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TV host's new role; Sky TV, TV3 bosses on the economy as one publisher predicts media 'carnage'
Q&As with five top media bosses; a well-known face and name has a new broadcasting gig.

The ad industry's biggest mistake? 'Assuming the rest of NZ is just like Auckland'
The bosses of NZME, Stuff, Are Media and three agencies answer five questions for 2025.

Five questions for '25: 'NZ media is on a knife-edge' - TVNZ, RNZ, The Spinoff leaders open up
Agency boss: 'NZ media market needs to reinvent itself'.

Merger by stealth? RNZ to move in with TVNZ in Auckland in 2025
The two public broadcasters will come together physically in Victoria St.

Final decisions on TVNZ restructure to be announced in coming days
TVNZ chief executive Jodi O'Donnell appeared before MPs at the select committee.

We're expecting! How Jack Tame predicted his wife's pregnancy
'It’s amazing how much a line on a stick can change your life,' popular radio host says.

'Surreal': Newstalk ZB host meets Chris Martin backstage at Coldplay show
The radio host reveals what it was like meeting Martin and his bandmates.

Broadcaster Lindsay Yeo, creator of Buzz O’Bumble, dies aged 78
'Sometimes you can't plan unpredictability and fun, it has to just happen.'

'Sorry, Mum and Dad': The one section of cancelled podcast Kiri Allan regrets
Former minister rues not providing more context to statement during interview.

Real talk with Bree Tomasel
The ZM and Celebrity Treasure Island host talks about shocking her mum on social media and why writing her book was like getting gonorrhea. Video / Michael Craig

End of an era: Matt Heath on walkout songs, worst interviews, and new Radio Hauraki tattoo
'It’s been the best possible time with the best friends. I’ve loved every second.'

Ex radio and TV star eyed for PM comms role; Māori TV's dispute with laid-off lawyer
RNZ's latest baffling move over Kiri Allan podcast; Heather du Plessis-Allan's baby news.

Matt Heath is leaving Radio Hauraki
Matt Heath is leaving Radio Hauraki’s breakfast show to become the new co-host of Newstalk ZB’s Afternoons programme. Video / Radio Hauraki

'I love you man': Tearful Matt Heath leaving Radio Hauraki and Jeremy Wells for big Newstalk ZB role
Heath says he's excited about a challenging new role after more than a decade at Hauraki.

Media-political stand-offs: Jack Tame's Q+A plea to PM; Why Act won't appear on 'toxic' RNZ show
Reasons can vary but some politicians are using silent treatment tactics with some media.

Fans fume over radio host's 'Jabba' jibe at Boks coach; Secrets of Lotto's famous lost-dog TV ad
Top roles cut in MediaWorks upheaval; Media power couple's radio conflict.

'I have uncovered a scandal!': Mike Hosking's swipe at RNZ over minister's wayward phone call
Hosking wonders if it's sabotage; RNZ says it's a genuine misunderstanding.

Why Coast radio stars are taking on ex-Silver Ferns in netball match
Radio stars and Olympians hit the court for charity. 'No bullet passes' from Carrington.

Radio star on 'surreal' cancer diagnosis
Georgia Burt and ZM hosts are fundraising for the Cancer Society this Daffodil Day.

Watch: Rizz dad Ben Boyce goes viral for 'embracing my uncoolness'
‘An embarrassing dad with a mumbly NZ accent can appeal to people around the world.'

Be 'more ambitious': Minister puts heat on RNZ over trust; Motherhood: It's Amelia, then Tova
Tova O'Brien: 'It’s hard to imagine being any happier'; Big changes at PR agency.