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'Get stuffed': Paddy Gower slams 'go woke, go broke' naysayers
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As media companies cut jobs, trust in local news is at an all-time low.
Ferry advisory group members earning $2k a day as public sector staff face axe
The group has already racked up a sizeable bill just two months after being appointed.
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'Drastic and innovative': Michael Morrah sheds light on rejected plan to save Newshub
The Newshub reporter said negotiations continue for other rescue efforts.
'No news isn't good news': How Newshub reported its own demise
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TV bosses confirm talks have been held with rival media companies.
Newshub, TVNZ cuts: New news service mooted, fate of Sunday to be revealed
Fair Go, Midday, Tonight off air from May while plans presented to save parts of Newshub.
Two dead after crash on off-road track
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'I'm not a magician': Minister Melissa Lee on job cuts; TVNZ's plan to axe Fair Go, keep brand
TVNZ boss: 'We do need to move forward with this difficult but necessary proposal.'
Live: TVNZ job cuts - Fair Go, news bulletins to be axed
The state-owned TV company proposed cuts last month. Many defended the need for news.
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Editorial: Misinformation and rise of AI highlight urgent need to increase media literacy rates
OPINION: It's important to ensure all Kiwis have adequate levels of media literacy.
MFAT warned of risk to relationship with Korea over mega ferry cancellation
Careful and deliberate communications with the Korean Government were advised.
NZ Post makes significant changes to rural delivery services
NZ Post will no longer be delivering to rural addresses on Saturdays.
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After four years in top position, RNZ is no longer NZ's most trusted media organisation.
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Media Insider: TVNZ talks Sunday, Fair Go funds with NZ On Air; Warriors lift lid on marketing
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Minister dodges questions on ferry letter, won't commit to new ships by 2026
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