Convicted double murderer David Tamihere, who is soon to be released, deserved a retrial years ago, says his broadcaster brother John.

Does Simon Mercep have Sean Plunket's killer instinct? John Drinnan looks at broadcasters who cut through the bull.

Sean Plunket has given his thumbs up to Simon Mercep - but others in the radio industry have questioned the appointment.

TVNZ Sunday correspondent Simon Mercep has been named as the new co-presenter of Radio New Zealand's Morning Report.

Sir Peter Jackson and his business interests seem to have won the media battle over The Hobbit.

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.

Paul Henry is tipped to return to the airwaves, taking his loyal morning audience with him, writes Rebecca Lewis.

Radio Sport is having to hire a new producer because no one wants to work with the controversial broadcaster.

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.

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.

Controversial broadcaster Tony Veitch has been given his old job back as a presenter on Radio Sport.

The man who allegedly attacked "shock jock" Iain Stables at Auckland Airport is facing assault charges.

Michael Laws has come under fire for calling Governor-General Sir Anand Satyanand a "large, fat man" who has "never left" the buffet table.

The real question is about Television New Zealand and its cynical use of racial comments to boost publicity and profits.

Notorious DJ Iain Stables - famous for live pranks landing him in hot water - will be back on air next month.

Irish Prime Minister Brian Cowen is battling for political survival.

Sean Plunket's replacement is a long time coming.