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<i>Michele Hewitson Interview:</i> Duncan Garner
TV3 political editor Duncan Garner not only likes to ask the questions, he's mastered the art of not answering questions from politicians.

Long says he lost $50,000 in Hanover
Former One News presenter Richard Long regrets his role as the television voice for Hanover Finance - and says he has lost about $50,000 himself.

Paul Henry escapes complaint over 'schizo' comment
The Broadcasting Standards Authority has not upheld a complaint against Paul Henry for using the word "schizo" on air.

Before they were famous
You may remember Marcus Lush as the foppish-haired, mischievous-grinned, intrepid reporter on Newsnight, circa 1994.

Australia and NZ merger 'inevitable'
A recent poll has found 40 per cent of New Zealanders are open to the idea of becoming a state of Australia.

Minister investigating TVNZ split
TVNZ could be rearranged to provide separate commercial and public service broadcasting roles under a new proposal being investigated.

<i>Media:</i> News half-hour an option for TVNZ
Pressure to shave millions from budgets is forcing TVNZ to consider some radical ideas, John Drinnan writes.

Rents will go up if tax rules changed - investors
Property investors have warned that rents could go up by $34 a week if the Govt scraps landlords' depreciation claims on housing, but the Government says they are wrong.

John Campbell exposes bad blood during interview
We all know about the brouhaha over John Campbell's medal interview and Paul Holmes' unsympathetic column about it in the Herald on Sunday.

TV bosses eye sharing Cup commentators
Free-to-air bosses may share commentators after agreeing to share TV coverage of the top 16 games during the Rugby World Cup.

Rugby World Cup TV rights to cost taxpayer over $3m
Five NZ commentary teams could be calling the knock-out games of next year's Rugby World Cup with the Govt paying over $3m to secure the free-to-air deal.

Campbell 'now more popular' with 7pm viewers
For the first time more New Zealanders turned to Campbell Live than Close Up for their current affairs at 7pm.

Tsunami gauges 'stabilising'
Wave activity "appears to be stabilised" at previously-reported levels, Civil Defence Emergency Management says.

<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.