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Sky-TV3 shake-up: Ryan Bridge's morning news show in, sports host out amid job cuts; Is Razor really 'gagged'?
Big names in musical chairs; NBR's subs battle heats up; Writer's Disputes Tribunal win.
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From the heartbreak of losing her husband at just 48, a couple's enduring media legacy
'It allows me to focus on myself and the kids and figure out life without Allan.'
All Blacks' biggest critic retires: Stephen Jones’ online farewell turns ugly; TVNZ's new Chase, Love Island deal
Moderators remove UK rugby writer's barbed responses; NBR lines up IRD in paywall scrap.
Hosking v Campbell new rivalry; TVNZ, Sky TV ripe for new owners? 26 hot takes for NZ media in 2026
The best-read and most engaging Media Insider stories of past 12 months and more CEO Q&As.
Six CEOS, six questions - NZ's major media bosses on what lies ahead in 2026
Their words - TVNZ, NZME, RNZ, Stuff, Sky & MediaWorks bosses on 2025 and what lies ahead.
Battle at breakfast: New business shows, new talent - the hot new morning media menu
NZME announces a new Herald Now business show, as TVNZ and RNZ confirm new talent.
'Stunned': RNZ board's 'robust' discussions on John Campbell’s Morning Report role; ZM radio boss departs abruptly
Sky Sport's content facelift; Westpac's big agency move; Warehouse marketing shake-up.
'Seriously rotten': Lawyers go head to head over Jim Grenon-funded TVNZ defamation claim
A lawyer for Julian Batchelor has rejected the suggestion of anything untoward.
'Silly me': Peter Williams labels campaigner a 'nutter' after testifying for him against TVNZ
Ex-TVNZ host says he thought his conversation with news boss outside court was private.
'Hit piece' or honest opinion?: Ex-TVNZ host Peter Williams takes the stand for Jim Grenon-backed evangelist against TVNZ
Julian Batchelor is suing TVNZ and an academic in a defended hearing over a 2023 story.
Revealed: The extraordinary police powers to demand edits to Tom Phillips documentary
Contract reveals new details of feature-length documentary for a global platform.
TVNZ news bias review: Broadcaster releases report's points around depth of stories, presenter roles
TVNZ releases more details of review following NZ Herald complaint to Ombudsman.
Jenny-May, then Tova – TVNZ announces new Breakfast host
Tova O'Brien joins in 2026 although her official start date may be subject to a restraint.
Air NZ ditches new flight safety video in cost crunch; RNZ faces board shake-up
IRD v NBR subscription stand-off heats up; KFC creative pitch: A spicy advertising battle.
RNZ salaries soar in two years: Broadcaster says 'further savings will need to be made'
Treasury: Ministers need assurances from RNZ chair that managers are 'held to account'.
RNZ's big move into TVNZ: $11m relocation delayed up to 8 months
RNZ has outlined more details of new studios and where it's aiming to save costs.
Tudum! Netflix to acquire Warner Bros for $125b – what it might mean for Sky TV, Kiwi viewers
Hit shows such as The Pitt and White Lotus may be on the move next year.
Investigative journalist v RNZ, BSA in High Court; Judge: ‘Don’t give me a lecture about the news’
An RNZ story about Hamilton's weather is at the centre of High Court legal action.
'Working at pace': TVNZ planning new business show as morning battleground heats up
Would-be hosts have less than three working days to get their applications into TVNZ.
Watch: 'Syrup suckers' apology – TVNZ host explains 'mistake'; Ryan Bridge show may expand to TV3
Meta's apology to NZ model-actor; Sky TV boss CEO of year; Stuff retracts Nats coup story.
Bum's rush: Ad agency to be scrapped as part of global merger, job cuts pending
The agency responsible for some of our best-known ads will now come under a new name.
RNZ bounces back: What's driving its best audience result in almost two years?
Public broadcaster has been under intense scrutiny, and changes are starting to pay off.
'Appalling', 'insensitive': Sky TV's bizarre response following long-time customer's death
'The Sky appears more profound as we express our sorrow for the loss ... '
Simon's final 'good night and good luck': The rise of a 6pm TV newsman (and the letter that infuriated him)
Ad agency merger - is it RIP for DDB? New name in Breakfast mix; ABs' TV smokescreen mess.
Radio ratings: Newstalk ZB rules the airwaves; The Breeze tops the music stations
Coast and Magic/Breeze Classic enjoy the biggest share rises in a stable market.
Ad fried: KFC removes 'creepy' hacker campaign after 65 complaints to ASA
Among the complainants were people who thought they had actually been hacked.
Eye in a storm: Former Real Housewife calls in lawyers after magazine editor's email
A once-close partnership has collapsed, with lawyers set to step in.
'We feel sick': Aggressive guest at NZ Screen Awards arrested after incident with female wait staff
Man trespassed from awards venue after sequence of events led to police being called.
C-word upset: Whitcoulls owner reveals why literary magazine has been banned from stores
Rich-list businessman David Norman on why the banned journal is different from books.
Three frontrunners emerge to replace Jenny-May Clarkson as TVNZ Breakfast host; NBR turns tables on IRD
Fake photo, ban - Samoa PM v paper; Bunnings pulls out of NPC rugby; IAB award winners.