Entertainment‘Can’t wait to get back’: Guyon Espiner's new role at RNZThe veteran journalist will lead the weekday current affairs show from 2026.02 Nov 10:58 PM
PremiumPremiumMedia InsiderWrong guy: Top UK paper pulls story after Kiwi reporter's email gaffe; Ad agency faces the axeAll Blacks peel back curtain for US media ahead of big payday; NZR CEO's swipe at Foster.31 Oct 07:44 AM
PremiumPremiumMedia Insider'Game-changer': Sky TV wins rights for next four OlympicsFree-to-air Three to play key role in broadcasts from LA (2028) and Brisbane (2032).28 Oct 07:31 PM
PremiumPremiumMedia Insider'Stealing': NBR wins settlement with law firm, fund managers over news website subscriptionsNBR says settlements set a precedent - and warning - over firms sharing paywall passwords.27 Oct 04:02 PM
PremiumPremiumMedia Insider'Immensely stressful': Motorway Patrol Good Samaritan's privacy complaint; Is soaring Sky ripe for acquisition?Top ad agency's financial mess; Spark's split-car ad sent to advertising watchdog.23 Oct 04:02 PM
PremiumPremiumMedia InsiderCulture shock: RNZ host set to lose role amid cost cuts at public broadcaster'Honestly, I thought RNZ was meant to be putting more into radio, not less.'21 Oct 07:54 AM
PremiumPremiumMedia InsiderAudacious advertising raid: Independent agency poaches six stars from top creative firmThe move targets one of NZ's best creative agencies ahead of several Government tenders.19 Oct 09:22 PM
PremiumPremiumMedia Insider'Excited': NZME names senior Warehouse leader as new chief financial officerJo Hempstead will join NZME in January, replacing David Mackrell.19 Oct 07:48 PM
PremiumPremiumMedia Insider6pm swansong: Simon Dallow set to step down from TVNZ newsreading role; Amazing Race in NZ - with All Black powerNorth & South magazine's battle; Opinion: BSA goes rogue - a deliberate strategy? 17 Oct 05:02 AM
New Zealand'Symbol of reconciliation': How an iwi has regained a massive land block after 177 yearsPorirua purchase marks a powerful healing moment for Ngāti Toa Rangatira. 16 Oct 02:38 AM
PremiumPremiumMedia InsiderBSA v The Platform: 'They should all be sacked' - businessman says he will help fund legal actionBSA 'has made a serious error of judgment' in claiming jurisdiction over online platform.15 Oct 05:32 PM
PremiumPremiumMedia Insider'We're going to war': Broadcasting watchdog claims authority over The Platform; Sean Plunket hits outWinston Peters says BSA position 'outrageous'; BSA says it's aware of ramifications.15 Oct 05:17 AM
PremiumPremiumMedia InsiderBan lifted: TV ads can now be screened on Sunday mornings, Christmas DayThe Government celebrates support for media industry – will $6m a year make a difference?14 Oct 09:11 AM
PremiumPremiumMedia Insider'They need to get faster': RNZ Morning Report co-host steps down - who's in line for flagship?A strong list of candidates gives new RNZ audio boss the chance to stamp a new direction.10 Oct 07:19 AM
PremiumPremiumMedia InsiderRevealed: Surge in complaints upheld by TVNZ, CEO's bonus for cost targets; Pizza, cannabis don't mix – ad watchdogJodi O'Donnell leads TVNZ back to profit; Top screen industry CEO resigns, sounds warning.10 Oct 12:32 AM
PremiumPremiumMedia InsiderMāori broadcasting shake-up: The Hui loses public funding, Te Karere set to face cutsThe Hui misses out on $1m from Te Māngai Pāho; Te Karere funding is also set to be cut.08 Oct 09:14 AM
PremiumPremiumMedia InsiderRugby betting complaint: Sky TV changes Israel Dagg promo; Cartoonist invests in The PlatformSurprise move: Is TVNZ closer to sale?; Top ad executive leaving OMD for new venture.03 Oct 09:59 AM
