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'We apologise for this issue, which we are investigating with our provider.'
Sky TV registers nearly 900 outages of Sky Box, viewers left hanging
Customers have been logged out of the box and are unable to log back in.
Sky TV revenue downgrade ‘disappointing’ but analysts keep eye on big dividend prize
Plus: A pricing review is on the way.
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Sky has delivered a 'solid' result in a tough market - and despite losing customers.
Sky TV earnings preview: A bull, a bear and a bold rugby deal prediction
The media company's results are due out this week.
Gregor Paul: All Blacks face rare home game embarrassment
OPINION: Empty seats at All Blacks tests signal deeper issues for New Zealand Rugby.
Sky TV paid a hefty fee for Olympics in a different era – its business quest to strike gold
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Rebuilding Sports Cafe: Ric Salizzo on his new media venture with Marc Ellis, Leigh Hart
Why the former All Blacks media manager has an apology for the public.
Newsreader Eric Young on his final bulletin – 'How can daddy be smiling if he's also crying'
OPINION: Tonight marks the end of Eric Young's newsreading career spanning 4 channels.
Editorial: Why too many streaming options have spoiled our choices
OPINION: Watching multiple sports may become too expensive for many Kiwis.
Why can't Kiwis tune into television coverage of Wimbledon 2024?
No New Zealand broadcaster has the TV rights to this year's tournament.
Gregor Paul: What would Sky be buying in NZR broadcast deal?
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Super Rugby sees viewership increase, but fewer watch 2024 final
Close to 2.4 million New Zealanders tuned in this season.
Editorial: Hurricanes v Chiefs kicks off at right time thanks to wrong schedule
OPINION: Rugby is making way for league in the preferred TV slot today.
Big media moves: RNZ names new Saturday Morning co-host; Sky nabs respected TVNZ exec
The new host will sit alongside Susie Ferguson.
'Tone deaf': TVNZ execs' LA trip, Insta posts amid cuts; Host's sad farewell; Agency's Shane Jones ad furore
Ad agency asks for story to be removed; RNZ's Budget joy; All the PRINZ award winners.
Stock Takes: Sky TV chair's million-dollar share buy-up
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Super Rugby Pacific sees year-on-year viewership bump
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Inside NZR’s record TV deal and problems it will face securing a better one
NZ Rugby's next broadcast contract is critical to the game’s financial future.
Gregor Paul: Is this the beginning of the end for the NPC?
The national competition almost certainly won't have a broadcast partner from 2026.
Final whistle for NPC games on television?
End of TV deal makes it harder for fans to see provincial rugby games.
Blow for grassroots rugby as Sky drops two shows
They are dubbed the 'Country Calendar of rugby’.
Gregor Paul: NZR+ and the future of rugby content
NZR+ fell short of its growth targets but has taken steps to reshape its strategy.
Editorial: Free-to-air action the big play for sporting season
OPINION: Free-to-air broadcast changes the game.
Analyst wary Sky TV price rises could cost it subs
The company's full-year dividend forecast has been bumped up.
Wobbles for Air New Zealand and Qantas, good times for Auckland’s port and airport
It's often not sunny when company results are announced, but a few big firms defied gloom.
Free-to-air a significant part of Super Rugby future, says chairman
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From Netflix to Neon, why we’re paying streaming services more for less
Neon this month hiked its prices, joining a growing global trend.
Is Neon worth the ads? Pros and cons of Kiwi streaming services
Want more bang for your buck? Here's which service New Zealanders should choose.
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