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Is the Covid crisis over for commercial media?
Six months ago, commercial media companies pleaded for government help and pundits warned their days could be numbered. Most cut costs, jobs and pay to stay afloat. But this week, two of New Zealand's…
AudioNZME turns a page on profits after slump
The media company NZME has more than doubled its half year profits, after it was kept in the black by the government wage subsidy and lower operating expenses.
Mike's mistake boosts Māori party campaign
NZME broadcaster Mike Hosking apologised on air this week for "reckless" claims about John Tamihere and Whānau Ora funding. It was part of a confidential settlement which the Māori Party's co-leader… Audio
Mike's mistake boosts Māori party campaign
NZME broadcaster Mike Hosking apologised on air this week for "reckless" claims about John Tamihere and Whānau Ora funding. It was part of a confidential settlement which the Māori Party's co-leader…
AudioMedia commentator Andrew Holden
Andrew talks to Kathryn about the sale of Bauer's Australian and New Zealand magazines to Mercury Capital, but will all the titles survive? NZME has a new chair and TVNZ job cuts extend to the news… Audio
Media commentator Andrew Holden
Andrew takes a look at NZME's subscription upswing, TVNZ job cuts and the NBR having to pay Steven Joyce's legal costs. Andrew Holden is a journalist for more than 30 years including five as Editor of… Audio
Media commentator Andrew Holden
NZME's annual meeting is on Thursday, with pressure from shareholders following an announcement last week that no dividends will be paid before July 2021. Audio
Stuff's chief executive buys the company for $1
Stuff's chief executive Sinead Boucher has bought the company from its Australian owner Nine Entertainment for $1. It ends years of uncertainty over the publisher's ownership and she says giving staff…
Stuff's chief executive buys the company for $1
Stuff's chief executive Sinead Boucher has bought the company from its Australian owner Nine Entertainment for $1. It ends years of uncertainty over the publisher's ownership and she says giving staff…
AudioAnother possible Stuff buyer emerges
A High Court judgment has revealed that an entity other than the New Zealand Herald's owner NZME is interested in buying Stuff - and a deal could be done by the end of this month.
Another possible Stuff buyer emerges
A High Court judgment has revealed that an entity other than the New Zealand Herald's owner NZME is interested in buying Stuff - and a deal could be done by the end of this month.
AudioMedia on the block vulnerable to vultures?
NZME’s bold bid to buy its biggest rival for $1 foundered in the High Court this week. But Stuff - our biggest publisher of news - is still on the block along with the nation’s most popular magazines… Audio
Media on the block vulnerable to vultures?
NZME’s bold bid to buy its biggest rival for $1 foundered in the High Court this week. But Stuff - our biggest publisher of news - is still on the block along with the nation’s most popular magazines…
AudioHigh court declines NZME injuction on exclusive negotiation
NZME has been declined an interim injunction by the High Court that would have allowed it to have an exclusive negotiation period with Nine over buying rival media outlet Stuff.
NZME shocked Stuff… Audio
Media merger saga turns into bitter court battle
The long-running saga of the mega-merger of our two biggest news publishers is heading for the High Court - not for the first time. Last time round, NZME and Stuff were fighting for the right to get… Audio
Media merger saga turns into bitter court battle
The long-running saga of the mega-merger of our two biggest news publishers is heading for the High Court - not for the first time. Last time round, NZME and Stuff were fighting for the right to get…
AudioNo relief for under-pressure commercial media in Budget
Spending on broadcasting and public media has been boosted by $25m over four years in Budget 2020, but there was nothing in it to ease the plight of commercial news media companies. Audio
No relief for under-pressure commercial media in Budget
Spending on broadcasting and public media has been boosted by $25m over four years in Budget 2020, but there was nothing in it to ease the plight of commercial news media companies.
AudioNZME forces media merger issue
NZME’s plea for permission to buy its rival Stuff for $1 by the end of this month kickstarted confusing counterclaims today which show a deal is far from done. It’s also a symptom of upheaval in an…
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NZME forces media merger issue
NZME’s plea for permission to buy its rival Stuff for $1 by the end of this month kickstarted confusing counterclaims today which show a deal is far from done. It’s also a symptom of upheaval in an…
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