'Brutality that only private equity can wield': Today FM host Rachel Smalley unleashes on owners
An Australian-owned equity firm took an "aggressive" approach to governance, says Smalley.
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Today FM gone, sugar tax proposed for NZ & $1M+ Māori painting | Focus Morning Bulletin: 31 March, 2023
What will replace the shutdown Today FM, tax proposed on NZ sugary drinks and Māori oil canvas painting tips over $1 million at auction in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
The 30 minutes of chaos that took Today FM off air
Programming started as usual, but then things took a turn.
Today FM off-air: Hosts Tova O’Brien, Duncan Garner claim ‘betrayal’ after staff meeting called
Today FM hosts Duncan Garner and Tova O'Brien react live on-air to the shuttering of the radio station. Video / NZ Herald
Watch: Today FM producer speaks after proposal to shut down station
An emotional Tom Day, who is a lineup producer for Today FM Host Tova O’Brien, said the staff were "gutted" with the proposal. Video / Michael Craig
Radio silence: Two star RNZ hosts off-air for more than a month with no explanation
One of the presenters hasn't been on air since February 14.
He’s a legend of NZ television. Peter Williams’ sudden and surprising media career change
ANALYSIS: One of NZ's top broadcasters now aligned with anti-establishment organisation.
Māori look to the spectrum to light up investments
Maori Spectrum group looking at how allocations can be turned into income.
Today FM radio boss quits; what now for the network?
The former Newstalk ZB general manager hired a swag of big names.
What the Govt spent on the dead TVNZ-RNZ merger
And what happens to public service media now the merger is dead?
Mihingarangi Forbes: 'The majority of hatred towards me is aimed at my being a Māori woman'
The broadcaster talks to Elisabeth Easther.
High-profile radio host charged with drink-driving more than triple the limit
The well-known host is alleged to have blown nearly four times the legal limit.
Watch: RNZ host Lisa Owen Confronts CEO Paul Thompson over spending
Listen: RNZ Checkpoint host Lisa Owen Confronts CEO Paul Thompson over company spending. Video / Supplied
TVNZ-Radio merger plan will make public suspicious, scientist says
Proposed media mega-merger is archaic, not independent enough, top scholar says.
Shane Jones: RNZ/TVNZ merger is a marriage made in hell
OPINION: 'More transformation ideas bereft of economic robustness.'
Nicola Willis says PM has sounded ‘death knell’ for RNZ/TVNZ merger
Media merger was an 'ideological' solution looking for a problem, Willis says.
Toni Street's 'instant connection' with Coast comp winner
The Coast radio host and her new best friend have changed each other’s life.
UK Radio host dies live on air
The music reportedly stopped for a few minutes before resuming.
Riding the (sound) wave: NZME hits 50 million podcast downloads in a year
NZME has hit a significant podcasting milestone.
'Worst case scenario': CTI star reveals wild dating phobia
The ZM host reveals his wildest dating moment in the new It's A Date podcast episode.
RNZ-TVNZ merger: Govt expects to pay contractors $6m
Forecast puts the cost of branding alone at $3m.
'I didn't get a callback': Former Olympian's early rejection in media career
Beatrice Faumuina reveals disappointment after she retired from professional sport.
Radio star on quitting Auckland, finding love - and his bid to be mayor
The talkback host and mayoral candidate is stepping up for the love of his family.
Jono and Ben's The Weak-End: Their take on the week's news
The Hits hosts Jono and Ben share their hilarious take on the news this week.
'I knew where to look': The Rock presenters called out over sexualised comments
Two of The Rock's male hosts commented on a female host's breasts on air.
Newstalk ZB and Hosking number one again; The Hits, Hauraki, Flava, Gold gain listeners
Newstalk ZB remains number one – and Hosking reaches the largest breakfast audience.
Watch: Newstalk ZB radio host Mike Hosking sobs on air after Queen's death
Radio host Mike Hosking sobs on air alongside wife and fellow Newstalk ZB broadcaster Kate Hawkesby after learning of the Queen's death. Video / Newstalk ZB
Jono and Ben's The Weak-End: Their take on the week's news
The Hits hosts Jono and Ben share their hilarious take on the news this week.
Today FM co-host quits after four months as new station struggles for ratings
Tova O'Brien's co-host has departed the show.
Cancer, courage and changes: Radio star's road to recovery
Despite her diagnosis, Lorna Subritzky still feels like the luckiest woman alive.
Jono and Ben's The Weak-End: Their take on the week's news
After a three-week hiatus, the radio duo are back with their weekly wrap.
Radio hosts reveal awkward A-list encounters
The radio hosts have opened up on-air about their painful encounters with Hollywood stars.
Newstalk ZB reigns at radio awards; Hosking, du Plessis-Allan, Lush sweep big prizes
Newstalk ZB and NZME dominate annual radio awards.