoch, 92, to marry for fifth time
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From Gloriavale to Gaza: Stories we’d never know if it weren’t for Sunday
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'No sacred cows' - TVNZ CEO as axe falls on top shows, possible cuts to Shortland St
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‘Last of its kind’ - TVNZ staff ‘deeply concerned’ as flagship shows face axe
Former PM Helen Clark has labelled the cuts 'disgraceful'.
Steven Joyce: Why I’ve given up on the 6 o’clock news
Opinion: How to save the media from the digital onslaught.
Yep, he did it again: Rupert Murdoch, 92, is engaged for the sixth time
New York Times: Invitations to the June wedding have already gone out.
The big name TVNZ presenters whose jobs now hang in the balance
Where do proposed changes at the broadcaster leave high-profile presenters?
Audrey Young: Uproar over boot camps, consents plays into Govt's hands
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'Dumbfounded': Top cop on TV show's axing; TVNZ cuts: CEO's dash back from Oz
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End of an era: Fair Go axed after 47 years on Kiwi screens
The iconic consumer affairs show has exposed countless rip-off merchants over the years.
Catholic cardinal accused of sexual abuse fails in court bid to prevent story
Cardinal John Dew maintains allegations made against him are false.
Broadcasting Minister told last week about TVNZ mass job cuts, staff distraught
The state broadcaster may cut its 6pm news from one hour to 30 minutes.
Government introduces new bill to speed up major projects
Christopher Luxon faces questions about a key minister, as end of 100-day plan nears.
‘Immature’: Seymour lashes out at ‘crying’ media, blasts 1News reporter
'They have spent years celebrating and dancing at every slip that a politician makes.'
TVNZ set to cut dozens of jobs; 6pm bulletin may be cut to 30 minutes
The state broadcaster may cut its 6pm news from one hour to 30 minutes.
A grainy photo and a dilemma: How UK papers are covering Princess Kate
New York Times: Journalists try to balance right to privacy with thirst for royal stories.
'Heartbreaking': More media strife, sadness as top arts website goes into 'hiatus'
'I feel incredibly sad - it is a massive loss to arts communities.'