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For a young person in a competitive job market, getting your foot in the door in your chosen industry is key.
<i>The future is you</i> - Brent Impey's John O'Shea Memorial Address
This speech was delivered at the 2010 SPADA conference, on Friday November 12th.
Shock jock Stables set to lose Hauraki job
Controversial broadcaster Iain Stables is expected to get the chop from Radio Hauraki this week.
Jetstar man to fight charges over airport clash with DJ
The Jetstar check-in assistant accused of attacking radio "shock-jock" Iain Stables at Auckland Airport will fight the charges.
<i>Media</i>: Current affairs gone bad (again)
TVNZ is considering five formal complaints against Paul Holmes covering the Hobbit dispute on TV One show Q&A on Labour weekend.
Tamihere 'deserved new trial'
Convicted double murderer David Tamihere, who is soon to be released, deserved a retrial years ago, says his broadcaster brother John.
<i>John Drinnan:</i> Two Geoffs on Morning Report?
Does Simon Mercep have Sean Plunket's killer instinct? John Drinnan looks at broadcasters who cut through the bull.
Plunket approves of new <i>Morning Report</i> host
Sean Plunket has given his thumbs up to Simon Mercep - but others in the radio industry have questioned the appointment.
New <i>Morning Report</i> host named
TVNZ Sunday correspondent Simon Mercep has been named as the new co-presenter of Radio New Zealand's Morning Report.
Tony Veitch in office quarrel
Tony Veitch was sent home from Radio Sport just one week after it was announced he would be rehired for his old job.
Stork to call on comedian
Funny man Gary McCormick is preparing for the pitter-patter of little feet - four, to be exact.
<i>Media</i>: Jackson's bitter truths win media war
Sir Peter Jackson and his business interests seem to have won the media battle over The Hobbit.
TVNZ upholds Paul Henry complaints
TVNZ has upheld 1500 complaints against its former Breakfast host Paul Henry, who caused widespread offence with his comments about the Governor-General and a chief Indian official.
TV resignation a gift for radio
Paul Henry is tipped to return to the airwaves, taking his loyal morning audience with him, writes Rebecca Lewis.
Veitch has few friends at work
Radio Sport is having to hire a new producer because no one wants to work with the controversial broadcaster.
<i>Media</i>: Insult to injury for Indians
First it was Paul Henry. Now it's Michael Laws. These are cruel times for shock jocks and the people who love them, writes John Drinnan.
Travel company backtracks over $6k sting in prize
After the Herald's story today, the Aucklanders who 'won' overseas trips but had to pay for their own flights will now have all their travel covered.
Veitch gets old radio job back
Controversial broadcaster Tony Veitch has been given his old job back as a presenter on Radio Sport.