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TVNZ's local content play
As the government ponders its policy for the media, state-owned TVNZ has got a green light to put millions of dollars into ”betting big on local content”. This week it unveiled its programmes for…
AudioThe big blaze on TVNZ's doorstep
The big blaze in Auckland broke out right on TVNZ's doorstep and it pulled out all the stops to get compelling coverage on the air - even after evacuating its own newsroom on Wednesday. But news shows… Audio
The big blaze on TVNZ's doorstep
The big blaze in Auckland broke out right on TVNZ's doorstep and it pulled out all the stops to get compelling coverage on the air - even after evacuating its own newsroom on Wednesday. But news shows…
AudioMediaWorks TV on the block - what next?
Broadcasting company MediaWorks intends to sell off its television operations, putting TV channels Three, ThreeLife, the joint-venture Bravo and news service Newshub in limbo - and hundreds of jobs… Audio
MediaWorks TV on the block - what next?
Broadcasting company MediaWorks intends to sell off its television operations, putting TV channels Three, ThreeLife, the joint-venture Bravo and news service Newshub in limbo - and hundreds of jobs…
AudioBusiness commentator Rod Oram
There's been a very cool response from various parties to a report advocating various activities close down the Ports of Auckland. TVNZ's annual report sheds only a little new light on the economics… Audio
Business commentator Nikki Mandow
Nikki takes a look at the role of corporates have with shareholders and stakeholders, large global fund managers and their causes, and TVNZ's annual result and what it spells for the state-owned… Audio
TVNZ's reveue and profits fall hit by global competition
Television New Zealand's profit has fallen because of falling advertising revenue, increasing global competition and a weak currency. Audio
Media company calls out its rival and the government
Struggling news media companies have been lobbying the government behind the scenes for some time. On Thursday broadcaster MediaWorks put it all out in the open, telling the minister responsible its… Audio
Media company calls out its rival and the government
Struggling news media companies have been lobbying the government behind the scenes for some time. On Thursday broadcaster MediaWorks put it all out in the open, telling the minister responsible its…
AudioConvergence: yesterday’s buzzword the new normal
Once upon a timeour major media companies and telcos were none of each others' business. Now they are all up in each others' business because of 'convergence' driven by digital technology and the… Audio
Convergence: yesterday’s buzzword the new normal
Once upon a timeour major media companies and telcos were none of each others' business. Now they are all up in each others' business because of 'convergence' driven by digital technology and the…
AudioThe Virtues, Two Sketches and My Māori Midwife
Film and TV reviewer Tamar Munch looks at new gritty British drama The Virtues on Rialto, Two Sketches which is streaming on The Spinoff platforms and My Māori Midwife, which is on TVNZ on Demand. Audio
Heihei celebrates its first birthday
Children's television has changed. These days, kids are as likely to be glued to YouTube as they are to be watching old-fashioned linear TV. And that's a worry for some, and it's why parents demanded… Audio
Jeremy Kyle show axed in NZ
TVNZ is axing the Jeremy Kyle Show. It comes after a 63 year-old grandfather was found dead from apparent suicide, shortly after his appearance on the UK show, where he failed a lie detector test over… Audio
One engagement ring rules them all?
“Let’s do this” was Labour’s slogan before the last election. Now some pundits reckon timidity could cost the party at the next one - and a lot could hang on when the PM says: "I do.” Audio
One engagement ring rules them all?
“Let’s do this” was Labour’s slogan before the last election. Now some pundits reckon timidity could cost the party at the next one - and a lot could hang on when the PM says: "I do.”
AudioJohn Campbell's musical chairs and a paper's Notre Dame hoaxing
Media commentator Gavin Ellis looks at what TVNZ's up to with John Campbell joining Breakfast, how the hoaxing of the Taranaki Daily News over Notre Dame is a good lesson to take nothing for granted… Audio
TVNZ urged to promote specialist helpline after Jackson film
An organisation for men who have suffered sexual abuse is urging TVNZ to air its helpline after it screens a new documentary on Michael Jackson.
Jordan Peterson's NZ tour sparks strong reactions
A recent visit by controversial Canadian author Jordan Peterson got lots of attention from the NZ media – even before he arrived and spoke here. But not much that preceded Peterson's visit helped to… Video, Audio