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Exit leaves TVNZ news in lurch
Former Close Up presenter Mark Sainsbury says he holds no resentment against Ross Dagan, who resigned on Tuesday, eight weeks after killing his show and TVNZ career.

Radio NZ boss confirms exit, apologises
Radio New Zealand ceo Peter Cavanagh confirmed today he will be leaving at the end of the year and has apologised for his decision being revealed by NZ Herald.

Seven Sharp's bite-size news
The replacement programme for TVNZ's Close Up will launch on February 4, and will have more "bite-size" sections than its predecessor.

Investor shakes up media firms
Self-described contrarian investment firm Allan Gray has emerged as a major player in the media shake-up under way in the Australasian market, writes Fran O'Sullivan.

Twelve Questions: Elliot Erwitt
1. Of all the high-profile people you've photographed, who least resembles the popular perception of them?

Fairfax completes Trade Me sale
Fairfax has completed a sell-down of its 51 per cent stake in Trade Me, the online shopping site confirmed this evening.

Trade Me trading halt as sale confirmed
Trade Me shares are in a trading halt, as announcements confirm Fairfax is selling its 51 per cent stake in the company.

Deborah Hill Cone: Centre of media storm can be cruel
I was once "the most hated woman in New Zealand". In April 2000, writes Deborah Hill Cone. I chose to name the policeman who shot a young young man called Stephen Wallace in Waitara.

Murdoch's right-hand man a Kiwi
Tom Mockridge is one of the most influential New Zealanders you've probably never heard of.

Alan Ringwood: Crucial to protect press freedom
If newspapers are to stay in business then they have no option but to publish what the public wants to read, ie, content that "sells newspapers", writes Alan Ringwood.

Media: Antarctic job for Sky man
Foreign Minister Murray McCully appoints political lobbyist, and old friend, to board of Antarctic New Zealand.

Michael Spindelegger and Alison Bethel McKenzie: Reporters' safety must improve
Over 100 journalists have been killed so far this year - the highest number since the International Press Institute (IPI) began keeping count of journalists' deaths in 1997.