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Two giant ad agencies want to merge: Here's what they say about NZ market and their competitors
A new document unveils agencies' assessment of NZ market, clients and talent.

Back on camera: Ryan Bridge to host new morning news show; Sky chair's line on rugby rights
TVNZ's finances revealed; Hosking-Luxon - six ways to avoid a train wreck interview.

Top reporters leave TVNZ, likely new cuts emerge; Sponsorship madness - streaker reveals all
Peter Williams on his Treaty Principles submission; Jack Tame and Mava Moayyed baby news.

Advertising power play: Top agency leader elevated to new CEO role ahead of likely merger
Nikki Grafton's elevation at OMG comes ahead of a likely very disruptive year.

Trumped: NZ’s digital news bargaining bill was on life support; is it now dead?
Media Minister offers a six-word response as Aussies back down in face of Trump threats.

TV doco: Kiwi producer’s fight for UK 'baby-killer' nurse; Could Treasury take over RNZ funds? Ex-TVNZ host returns
Nick Mowbray denies NZME speculation; Sky tests satellite; Was MAFS star a Miss NZ?

Major review links microplastics to reproductive, digestive harm
Researchers urge governments to ban single-use plastics immediately.

'Time to move on': John Kirwan and Sky TV part ways; BSA rules on TVNZ 'a***hole' quip
Analyst on NZME cuts: 'It's difficult to shrink to greatness'; Worst PR line of the week.

Radio's new breakfast battle: Can Simon Barnett halt More's ratings slide? Top TVNZ staff departing
25 media storylines for 2025; Worst PR response of the week; Air NZ comms boss taking off.

All the road closures that could impact your summer road trip
With lots going on around New Zealand, it's important to plan your travel route carefully.

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.

'Freaked out a bit': TVNZ star reveals why she quit and reaction; RNZ salaries jump $5m in a year
Community editors consider ways to save titles; Former leader takes Whakaata Māori to ERA.

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

Revealed: The Kiri Allan, Anika Moa podcast RNZ refused to air
The podcast was released to the Herald under the Official Information Act.

Tech Insider: Mighty Ape co-founder turns Book Hero
PLUS: Do we trust AI for stock-picking? Researcher finds a gender split.

Watch: The 2024 Apra Silver Scroll Awards
See all the action from Wellington from 7.50pm.

A killing without consequences: Heroic act ends in tragedy
A loved son died moments after a chaotic, violent incident at an emergency home.

Matt Heath commemorates time at Radio Hauraki with tattoo
The radio host got the classic logo inked on his arm as a tribute to his 11 years on the Matt & Jerry Show.

RNZ cancels release of podcast episode featuring ex-minister Kiri Allan
The public broadcaster had promoted the episode of It's Personal with Anika Moa.

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.