PremiumPremiumMedia InsiderAll Blacks' biggest critic retires: Stephen Jones’ online farewell turns ugly; TVNZ's new Chase, Love Island dealModerators remove UK rugby writer's barbed responses; NBR lines up IRD in paywall scrap.08 Jan 05:08 PM
PremiumPremiumMedia InsiderHosking v Campbell new rivalry; TVNZ, Sky TV ripe for new owners? 26 hot takes for NZ media in 2026The best-read and most engaging Media Insider stories of past 12 months and more CEO Q&As.02 Jan 08:06 AM
Media and marketingJournalists and broadcaster receive higher honoursThe New Year 2026 Honours List recognises four giants of New Zealand media.30 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandNew Year Honours 2026: The full listThe 2026 New Year Honours are out today. Here's the list of New Zealanders recognised.30 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumMedia InsiderSix CEOS, six questions - NZ's major media bosses on what lies ahead in 2026Their words - TVNZ, NZME, RNZ, Stuff, Sky & MediaWorks bosses on 2025 and what lies ahead.25 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumMedia InsiderBattle at breakfast: New business shows, new talent - the hot new morning media menuNZME announces a new Herald Now business show, as TVNZ and RNZ confirm new talent.21 Dec 11:24 PM
PremiumPremiumMedia Insider'Stunned': RNZ board's 'robust' discussions on John Campbell’s Morning Report role; ZM radio boss departs abruptlySky Sport's content facelift; Westpac's big agency move; Warehouse marketing shake-up.18 Dec 05:15 PM
PremiumPremiumMedia Insider'Seriously rotten': Lawyers go head to head over Jim Grenon-funded TVNZ defamation claimA lawyer for Julian Batchelor has rejected the suggestion of anything untoward.18 Dec 06:08 AM
PremiumPremiumMedia Insider'Silly me': Peter Williams labels campaigner a 'nutter' after testifying for him against TVNZEx-TVNZ host says he thought his conversation with news boss outside court was private. 17 Dec 07:04 AM
PremiumPremiumMedia Insider'Hit piece' or honest opinion?: Ex-TVNZ host Peter Williams takes the stand for Jim Grenon-backed evangelist against TVNZJulian Batchelor is suing TVNZ and an academic in a defended hearing over a 2023 story.16 Dec 04:06 PM
PremiumPremiumMedia InsiderRevealed: The extraordinary police powers to demand edits to Tom Phillips documentaryContract reveals new details of feature-length documentary for a global platform.16 Dec 08:49 AM
PremiumPremiumMedia InsiderTVNZ news bias review: Broadcaster releases report's points around depth of stories, presenter rolesTVNZ releases more details of review following NZ Herald complaint to Ombudsman.15 Dec 08:06 AM
PremiumPremiumMedia InsiderJenny-May, then Tova – TVNZ announces new Breakfast hostTova O'Brien joins in 2026 although her official start date may be subject to a restraint.14 Dec 11:10 PM
PremiumPremiumMedia InsiderAir NZ ditches new flight safety video in cost crunch; RNZ faces board shake-upIRD v NBR subscription stand-off heats up; KFC creative pitch: A spicy advertising battle.11 Dec 06:35 PM
PremiumPremiumMedia InsiderRNZ salaries soar in two years: Broadcaster says 'further savings will need to be made'Treasury: Ministers need assurances from RNZ chair that managers are 'held to account'.09 Dec 05:13 AM
PremiumPremiumMedia InsiderRNZ's big move into TVNZ: $11m relocation delayed up to 8 monthsRNZ has outlined more details of new studios and where it's aiming to save costs.08 Dec 03:13 AM
PremiumPremiumMedia InsiderTudum! Netflix to acquire Warner Bros for $125b – what it might mean for Sky TV, Kiwi viewersHit shows such as The Pitt and White Lotus may be on the move next year.06 Dec 02:26 AM
