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<i>Spy:</i> Hollywood heavyweights congratulate TVNZ
The creator of The Apprentice has given the NZ version a big thumbs-up, says gossip queen Rachel Glucina.

Axe hovers over shows as TVNZ finances take hit
All TVNZ programmes will be up for constant review as the state broadcaster faces tighter budgets and falling advertising revenue.

Newsreader orders 'revenge killing' of TV channel boss, court told
A newsreader in Cyprus has been accused of hiring a hitman to murder a TV station boss after he sacked her.

Complaint made over Ali Mau <i>Breakfast</i> outburst
Breakfast presenter Ali Mau's televised attack on a woman's magazine has drawn a formal complaint saying her outburst was inaccurate.

Controversy has viewers tuning in for Mau
The controversy around Alison Mau's sexuality in recent weeks has been good news for TVNZ where it counts - the ratings.

TVNZ probes claim staff used cannabis
Television New Zealand is investigating an allegation that staff smoked cannabis at Waitangi celebrations.

Key booted for Brooke by TVNZ
TVNZ bumped John Key from its prime-time current affairs show so it could feature former All Black Robin Brooke saying sorry for groping a teenager.

<i>My Job:</i> Irene Gardiner, Content director
Online archiving of Kiwi videos gives everyone free access to our on-screen heritage.

TV3 star may face the axe
The future of John Campbell's current affairs show is up in the air as TV3 refuses to guarantee that it will survive the year.

The battle for 7
Mark Sainsbury has been dogged by rumours that he will be replaced as Close Up host. John Campbell was told his show could be canned this year.

Henry's secret test show
Controversial TV host Paul Henry has filmed a test show for a new high-profile television slot.

NZ sport's 25 biggest power brokers
Who will be pulling the strings in our sport in 2010? Who's the person you most want on your side in an administrative scrap?

Sky buys rights to Commonwealth Games
Sky Television confirmed today that it has bought TVNZ's broadcast rights for this year's Commonwealth Games in India

The nation's media from A to Z
From the safety of the silly season John Drinnan delivers his take on the state of the nation's media - from A to Z.