Media and marketingExposure to MediaWorks limited: KeyPrime Minister John Key says he does not believe the Government will be overly affected by MediaWorks going into receivership, despite disputes about its tax liabilities.17 Jun 05:30 PM
Banking and financeIRD likely to lose in MediaWorks dealNew owners for MediaWorks have been trying to renegotiate a Fox TV deal that provides top shows like <i>Homeland, Family Guy</i> and <i>Bones</i>.17 Jun 05:30 PM
Banking and financeTaxpayers may cover MediaWorks billTaxpayers may wind up covering for MediaWorks again with a restructuring deal that could free them from a potential $22 million obligation to the IRD.17 Jun 01:55 AM
Banking and financeMediaworks: 'It's business as usual'New Zealand television audiences should not be worried about losing popular shows like X Factor and The GC, say the receivers of MediaWorks.17 Jun 12:30 AM
Media and marketingPublisher axes staff as distribution shifts to OzJobs will be lost in New Zealand at book publishers HarperCollins and Pearson after the companies yesterday announced intentions to close some operations.12 Jun 05:30 PM
OpinionJohn DrinnanJohn Drinnan: Computer mags face chopFairfax Media is set to scrap Computerworld, NZ PC World and Reseller News magazines next week, writes John Drinnan. "They have been marginal for some time," said Fairfax Magazines general manager Lynley Belton.06 Jun 09:30 PM
Media and marketingMedia agency owner charged with fraudThe former director and owner of an Auckland media agency is facing 23 deception and dishonesty charges laid by the Serious Fraud Office.29 May 01:00 AM
OpinionDita De Boni: Reality - it's just fantasticNever mind the glossies fawning over celebrities; true-life tales are a sure-fire source of escapism.16 May 09:30 PM
OpinionJohn DrinnanJohn Drinnan: Sport arrives on FreeviewFreeview sports channel Sommet Sports launches today16 May 09:30 PM
Media and marketingNo jury for defamation caseDefamation action launched by Hanover's Mark Hotchin and Eric Watson against the former chairman of the Shareholders Association will be heard by a judge alone03 May 02:10 AM
OpinionJohn DrinnanJohn Drinnan: Craig defends right to sueThe Conservative Party leader Colin Craig stands by his defamation warning against the satirical website The Civilian this week.25 Apr 09:30 PM
OpinionJohn DrinnanJohn Drinnan: Radio NZ looks at picturesRadio New Zealand is looking at going to video again, writes John Drinnan. The public broadcaster is working on a proposal to turn Parliament Television - broadcast on Sky and Freeview - into a Kiwi state-owned version of America's C-span.18 Apr 09:30 PM
OpinionJohn DrinnanJohn Drinnan: Campbell basks in ratingsIt has been a long hot summer but <i>Campbell Live</i> has been enjoying a much longer season in the sun.04 Apr 08:30 PM
OpinionJohn DrinnanMedia: TVNZ replaces BBC with infomercialsTVNZ is serving up a hot-cross-bunfight with some viewers by replacing BBC World with paid infomercials, starting on Easter Monday, writes John Drinnan.27 Mar 04:30 PM
Media and marketingPast should be heard in court - SheppardBruce Sheppard says alleged past "misconducts" of Mark Hotchin and Eric Watson should be considered when considering their defamation case, a court has heard.26 Mar 01:40 AM
Media and marketingDefamation case not too complex for jury, court toldDefamation action launched by Hanover's Mark Hotchin and Eric Watson against the former chairman of the Shareholders Association is not complex enough to be "outside the ordinary".25 Mar 04:30 PM
Media and marketingHotchin, Watson want no juryMark Hotchin and Eric Watson's defamation action against Bruce Sheppard should be heard by a judge without a jury, says the pair's lawyer.25 Mar 01:30 AM
Media and marketingNZ Post appoints new head for The LocalistNew Zealand Post has appointed Christina Domecq as chief executive for its directories division, The Localist.18 Mar 04:30 PM
OpinionJohn DrinnanJohn Drinnan: Hedge funds eyed Sky sliceI hear two hedge funds - Texas Pacific Group (TPG) and Kohlberg Kravis Roberts (KKR) - looked at taking over Rupert Murdoch's 43 per cent stake in Sky Television, but talks failed over the price.14 Mar 08:30 PM
BDBDMedia and marketingSky TV sale away for $815m- trading halt liftedShares in Sky TV will resume trading on the NZX this morning, after the company said News Corp had successfully sold its 43.6pc stake in the company.04 Mar 07:50 PM
OpinionEnd of the golden weather at Sky TVRupert Murdoch's selling out of Sky Television comes at to the end of a long golden period for the business, writes John Drinnan.04 Mar 12:30 AM
Media and marketingConfirmed: Murdoch quits Sky TVNews Corp has confirmed it is selling out of New Zealand's Sky TV, netting $815m for its nearly 44 per cent stake in the country's dominant pay TV operator.03 Mar 08:04 PM
Media and marketingRupert Murdoch to quit Sky TVRupert Murdoch's News Corp is understood to be selling out of New Zealand's Sky Television, and shares are expected to go on a trading halt this morning.03 Mar 04:30 PM
