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Licences to thrill - at a far cheaper price: Kiwi radio firms receive 20-year frequency extension offers
NZME says new frequency costs are 'materially lower' in price.
Radio shake-up: Sport Nation faces uncertain future as hosts, producers called to meetings
The future of Sport Nation is up in the air – is it about to be rolled into MediaWorks?
'Largest copyright infringement': Paywalled business articles sent to unlicensed MBIE staff on 8221 occasions
MBIE has apologised for unauthorised sharing; NBR says it represents $410k in value.
RNZ v ZB and the fight for more PM time; The Gloriavale doco, the Minister and a screen sector visa battle
'Insulting': Taika Waititi cancer ad gripes; Stuff newspaper deliveries hit rough seas.
TVNZ pay strife: 150 journalists, news staff to strike for the first time in 20 years
The E tū union says a 2.5% pay offer does not reflect inflation or cost of living.
'Clearly distinct': Chiefs v Chiefs - High Court judge says she has confidence rugby fans can tell teams apart
High Court judge: NZ Rugby could have moved 'significantly earlier' in trademark dispute.
'Real coup': Ryan Bridge to leave ZB to focus on Herald/TV3 breakfast show; Lisette Reymer to host radio show
'For me, this is a chance to put my full focus into Ryan Bridge TODAY.'
Media industry upheaval: New round of job cuts at Herald publisher NZME
It is understood that roles in Auckland and Gisborne are affected.
Chiefs v Chiefs: High Court judge rejects NZ Rugby bid for urgent injunction
The decision clears the way for the jersey and logo launch of the new Chiefs NRL team.
Last call: NZ public phone booths to be disconnected, removed after 116 years
Spark had a plan to modernise payphones but couldn't strike a deal with Auckland Council.
'Money-grab': New AI ad depicts Chris Hipkins as a thief over capital gains tax - is this getting too personal?
Is RNZ psychometric testing a potential new weekend host?; Health NZ's $15m ad contracts.
'I've lost the love of my life': Widow's heartfelt tribute after radio host's shock death
'I’ve 100% lost the love of my life, which is hard – you only have one, right?'
'Race-baiting': Three Hobson's Pledge election ads have sparked complaints – why watchdog says they're okay
A full-page newspaper ad, a billboard and a digital ad are all deemed to be within rules.
'Deep moral injury': Stuff plans to cut 18 journalism jobs across regional and small-town NZ
Stuff says it will carefully consider staff feedback; union's impassioned plea for jobs.
'Blindsided', 'deep concerns': Chiefs v Chiefs – NZ Rugby and NRL go head to head in High Court
UPDATE: Judge determines next legal step in increasingly fractious trademark dispute.
TVNZ's top earners: Rise of the $100k-plus club; NZ Cricket's PR strife: Ardern's former media adviser steps in
Why did RNZ CFO quit?; An AI political analysis of 230,000 comments on NZ Herald, Stuff.
RNZ chief financial officer's surprise exit sparks emergency board meeting
Hilary Parker 'resigned of her own accord' while radio chief Paul Thompson was on holiday.
'Unexpected': RNZ chief financial officer resigns – board member steps into role
Abrupt resignation and departure comes as RNZ prepares accounts and braces for more cuts.
Simon Dallow linked to top RNZ role; Media Minister: Paul Henry in for a 'shock'; Katie Bradford's new election gig
New Air NZ ad agency, Katie Bradford's new political assignment, Phil Gifford remembered.
Film sector blow: Public funding support of 10 screen agencies, guilds to cease
Film Commission says programme is 'no longer the most effective way' to deliver mandate.
'We’re coming after you’: Inside RNZ's bombshell move to hire ZB boss as CEO
The appointment of NZME and ZB boss Jason Winstanley will reverberate beyond RNZ.
Revealed: NZME, Newstalk ZB radio boss to be new RNZ chief executive
Jason Winstanley has led Newstalk ZB to ratings and awards success for more than a decade.
'Blatant lie': National billboard draws 15 formal complaints – why advertising watchdog says it's OK
The billboards have been spotted in main cities across New Zealand.
'It's been a wild ride!': Saturday Morning host Susie Ferguson leaves RNZ after turbulent period
The former Morning Report host has been made redundant following show cutbacks.
Paywall payouts: NBR wins govt agency settlements, including Serious Fraud Office
The business news website is now chasing IRD - and has also received an apology from MBIE.