There's a problem with the male-female mix on television at 7pm, writes John Drinnan.

TVNZ chief executive puts a new twist on TV3 assertions that its news ratings slump has been caused by losing the rights to Home and Away to TVNZ.

Apple is hatching plans to create its own original television shows, even making an audacious bid to secure the former stars of Top Gear, it has emerged.

Lee Baker writes and directs TV shows including Neighbours at War and Eating Media Lunch. He is also a member of the Alternative Commentary Collective.

Privatisation is unlikely, but the Government is looking at other ways for TVNZ to get friendly with the private sector, writes John Drinnan.

Sky TV's emerged from its first year of viable pay TV competition with only a few scratches.

Sky TV says profits are up 6.4 per cent, despite a small fall in subscriber numbers.

Jemaine Clement has criticised local television networks, telling a US newspaper they have "no interest in making television comedy in New Zealand at all".

A spectacular set that includes a living wall of herbs and an 'Alpine lodge' has been created for the new MasterChef series, writes Sarah Ell.

Taylor Schilling, Netflix's biggest breakout star, talks prison life, Orange Is The New Black and sudden fame with Christopher Goodwin.

Mediaworks boss Mark Weldon tells Matt Nippert that despite some grim-looking numbers, the company's strategy is working.

Giuliana Rancic has been replaced on E! News by Maria Menounos.

Jeremy Clarkson, James May and Richard Hammond have signed a reported £160 million ($379.3 million) deal with Amazon to launch a rival to Top Gear, saying they looked forward to working without being "policed" by the BBC.

What exactly is FreeviewPlus, and what does it do? After living with it for a couple of weeks, Karl Puschmann may have finally figured it out.

Better boost your broadband limits again: another television streaming service is launching in New Zealand today.

Sky has announced its channels will be reordered, with the changes coming into effect in September.

New TVNZ chairwoman Joan Withers describes TV One's rating success from 6pm to 7.30pm as "stunning".

TV3 has upped the ante in the battle for the news ratings.

Major changes are expected for flagship shows on Radio NZ National after the latest survey showed no improvement, writes John Drinnan.

The future of TV3 news and current affairs rests on the success of the new current affairs show called Story, writes John Drinnan.

Duncan Garner says his new 7pm show with Heather du Plessis-Allan will include fun and laughter - but viewers can rely on them to ask tough questions.

TV programme maker Kiel McNaughton is directing Shortland Street on TV2 and Find Me a Maori Bride on Maori TV. He talks to Jennifer Dann.

Broadcasters have won the 'global mode' world streaming battle - ISPs say they'll stop offering the service from September.

The brazen actions of Call Plus - promoting its Global Mode method of accessing foreign television, ultimately killed the service, says media writer John Drinnan.

Maori TV has dismissed accusations that it dumped a panel show on Whanau Ora as a result of political interference, saying it was an editorial decision based on ratings.

The Spark-owned video-on-demand service Lightbox will be bidding for streaming rights for NRL games, forcing Sky to defend its stranglehold on mainstream TV sport.

A senior TVNZ staff member has apologised to Louise Nicholas after the broadcaster inadvertently aired an ad for condoms during a telemovie about her life.

Boycotting TV3 is big news. But what if there's no one around to report it? Karl Puschmann asks the hard questions.

Spark was this week given a lesson - if one were needed - that it is dangerous to mix with a toxic brand like the Whale Oil website, writes John Drinnan.