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Terms for Fairfax-NZME merger probe released
The changing shape of the media sector will be prominent in the Commerce Commission's investigation of the proposed merger between Fairfax and NZME.
Competition watchdog outlines media merger inquiry
Changes in the media sector including whether there are different print, broadcast and online markets look set to figure prominently in the Commerce Commission's investigation into the proposed merger… Audio
Media merger partners make their case
New Zealand's two biggest news publishers want to merge and they have submitted their application for the competition watchdog's approval. Mediawatch looks at the case they have put forward. Audio
Media merger partners make their case
New Zealand's two biggest news publishers want to merge and they have submitted their application for the competition watchdog's approval. Mediawatch looks at the case they have put forward.
AudioNZME and Fairfax say journalism relies on merger
Media juggernauts NZME and Fairfax say their quality of local and regional news depends on a merger. Audio
Media merger will change the news
If New Zealand's two big news publishers become one, it will inevitably have an impact on the news, and how it's delivered. Audio
Media merger will change the news
If New Zealand's two big news publishers become one, it will inevitably have an impact on the news, and how it's delivered.
AudioA controversial confessional column overshadows a confronting campaign
A New Zealand Herald campaign on family violence was overshadowed when its Sunday edition published a confessional piece by broadcaster Tony Veitch. Audio
A controversial confessional column overshadows a confronting campaign
A New Zealand Herald campaign on family violence was overshadowed when its Sunday edition published a confessional piece by broadcaster Tony Veitch.
AudioWill a big media merger change much?
OPINION: Media watchers have greeted the proposed Fairfax-NZME merger with grave concern, but will consumers even notice, asks Finlay MacDonald.
What will a merger mean for the regional newspapers?
Listening to that is Roy Pilott -- a former editor at the Taranaki Daily News, which is owned by Fairfax. Audio
Fairfax/NZME merger to create 'biggest single upheaval'
Digital start-ups, and small online-only media players appear poorly placed to step into any void created by a proposed merger of two New Zealand's industry heavyweights. Audio
Could online media step up post-merger?
ANALYSIS: If Fairfax and APN merge their New Zealand operations, will public interest journalism suffer and who will step into the void?
Media merger a 'major step backwards'
A former editor in chief at Fairfax says the company's potential merger with APN's New Zealand arm, NZME, is a major step backwards for journalistic integrity. Audio
Question marks over appetite for NZ media company
The prospect of New Zealand once again having a media company listed on the stock exchange is drawing a guarded reaction from investors. Audio
Fears planned media merger will leave the public worse off
The possible merger of the two largest media companies in New Zealand has provoked alarm among some in the industry. Audio
Australian owners ponder future for NZ media
New moves in media boardrooms across the ditch make a merger of our two biggest news publishers far more likely, say analysts. How could that happen? And what would it mean for us?
Media company in shock trading halt
The Australian Stock Exchange has halted share trading in stock of New Zealand Herald and Newstalk ZB's parent company APN News & Media.
A big-name newspaper is now making TV-style daily news bulletins
The biggest name in newspapers and online news is now doing twice-daily TV-style news bulletins. The Herald says the 6pm TV news is in decline while online news video is on the rise. So are they… Audio
A big-name newspaper is now making TV-style daily news bulletins
The biggest name in newspapers and online news is now doing twice-daily TV-style news bulletins. The Herald says the 6pm TV news is in decline while online news video is on the rise. So are they…
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