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'Deeply disappointed' - NZME's biggest shareholder backs board cleanout; Did TVNZ miss scoop?
Willie Jackson exits broadcasting and media portfolio; Steve Braunias departing Herald.

Family of man who died at Ōrere Point try to get body home
The family of a man who died during a police confrontation at Ōrere Point are working to bring his body back to Brisbane for burial. Video / RNZ

Media mutiny: Billionaire's battle to sack board of NZ news giant; Who is in line for top TVNZ role
Tinā smashes the box office; Tom Sainsbury's Scandal erupts - from top podcast to TV show.

Billionaire investor says he has close to 50% support for NZME board overthrow
Jim Grenon says his support is building; union takes aim at 'controversial' figure.

Billionaire investor wants clean-out of NZ Herald owner’s board; Second businessman backs him
The executive chair of another NZME shareholder says he supports the move for a new board.

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.

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.

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'.

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.