Political Roundup: Labour was meant to save public broadcasting, not weaken it
Merging RNZ and TVNZ was supposed produce a broadcaster that would enhance democracy.
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Consultants cash in: $6k a week paid out to each contractor in RNZ/TVNZ merger
Private consultants working on the public media mega-merger raking in the big bucks.
RNZ-TVNZ merger: Govt expects to pay contractors $6m
Forecast puts the cost of branding alone at $3m.
Sir Ian Taylor: Sorry Willie Jackson, we're not 'useless Māori' because we don't speak te reo
OPINION: Some people only have one interpretation of a Māori world view - theirs.
Investigation under way after posts made purporting to be convicted rapist
A series of fake online posts have been taken down.
'Keep the change': Farmer throws $50 notes at regional council CEO after heated meeting
The tense meeting was set against the backdrop of a renewed push for a dam in Hawke's Bay.
Rongoā garden 'a pretty special spot'
The garden is a place to learn and teach those with a hunger for medicinal knowledge.
Marathon race for new TVNZ-RNZ merger chief exec
An interim CEO is mooted as the public media establishment board wrestles with timelines.
New state broadcasting entity passes first hurdle in Parliament
The bill that combines RNZ and TVNZ into a new media entity has passed its first reading.
Willie Jackson: Broadcasting challenges given NZ's changing face
OPINION: Our news media must reflect our communities and be well represented.
Damien Venuto: The dangerous sentence in the TVNZ-RNZ merger legislation
Are we set to see a series of unintended consequences?
Proposed name for new RNZ-TVNZ mega-entity revealed
Draft legislation would see state broadcasters RNZ and TVNZ subsumed into a new entity.
Samoa PM looks to 'raise the quality' of RSE programme
The Samoan Government views arrangements with villages or organisations as a better way.
Sorry, but I want more of that te reo Māori 'nonsense' on air
OPINION: Te reo Māori on prime time broadcast media is the future, not the past.
Phil O'Reilly: 'Tone deaf' funding of TVNZ/RNZ merger doesn't add up
The level of spend for the proposed merger of TVNZ and RNZ is baffling.
New public TV and radio entity gets $327m funding boost
The new public broadcaster will be switched on in July next year.
RNZ-TVNZ merger: Details emerge ahead of official announcement
A new publicly owned media entity is starting to take shape.
Rural settlements in Central Hawke's Bay eyed for housing development
Proposed housing development would be a "shantytown".
Former RNZ Concert worker calling for inquiry after alleged sexual harassment
The woman says the man who slapped her bottom at work faced no consequences.
RNZ and TVNZ Christchurch moving in together
Approximately 15 RNZ staff will move to the new building.
Revealed: New face to fill Hayley Holt's empty seat on Breakfast
Indira Stewart joins the show following Hayley Holt's move to present 1 News Sport.
Revealed: RNZ spent $100,000 on media attack ads
RNZ's controversial ad campaign that raised ire of media counterparts cost over $100,000.
Whakatāne man stuck in the UK
Whakatāne's Haydn Read describes London's Heathrow Airport amid the Covid-19 crisis.
RNZ Concert strategy documents revealed
New documents reveal how RNZ planned to deal with backlash.
Revealed: The $44,000 gender pay gap TVNZ tried to keep secret
State broadcaster spent two years arguing extent of gender pay gap should not be released.
Letters: Water shortage, housing crisis, online scams, RNZ and rugby
Letters on drought, property prices, traffic congestion, Concert FM and the Blues.
John Roughan: RNZ-TVNZ merger in search of an explanation
The solution to the broadcasting merger is to fund a public channel, argues John Roughan.
Hawkesby: Sorry, not sorry, for exposing ripoff merchants and Concert FM elitism
COMMENT: I'm not apologising for having an opinion.
Kate Hawkesby: Is Concert FM really the biggest issue right now for Jacinda Ardern?
Comment: Government miraculously dials back plans to move Concert FM to an AM frequency.
Bittersweet symphony: RNZ board backs down, Concert to stay on FM
This is a major victory for fans of the station.
Concert FM: Prime Minister steps in, Cabinet to seek another frequency for youth station
Cabinet paper would look at freeing up another frequency for youth station.
Ardern 'miffed' by RNZ's plan to gut Concert FM
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is not impressed with RNZ.
Hosking: Merging RNZ, TVNZ an ideological train wreck
COMMENT: Kris Faafoi appears bogged down in their quagmire of indecision.