Smalley blasts 'Ken and Barbie' TV
'I didn't feel that there was any desire to invest in women in senior primetime roles.' Broadcaster Rachel Smalley reveals why she really left TV3.
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New Zealand's dominant pay-TV company, posted a 22pc gain in profit of $82.1m as subscribers switched to its My Sky service.
Editorial: Taurima controversy political overreach
It is a truism of politics that a "partisan" is always a member of the opposite party.
Geoff Kemp: When well-meaning ideals collide
Shane Taurima probably felt he was trying to make New Zealand a better place, even if he went about it the wrong way, as everyone seems to agree, writes Geoff Kemp.
TVNZ gave Taurima ultimatum
TVNZ chief executive Kevin Kenrick says the state broadcaster gave Shane Taurima a journalism-or-politics ultimatum when he was reinstated at TVNZ.
John Armstrong: Labour avoids fallout in Taurima case
David Cunliffe has probably done enough to avoid Labour suffering too much collateral damage from the Shane Taurima affair, writes John Armstrong.
John Drinnan: Taurima fiasco pushes Maori TV takeover claim
The Shane Taurima fiasco will hasten calls for Maori TV to take over TVNZ's Maori and Pacific unit.
Seven Sharp vs Campbell Live
The first round of the 7pm ratings battle has been won by Seven Sharp, with more than 100,000 more viewers than rival Campbell Live.
Fangs bared in fight for peak TV slot
The battle lines are drawn in the race for 7pm current affairs viewers when rivals Seven Sharp and Campbell Live return tonight after the summer break.
Campbell in the hot seat
Our two main networks go head-to-head at 7pm on weeknights as TV3's Campbell Live faces Seven Sharp's new line-up on TV One.
Gower's live loo stream
Journalist Patrick Gower's on-air "live stream" will only "add to the legend", says the man who brought him from print to broadcasting.
Editorial: Grammys live, with Lorde, was really a no-brainer
After deciding to air the Grammys seven hours late, TVNZ bowed to common sense. Nothing less was really going to suffice for such a momentous occasion for the local music industry.
Fox shows return to MediaWorks
MediaWorks TV has confirmed the return of shows including New Girl, The Simpsons and Glee - though it made no mention of Modern Family.
Colin Hogg: Seven Sharp due for merciful death
TV One's evening current affairs show will one day be looked back on with embarrassment, writes Colin Hogg.
Govt taking stake in films
Changes to funding for the screen industry will see larger taxpayer rebates for blockbuster movies.
TV wars make the news
In the cut-throat world of competitive television, today's darling can be ditched tomorrow. TV3's John Campbell is the critics' favourite, the new crown prince of current affairs - but that's not enough.
Aussies buy a slice of NZ reality TV
Australia's Cordell Jigsaw Zapruder has got a toe-hold on New Zealand's reality TV, buying Greenstone TV for an undisclosed sum.
Deaker retiring 'top of my game'
Murray Deaker, an undisputed giant of sports broadcasting, has blown the final whistle on his career of more than 20 years.
$285m deal approved for MediaWorks
A $285 million deal to help debt-burdened television and radio owner MediaWorks has received state authority backing.
Taylor - why I resigned from Maori TV
Acclaimed businessman Ian Taylor has given more details on why he resigned over the botched Maori TV chief executive appointment.
Who will fill Seven Sharp gap?
Greg Boyed will leave a big gap on Seven Sharp, according to media commentators, as TVNZ begins the hunt for a replacement.