Maori Television insists it is not bowing to pressure over the screening of two separate programmes about China tonight.

Guests appearing on TV3's breakfast programme Sunrise with Carly Flynn and co-host Oliver Driver will not be paid.

Costs of rolling out hi-def TV have hit Sky profits, despite more subscribers and higher revenue.

Job cuts are on the cards as one of New Zealand's largest broadcasters aims to slash an estimated $10 million from its budget.