OpinionJohn Drinnan: Making a stand on dopeA blogger and political consultant to Mana and the Internet Party has warned he will not support closer ties with the Aotearoa Legalise Cannabis Party.01 May 09:30 PM
OpinionJohn DrinnanTVNZ to track 'risky' newsJohn Drinnan writes in his media column that NZ's biggest newsroom has taken the unusual step of setting up a register to formally identify 'risks' in its coverage.24 Apr 04:15 PM
OpinionJohn DrinnanJohn Drinnan: Way cleared for Radio NZAn employment Court decision has removed a threat to the makeover of Radio NZ, writes John Drinnan.16 Apr 09:30 PM
Media and marketingRadio survey: Big fish nibble minnowsCommercial radio networks have emerged from the latest radio ratings survey without any major upheaval for its DJs.11 Apr 01:50 AM
Media and marketingGovt pays PR firm to run court websiteTaxpayers are paying a corporate lobbying and public relations firm top dollar to run a website that the opposition says could be run by public servants for much less.06 Apr 11:05 PM
OpinionJohn DrinnanJohn Drinnan: Mazda drives two TV lanesMoney is money and nobody wants to look a gift horsepower in the mouth, writes John Drinnan. Mazda now owns sponsorship rights to 7pm shows from Sunday through to Friday.03 Apr 08:30 PM
Media and marketingPair lose Whanau Ora funding bidFormer radio show partners Willie Jackson and John Tamihere were knocked back in a bid to handle distribution of $14 million of taxpayer funding for health and social services.30 Mar 03:15 PM
OpinionJohn DrinnanJohn Drinnan: Radio NZ downplays restructuringThe long serving head of news at Radio New Zealand - Don Rood - is among several senior executives at Radio New Zealand asked to reapply for their jobs.25 Mar 04:33 AM
OpinionJohn DrinnanJohn Drinnan: Press Council embraces the bloggersBlogs like WhaleOil and Kiwiblog may soon be subject to the same rules as newspapers under expansion at The Press Council, writes John Drinnan.25 Mar 02:00 AM
OpinionJohn DrinnanJohn Drinnan: Maori TV rejects changeThe Maori Television board last month rejected major changes as it pushed for the appointment of a contentious applicant for the chief executive's job.20 Mar 08:30 PM
Media and marketingJohn Drinnan: Maori TV flak now hitting GovtThe Government is facing flak on two fronts over issues affecting Maori Television, amid staff concerns about plans to realign its news and current affairs department.19 Mar 12:45 AM
Media and marketingMaori television's tangled webMaori broadcasters have weaved a tangled web of politics with upheavals at both Television New Zealand and Maori TV, writes John Drinnan.17 Mar 11:30 PM
Media and marketingMaori TV picks Maxwell as CEOThe Maori TV board is pushing ahead with plans to appoint controversial broadcaster Paora Maxwell as chief executive in the next two weeks, broadcasting sources say.17 Mar 12:45 AM
Media and marketingThings you didn't know about Murdoch'I'm Rupert Murdoch, the billionaire tyrant, and this is my skybox'. The business and media magnate turns 83 today.11 Mar 03:00 AM
Media and marketingSmall Business: Lean thinking builds efficiencyGeoff Blackwell is chief executive of Auckland publishers PQ Blackwell and MILK Books, which have a total of 16 staff.09 Mar 06:30 PM
OpinionJohn DrinnanJohn Drinnan: TVNZ can't push staff on political viewsTelevision New Zealand is unlikely to prod staff about their political affiliations despite controversial proposals put to politicians by TVNZ chief executive and Kevin Kenrick.09 Mar 12:13 AM
OpinionJohn DrinnanJohn Drinnan: Police PR cops some flakPolice top brass have suffered from communications cock-ups in the past 12 months.27 Feb 04:30 PM
OpinionJohn DrinnanJohn Drinnan: TV wars - Sky won't fall inTelecom's ShowMeTV should cut another chink in Sky Television's armour built up over 25 years of being a pay television monopoly, writes John Drinnan.25 Feb 04:30 PM
BDBDMedia and marketingSky TV profit soars 22pc on My Sky switchNew Zealand's dominant pay-TV company, posted a 22pc gain in profit of $82.1m as subscribers switched to its My Sky service.23 Feb 09:04 PM
OpinionKerre McIvorKerre McIvor: Jones wins round oneThe Commerce Commission has announced it will investigate claims that Countdown and its parent company, Woolworths, are engaging in extortionate behaviour.22 Feb 04:30 PM
Media and marketingAPN shares soar after capital raisingShares in APN News & Media surged to an 18-month high when they resumed trading after institutions put up A$112 million in a planned capital raising.21 Feb 02:38 AM
OpinionJohn Drinnan: RNZ confirms big shake-upMorning Report co-host Simon Mercep will follow his co-host and step down from the show when Geoff Robinson leaves in April.11 Feb 04:25 AM
OpinionJohn DrinnanJohn Drinnan: Foodie show a slow cookerA lot is resting on the success of TV3's cooking show The Great Food Race, so channel bosses are remaining optimistic, writes John Drinnan.06 Feb 08:30 PM
OpinionJohn DrinnanJohn Drinnan: Celebrity paydays under threatThe value of "celebrity" stories looks set to fall even further, now that Bauer Media owns the three women's magazine titles which actively bid for exclusives, writes John Drinnan.30 Jan 08:30 PM
OpinionJohn DrinnanMedia highlights of 2013The media revolution rolls on, and many in the mainstream industry are walking a cliff-edge as they look to the future and changes in the way people use media.12 Dec 08:30 PM
