Media Insider: Revealed – TVNZ’s new chairman is a no-nonsense corporate dealmaker
In a surprise move revealed by the Herald last week, Carruthers is leaving the role eight months early.…
Media Insider: Film stars Cliff Curtis, Taika Waititi and Jason Momoa linked to multimillion-dollar deal to buy Auckland Film Studios from Auckland Council
Jason Momoa, left, with Cliff Curtis, centre, and Taika Waititi in New Zealand in May 2023. Photo /…
Media Insider: Independent report into TVNZ news – public broadcaster releases a summary of impartiality and balance findings
TVNZ commissioned the independent review of its news – checking for balance and bias – following Government pressure…
Society Insider: Ex-All Black Pita Alatini’s work with King’s College First XV rugby; PM Christopher Luxon’s son William’s post-graduation plans
The school is famous for creating captains of industry and a fair few rich listers, including the late…
Society Insider: All Black Will Jordan’s double celebration; David Seymour steps out with fiancée; Sir John Kirwan’s sweet new family business; Kiwi tech couple take on Silicon Valley
Will Jordan graduates from the University of Canterbury with Vice Chancellor Cheryl de la Rey (left) and Chancellor…
Media Insider: MediaWorks to split up – QMS outdoor advertising team to report directly to Australia; radio arm may be primed for sale
As Media Insider reported at the time, that massive tender win – in place from October 16 –…
Media Insider: Reality TV legend Dame Julie Christie producing Tom Phillips documentary – crew receives exclusive access behind police cordons; police commissioner questioned on whether it should proceed
Christie herself has been at the scene this week of the Phillips confrontation in Waikato, alongside several members…
Media Insider: Tina from Turners ad – Advertising Standards Authority upholds complaint about car performing burnout
It showed an illegal activity – a car performing a burnout;It referred to “cops” looking out for a…
Media Insider: TVNZ news story on Destiny Church investigation breached secret interviewee’s privacy by revealing her face to some viewers
TVNZ chief correspondent John Campbell. Photo / Greg Bowker “The 1 News item included excerpts from one interview…
Media Insider: Rich-lister Wayne Wright jnr exits The Platform, Sean Plunket takes 100% ownership
“I cannot truly explain my gratitude to the Wright family for what they have done for journalism and…
Media Insider: TVNZ posts $25.7m net after-tax profit, will pay dividend to taxpayers for first time in four years
TVNZ also confirmed a dividend of $3.1m for its full financial year, to June 30, 2025. It is…
Media Insider: Stuff CEO Sinead Boucher targeted in journalists’ strike; RNZ boss on talent and future location of Morning Report; Analyst on NZME – ‘a bit to prove’
And Stuff itself reported: “Staff reacted to the news with a mixture of relief and jubilation, after a…