Media Insider: NZME chief executive Michael Boggs targets big tech firms for new AI content deals
Boggs confirmed to Media Insider that NZME was in discussions with AI firms, including Google, whose content licensing…
Media Insider: NZME financial results – $6.6m statutory profit after tax despite ‘volatile’ trading conditions
“Subject to trading conditions in the second half, and assuming no further material deterioration in market conditions, NZME…
Media Insider: Election debates – battle of leaders, hosts; TVNZ wants Breakfast case details kept secret; NZME, Sky, TVNZ results; Air NZ ad account
TVNZ’s main leaders’ debate, moderated by Jack Tame, will take place on Tuesday, October 6; The NZ Herald/ZB/Three…
Media Insider: NZ Herald publisher NZME acquires Stuff print-plant equipment in $15m investment that will see relocation from Ellerslie after more than 50 years
The company said the move “further extends and enhances the profitability of NZME’s ongoing print operations”. “Under the…
Media Insider: TV showdown – the race to host political debates; Westpac pauses new brand campaign; Will Traitors NZ return?; Mike Hosking on ZB’s 100th birthday
Jack Tame, for TVNZ, Ryan Bridge for NZ Herald/Three/Newstalk ZB, and Patrick Gower for Stuff all appear to…
Media Insider: The Hits radio content director leaves NZME abruptly
Media Insider approached Anderson for comment today, asking if concerns had been raised about alleged behaviour involving substance…
NZME workplace review: Staff member leaves, second investigation continues
Multiple staff members said they had expressed concerns about his behaviour prior to his arrest and the Herald…
Media Insider: TVNZ confirms closure of Re: News youth platform, top journalist loses role after winning top video award
She said she was proud to accept her prize at the New Zealand Media Awards on Friday night,…
NZME celebrates multiple top honours at 2026 NZ Media Awards
The Herald’s premium print experience also received praise, recognised as the only outlet to excel across both of…
The Herald editor with the PR side gig for his sister’s embattled trust
The Herald’s kaupapa Māori editor used his NZME work email to pitch a puff piece about his sister…
NZME annual shareholders meeting: 3% ad revenue growth so far in 2026 as ‘global volatility’ flagged – Media Insider
“Advertising revenues are currently tracking to deliver approximately 3% growth across the first four months of 2026,” Boggs…
NZME independent workplace inquiry summary released after departure of three senior managers
The independent inquiry found that in order to encourage NZME staff to report inappropriate conduct, several company practices…