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TV rights upheaval: Sky in line for critical All Blacks deal and then a possible takeover
NZ rugby TV rights are now open to negotiation for global streamers: What are fans in for?
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Sky TV talks tough on rugby, expects softening revenue, possible extra satellite migration costs
Media firm reports tougher landscape – but sticks with profit and revenue guidance.
Sports Insider: Is top talent gun-shy of standing for NZ Rugby's board?
OPINION: The national game has a chance to get fresh thinking at the top.
Sky TV heads off local launch of HBO's direct-to-consumer Max with new WBD deal
A key win for the pay-TV broadcaster.
Gregor Paul: What All Blacks XV broadcast tells us about NZR's plans
OPINION: The road to financial viability for NZR+ has long been clearly signposted.
Sky TV revenue downgrade ‘disappointing’ but analysts keep eye on big dividend prize
Plus: A pricing review is on the way.
Sky TV forced to move to new satellite option sooner after supply issue
Australian telco Optus has notified Sky of delays to its Optus 11 satellite.
Sky TV earnings preview: A bull, a bear and a bold rugby deal prediction
The media company's results are due out this week.
Gregor Paul: All Blacks face rare home game embarrassment
OPINION: Empty seats at All Blacks tests signal deeper issues for New Zealand Rugby.
Iconic sports trivia show to return to NZ TV screens
Game of 2 Halves will feature a new-look line-up, under Sky-NZME-ACC partnership.
Sky TV paid a hefty fee for Olympics in a different era – its business quest to strike gold
Are we seeing too many ads with the Olympics on pay TV? Sky opens up on the financials.
Rebuilding Sports Cafe: Ric Salizzo on his new media venture with Marc Ellis, Leigh Hart
Why the former All Blacks media manager has an apology for the public.
Newsreader Eric Young on his final bulletin – 'How can daddy be smiling if he's also crying'
OPINION: Tonight marks the end of Eric Young's newsreading career spanning 4 channels.
Editorial: Why too many streaming options have spoiled our choices
OPINION: Watching multiple sports may become too expensive for many Kiwis.
Why can't Kiwis tune into television coverage of Wimbledon 2024?
No New Zealand broadcaster has the TV rights to this year's tournament.
Gregor Paul: What would Sky be buying in NZR broadcast deal?
ANALYSIS: Gregor Paul takes a deeper dive into NZR's finances.
Super Rugby sees viewership increase, but fewer watch 2024 final
Close to 2.4 million New Zealanders tuned in this season.
Big media moves: RNZ names new Saturday Morning co-host; Sky nabs respected TVNZ exec
The new host will sit alongside Susie Ferguson.
Brothers Beer liquidation: Major bank among creditors owed money
The pre-pandemic business was popular and expanded hospitality outlets from one to seven.
'Tone deaf': TVNZ execs' LA trip, Insta posts amid cuts; Host's sad farewell; Agency's Shane Jones ad furore
Ad agency asks for story to be removed; RNZ's Budget joy; All the PRINZ award winners.
Stock Takes: Sky TV chair's million-dollar share buy-up
And the food still in demand from financially-strained Kiwis.
Super Rugby Pacific sees year-on-year viewership bump
Which game has attracted the most rugby lovers so far this season?
All Blacks on TikTok? How free-to-air sport offerings stack up
Kiwis have been treated to a glut of free coverage over the past 12 months.
Setting the pace: Roigard outplaying All Blacks rivals
The Hurricanes halfback has set the early pace for All Blacks selection.
Super Round v NRL Vegas: A critical analysis by Elliott Smith
'It’s hard to figure out what the aim of the events was other than hubris.'
Letters: Leave food in schools programme alone; the ‘demise’ of rugby
OPINION: 'So far, this Government has done nothing to alleviate child poverty.'
Blow for grassroots rugby as Sky drops two shows
They are dubbed the 'Country Calendar of rugby’.
Analyst wary Sky TV price rises could cost it subs
The company's full-year dividend forecast has been bumped up.
Property Insider: Heartbreak from The Ridge apartment purchase
From apartment hell to apartment opening: The Ridge and The Greenhouse span the spectrum.
Free-to-air a significant part of Super Rugby future, says chairman
There will be 19 Super Rugby Pacific games broadcast free-to-air this season.