PremiumPremiumMedia InsiderInvestigative journalist v RNZ, BSA in High Court; Judge: ‘Don’t give me a lecture about the news’An RNZ story about Hamilton's weather is at the centre of High Court legal action.05 Dec 05:01 PM
PremiumPremiumMedia Insider'Working at pace': TVNZ planning new business show as morning battleground heats upWould-be hosts have less than three working days to get their applications into TVNZ.05 Dec 02:17 AM
PremiumPremiumMedia InsiderWatch: 'Syrup suckers' apology – TVNZ host explains 'mistake'; Ryan Bridge show may expand to TV3Meta's apology to NZ model-actor; Sky TV boss CEO of year; Stuff retracts Nats coup story.04 Dec 11:10 PM
New ZealandWatch: 'Oh my Lord, what is it?' – PM keeps Hosking Christmas gag going as pair swap giftsThe Newstalk ZB broadcaster and Luxon trade tongue-in-cheek gifts each Christmas.04 Dec 06:34 PM
PremiumPremiumMedia InsiderBum's rush: Ad agency to be scrapped as part of global merger, job cuts pendingThe agency responsible for some of our best-known ads will now come under a new name.02 Dec 02:22 AM
PremiumPremiumMedia InsiderRNZ bounces back: What's driving its best audience result in almost two years?Public broadcaster has been under intense scrutiny, and changes are starting to pay off.01 Dec 11:03 PM
PremiumPremiumMedia Insider'Appalling', 'insensitive': Sky TV's bizarre response following long-time customer's death'The Sky appears more profound as we express our sorrow for the loss ... ' 01 Dec 04:32 PM
PremiumPremiumMedia InsiderSimon's final 'good night and good luck': The rise of a 6pm TV newsman (and the letter that infuriated him)Ad agency merger - is it RIP for DDB? New name in Breakfast mix; ABs' TV smokescreen mess.28 Nov 06:04 AM
PremiumPremiumMedia Insider Radio ratings: Newstalk ZB rules the airwaves; The Breeze tops the music stations Coast and Magic/Breeze Classic enjoy the biggest share rises in a stable market.27 Nov 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumMedia Insider'We feel sick': Aggressive guest at NZ Screen Awards arrested after incident with female wait staffMan trespassed from awards venue after sequence of events led to police being called.24 Nov 11:08 PM
PremiumPremiumMedia InsiderThree frontrunners emerge to replace Jenny-May Clarkson as TVNZ Breakfast host; NBR turns tables on IRDFake photo, ban - Samoa PM v paper; Bunnings pulls out of NPC rugby; IAB award winners.21 Nov 08:45 AM
PremiumPremiumMedia InsiderBreakfast upheaval: Why Jenny-May's time is up; BBC fallout: TVNZ defends Trump speech editSales for unauthorised Jacinda Ardern book; How the media unpicked Jevon McSkimming case.13 Nov 07:36 PM
PremiumPremiumMedia Insider'Irresponsible', 'creepy': Watchdog probes 50 complaints about KFC hacker ad; Inside the race for 6pm – Melissa Stokes speaksTroy Bowker buys Stuff printing-press building; Screen Production Rebate changes revealed.07 Nov 08:16 AM
PremiumPremiumMedia InsiderIncentive scheme boosted to attract more big films, TV shows to New ZealandNZ competes fiercely with the likes of Australia and UK to draw productions to our shores.06 Nov 08:32 PM
PremiumPremiumMedia InsiderWeek-ends with Jack: Tame to host 6pm news on Fridays, SaturdaysJack Tame will continue to host Q+A on Sundays and his Newstalk ZB show on Saturdays.06 Nov 02:20 AM
Entertainment‘Can’t wait to get back’: Guyon Espiner's new role at RNZThe veteran journalist will lead the weekday current affairs show from 2026.02 Nov 10:58 PM
PremiumPremiumMedia InsiderWrong guy: Top UK paper pulls story after Kiwi reporter's email gaffe; Ad agency faces the axeAll Blacks peel back curtain for US media ahead of big payday; NZR CEO's swipe at Foster.31 Oct 07:44 AM