A taxpayer handout for "investigative journalism" saved TV3's current affairs show 3rd Degree but left Campbell Live fighting for its life.

MediaWorks bosses have John Campbell in their sights but that may be more do to with their taste in TV, than with politics.

On Thursday entertainment and television players Spark, MediaWorks, Sky and TVNZ fired a warning shot to Slingshot, Orcon and Bypass Network Services.

Free-to-air television starts marketing an upgraded "Freeview Plus" service this month, playing catch-up with the way people view programming.

Spark, MediaWorks, SKY and TVNZ have fired a warning shot to Slingshot, Orcon and Bypass Network Services over their Global Mode service.

A new series of Dancing with the Stars is due to hit New Zealand screens later this year.

A swag of TV3’s female reporters are deserting the network amid insider talk of unhappiness about Paul Henry’s new show stealing all the attention – and money.

Axed X Factor judges Willy Moon and Natalia Kills have fled the country, and the duo put on a united front when spotted by photographers at Los Angeles Airport.

NZ On Air won't give taxpayer funding for another series of The X Factor and is steering clear of other big talent show formats, it was confirmed today.

Willy Moon towered over woman and hissed abuse at her in crowded Auckland bakery after she nosed into a carpark ahead of him. Read the woman's blistering letter in reply.

Let’s hope Prime News doesn’t become light reskin of TV3’s bulletin, writes Duncan Greive.

MediaWorks Investments has returned to profitability in its first 10 months under a new capital structure, and its radio business was the biggest contributor to earnings.

MediaWorks is parting ways with two more senior executives as chief executive Mark Weldon gets ready for big changes next year.

Two Australian TV networks are looking at taking a stake in MediaWorks at a heavily discounted price, according to sources.

MediaWorks has snatched reality cooking show MasterChef NZ from rivals TVNZ. The coup was revealed last night as the company disclosed its 2015 content.

A combined breakfast show on TV3 and RadioLive will be a massive change to the breakfast media landscape, writes John Drinnan.

Sky News Australia is aiming to expand its New Zealand operations. But it is holding intense discussions with its customer in this country - Sky Television - about who will end up covering the increased costs.

The battle of the box is heating up as Spark officially launched its online television service overnight, with 5000 hours of content for $15 a month.

SkyCity Entertainment is tidying up its corporate image, now it has hundreds of extra poker machines firmly in its sights, writes John Drinnan.

The appointment of former NZX boss Mark Weldon as chief of TV3 owner MediaWorks points towards a future market listing for the broadcasting group, say industry sources.

Former NZX boss Mark Weldon is taking over as CEO of Mediaworks, the company which owns TV3, Four and controls half of the country's commercial radio market.

TV mogul Julie Christie has placed her Auckland Viaduct-based sports bar on the market, along with her extensive personal collection of sports memorabilia.

Radio host Mark Staufer has lost his job on RadioLive's late night talkback slot after using foul language on Friday night.

A late night talkback segment from radio host Mark Staufer that featured foul language has been pulled from RadioLive's website.

The Block NZ have announced their new judges for season three will be Shelley Ferguson of Your Home and Garden magazine, and registered architect Mark Gascoigne.