Media Insider: 26 predictions for New Zealand media in 2026 (and how our 2025 predictions fared)
Even publicly owned TVNZ could be lined up for a possible sale, especially if the National Party campaigns…
Society Insider: Ones to watch in 2026 – Michael & Libby Boxall, Edna Swart, Lisa King, Leo Takahashi and more
“[2025] was a year where a lot of hard work paid off,” Libby tells Society Insider. Michael Boxall…
Media Insider: Six media chief executives, six questions for 2026 – hear from the bosses of TVNZ, NZME, RNZ, Stuff, Sky TV, and MediaWorks
Each of our six major media firm chief executives has their own set of unique challenges and strategies.…
Society Insider Awards 2025: Beauden Barrett, Marc Ellis, Aaron Smith, Anna Mowbray, Ali Williams and more of the year’s biggest newsmakers
Setting himself up for his post-rugby career, Barrett’s sideline business sees him partner with the respected French wine…
Media Insider: Battle at breakfast – NZME announces new Herald business show, RNZ and TVNZ confirm new talent for Morning Report and Breakfast
Media Insider revealed earlier this month that TVNZ was also planning a new morning business show next year,…
Media Insider: John Campbell’s new Morning Report role – RNZ’s robust board discussions; Girls Uninterrupted podcast ends; Sky TV sport content facelift; Westpac agency moves
It is understood that some robust “feedback” was shared with management at the public broadcaster. Other directors are…
Media Insider: Julian Batchelor v TVNZ defamation case – Jim Grenon funding and website story in spotlight
“There’s no evidence to support the submission that Mr Grenon has assumed control of these proceedings or that…
Media Insider: Julian Batchelor v TVNZ defamation hearing – TVNZ news boss reveals outside-court conversation with Peter Williams
O’Sullivan told the court: “He [Williams] told me that he regretted being involved. He described Mr Batchelor as…
Media Insider: Julian Batchelor v TVNZ defamation hearing – the 9-minute call at centre of case
TVNZ and former Disinformation Project research director Dr Sanjana Hattotuwa are being sued by Batchelor following the August…
Media Insider: Julian Batchelor v TVNZ defamation case – former TVNZ presenter Peter Williams takes stand in support of Jim Grenon-funded Batchelor claim
TVNZ is defending its work and Hattotuwa is defending his comments in the story. TVNZ’s story focused on…
Media Insider: Tom Phillips documentary contract – police have right to preview and demand editorial changes
The name of the agreed global platform has been redacted from the contract, released to the NZ Herald…
Media Insider: TVNZ bias review – broadcaster releases new discussion points around diversity of perspectives and role of presenters
It has reiterated that the review identified only “minor” issues and “no evidence of systemic bias or lack…