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![400 jobs to go after ABC budget cuts](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
400 jobs to go after ABC budget cuts
Regional news, current affairs and sports coverage at the ABC will be slashed and more than 400 jobs lost as budget cuts start to bite Australia's public broadcaster.
![The hunt is on for Mr Perfect](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
The hunt is on for Mr Perfect
A hit-list of hunks is taking shape as eligible Kiwi bachelors prove keen to find true love on reality TV show The Bachelor NZ.
![TV deal opens door to China](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
TV deal opens door to China
A China-New Zealand television co-production agreement is set to help Kiwi producers access the Chinese market as the country eyes greater controls on foreign television content.
![Murdoch's pay-TV empire unites behind Diabolik crime](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Murdoch's pay-TV empire unites behind Diabolik crime
Rupert Murdoch prepares to complete the merger of his British, Italian and German pay-TV companies next week.
![Shortland St studio gets new overseas owner](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Shortland St studio gets new overseas owner
A land deal has been approved as part an overseas broadcasting giant's purchase of popular TV show Shortland Street's production house.
![MKR could face chop over poor ratings](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
MKR could face chop over poor ratings
It's looking unlikely a second series of My Kitchen Rules New Zealand will get the go ahead, after the cooking series served up disappointing ratings.
![Outrageous Fortune prequel cast](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Outrageous Fortune prequel cast
As Outrageous Fortune prequel Westside Story starts shooting in Auckland, the cast are revealed.
![Meet the outrageous cast of Westside Story](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Meet the outrageous cast of Westside Story
Here's the cast of Outrageous Fortune prequel Westside Story in all their mid 1970s glory. All images courtesy of and copyright South Pacific Pictures
![John Drinnan: Power shift at Maori TV](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
John Drinnan: Power shift at Maori TV
Scrapping the roles of senior Maori TV executives Julian Wilcox and Carol Hirschfeld is linked to a makeover of the channel, to provide more te reo content.
![Maori TV executives demoted](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Maori TV executives demoted
High-profile Maori TV executives Julian Wilcox and Carol Hirschfeld have been demoted from their jobs in a restructure process announced to staff at the station today.
![John Drinnan: Oz news turns focus on NZ](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
John Drinnan: Oz news turns focus on NZ
Sky News Australia is aiming to expand its New Zealand operations. But it is holding intense discussions with its customer in this country - Sky Television - about who will end up covering the increased costs.
![Axe hovers over Maori TV roles](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Axe hovers over Maori TV roles
Maori Television is expected to disestablish the roles of general managers of news and production held by its highest profile executives, Julian Wilcox and Carol Hirschfeld.
![NZ joining global move to internet TV services](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
NZ joining global move to internet TV services
With the start of Spark's Lightbox service, New Zealand is joining the global wave of internet TV services.
![The Diary: Fans shed real tears for Shorty doctor's death](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
The Diary: Fans shed real tears for Shorty doctor's death
The makers of telly soap Shortland Street are thrilled with the response to the cliffhanger show on Monday night.
![Michele Hewitson interview: Paddy Gower](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Michele Hewitson interview: Paddy Gower
'I thought you might have been more friendly. I really did, said Paddy Gower, TV3's 3 News political editor and fearless attack dog journalist.
![Reality TV queen offloads sports bar](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Reality TV queen offloads sports bar
TV mogul Julie Christie has placed her Auckland Viaduct-based sports bar on the market, along with her extensive personal collection of sports memorabilia.
![Kiwis stick with TV and radio](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Kiwis stick with TV and radio
A NZ on Air report into media consumption has concluded that kiwis are sticking to traditional platforms despite the big push toward to digital.
![CEO of TV3 owner MediaWorks resigns](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
CEO of TV3 owner MediaWorks resigns
MediaWorks group chief executive officer, Sussan Turner has resigned after 30 years with the company - going back to the days when it was controlled by Steven Joyce.
![Weta's Thunderbird is Go!](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Weta's Thunderbird is Go!
The first Thunderbird from the New Zealand-made animated revival of the clasic 1960s sci-fi show has been revealed.
![TV gambles on cult comic heroes](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
TV gambles on cult comic heroes
A chain-smoking exorcist with a nice line in sardonic putdowns and a zombie medical student who needs brains to survive.
![Colman's $50k Nats donation disclosed](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Colman's $50k Nats donation disclosed
Ex-NBR owner Barry Colman recently gave the National Party $50,000 - the first time the wealthy publisher's contribution has had to be disclosed.
![Telecom TV details coming soon](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Telecom TV details coming soon
Telecom says more details of its online television service are "close" and will be unveiled before the company changes its name to Spark in August.
![Paul Casserly: TV's best quotes: 'No jousting, no dwarves, no 72-course meal.'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Paul Casserly: TV's best quotes: 'No jousting, no dwarves, no 72-course meal.'
Paul Casserly details television's best quotes, and a few notes, from the month of May.
![Paul Casserly: The most legendary NZ TV moments](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Paul Casserly: The most legendary NZ TV moments
NZ On Screen have pulled together some of the best moments of TV with the help of the public. With the results tallied, Paul Casserly uncovers just what makes good telly.
![Michele Hewitson: Paora Maxwell](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Michele Hewitson: Paora Maxwell
Paora Maxwell, the new CEO of Maori Television, started his job on Monday and he was visibly emotional.