OpinionJohn DrinnanMedia: TV3 in same boat as NineDebt-for-equity deal along lines that is keeping Channel 9 on air in Oz is looking more likely for MediaWorks in NZ, writes John Drinnan.18 Oct 08:30 PM
OpinionJohn DrinnanMedia: TVNZ eyes killing SundayTVNZ is considering killing its flagship current affairs show Sunday next year, having shortened it this year to make room for New Zealand's Got Talent, writes John Drinnan.11 Oct 04:30 PM
OpinionJohn DrinnanTabloid hack vs shock-jockJohn Drinnan's media column looks at Paul Henry's chances of a TVNZ close up, and the fallout from a Kiwi newsman's 'Gotcha' tape of Alan Jones.04 Oct 08:30 PM
Media and marketingSainsbury's $500k payoutAfter 31 years with TVNZ, Mark Sainsbury is tipped to receive a golden handshake of more than $500,000 when Close Up ends on November 30.02 Oct 04:30 PM
EntertainmentWindfall due for SainsburyHe's not expecting a payout like John Hawkesby's $6.5m deal, but Mark Sainsbury is confident he will be looked after by TVNZ.29 Sep 05:30 PM
OpinionDylan CleaverDylan Cleaver: Presenter slapped punishment of footy riot proportions20 Sep 05:30 PM
OpinionJohn DrinnanMedia: ANZ nation?An outsider tuning in to the Valerie Adams medal ceremony could be excused for thinking Adams came from the small Pacific nation of "ANZ Bank".20 Sep 05:30 PM
EntertainmentEmmy Awards: Kiwi in the running for Emmy - againThis year's Emmy Awards sees a few newcomers - and Betty White - vying against regular nominees in American television's annual prizegiving, writes Russell Baillie.19 Sep 10:00 PM
OpinionJohn DrinnanMedia: Talent show funding poserJohn Drinnan asks why are taxpayers set to fund a second overseas format talent show while public broadcasting collapses around our ears?13 Sep 05:30 PM
OpinionDita De Boni: Time to tune out, turn offTell me again - what's the point in the Government hanging on to TVNZ?06 Sep 09:30 PM
OpinionShould TVNZ change Coro St's schedule?TVNZ is axing an hour of popular soap <i>Coronation Street</i> from next week.25 Aug 08:57 PM
Media and marketingDebt buyout relieves pressure on MediaWorksMediaWorks is shrugging off weighty interest obligations thanks to a discounted buyout of debt that has led to three companies tussling 21 Aug 05:30 PM
