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

Beauty school students have trumped bidders in the auction for John Key's NZ flag doodle.

Will teen bride-to-be Sophie avoid the Shortland Street wedding curse?

Television New Zealand is investigating an allegation that staff smoked cannabis at Waitangi celebrations.

Police say they have found a knife that may have been used in the killing of Auckland taxi driver Hiren Mohini.

The search for a man who allegedly stabbed and killed an Auckland taxi driver has been stepped up.

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.

New Zealanders have been quick to react to Telecom's XT network failure, on internet forums. Read what they've had to say.

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

It's been a funny old year for sport. Paul Lewis looks at some of the oddest, most bizarre and brightest moments of the year across all sports.

Cultural sensitivity takes a dive in the reality series Blood, Sweat and T-shirts.

Deborah Hill Cone is impressed by a new series that sees Kiwi families go back in time.

TVNZ's charter is to be repealed in a move commentators say will end its public broadcaster role and turn it into a Govt "cash cow".