PremiumPremiumMedia InsiderOff air: RNZ cuts shows, roles and youth brand as part of slashed budget'Tahi has not reached target audience to extent that would justify continuing to fund it.'01 Oct 01:49 AM
PremiumPremiumMedia InsiderBank on it: Top Kiwi marketer on a scary way to lure new customers - and talking the CFO's languageWestpac CMO: 'We definitely need to be seen as a growth engine and not a cost line.'30 Sep 04:02 PM
PremiumPremiumMedia InsiderTVNZ turbulence: Chair departing early in surprise move; Outspoken ex-NZME investor turns to SkyThe Traitors Oz show to be filmed in NZ; TVNZ apologises for daytime screening of ad.25 Sep 10:26 PM
PremiumPremiumMedia InsiderAd battle: Is Briscoes Lady on move? Tom Phillips injunction: Ex-TV journo v media; Unauthorised Ardern book coverThe rise of top lawyer Linda Clark; New F1 TV rights deal; Unauthorised Ardern book cover.19 Sep 10:18 AM
PremiumPremiumMedia InsiderRNZ shake-up: Top commercial media boss appointed to public broadcaster's boardThe appointment comes as the Government seeks a boost in RNZ audiences and trust levels.18 Sep 05:53 AM
PremiumPremiumMedia InsiderThe NY Times employs more journalists than NZ. 'News deserts' emerging in some small towns, cities, regions - thinktankDiscussion paper pinpoints some areas most at risk: 'We stand ... in encroaching sand.'17 Sep 09:49 PM
PremiumPremiumMedia Insider'Cloth-eared clowns' - Sam Neill v RNZ; Sky TV wins Olympics; Tom Phillips doco registered for public rebateRegional media firm saved by business identity; Big battle looms to be ANZ's ad agency. 12 Sep 09:55 AM
PremiumPremiumMedia InsiderMediaWorks to be split into two companies - will radio arm be sold off?MediaWorks' outdoor advertising arm QMS to be a standalone firm, reporting to Australia.09 Sep 10:47 PM
PremiumPremiumMedia InsiderNZ on Air-Film Commission merger plan scrapped; 'My phone blew up': Scammers target McRobertsRNZ plans to ditch youth brand; Sunday TV ad ban latest; A new Spinoff editor.05 Sep 08:40 AM
PremiumPremiumMedia Insider'Saint Sinead' loses love: Angry Stuff journalists target CEO; RNZ boss on Morning Report's locationNZME has 'a bit to prove', says leading analyst, following publisher's half-year results.28 Aug 09:03 PM
PremiumPremiumMedia Insider'Hurtful', 'distressing': RNZ staff fume over scathing review; Sky inks new rugby dealHugh Grant praises NZ journo's work; Stripe saga - boss' ex-home for sale.22 Aug 04:23 AM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Do those who manage rugby want to see a crowd?OPINION: Decision-makers did do what they thought right at that time during Covid.17 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumMedia InsiderSavage review: Who can save RNZ ratings and CEO's legacy? Air NZ safety video up in the (AI) airInside the scathing RNZ review; Battle lines drawn at Stuff as journos eye strike action.14 Aug 07:15 PM
PremiumPremiumMedia Insider'Some people shouldn’t be on air': RNZ review urges new talent, reveals 'blame-shifting, low ambition'Independent report calls for urgent action to halt - and rebuild - falling ratings.14 Aug 02:13 AM
PremiumPremiumMedia Insider'Widespread burnout': Many people have opinions of the media; here's how journalists and industry workers are feelingA new survey of journalists reveals 'emotional exhaustion' amid 'sobering' results.12 Aug 09:09 PM
PremiumPremiumMedia InsiderTraitors twist: Paul Henry pulls out; RNZ morning moves - mimicking Mike?; ANZ's media agency reviewCouncil angers local agencies over creative contract; leadership moves at top ad firms.07 Aug 05:02 PM
PremiumPremiumMedia InsiderRevealed: Paul Henry's text to Govt minister over TVNZ board and The Chase host rolesPre-eminent broadcaster sought approval to host game show.05 Aug 03:31 AM