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Sport TV wars heat up: Sky TV now has to share ESPN with Disney+
Sky loses exclusive NZ rights to ESPN, but highlights the value of its sports package.

'Tirade of abuse': Ex-Platform editor wins payouts after incidents involving host Sean Plunket
The ERA finds an editor was treated unfairly and unreasonably after raising concerns.

Watch: Kiwi creative behind Super Bowl ad featuring iconic US advertising characters
'New Zealand to me has always been the absolute hotbed of creativity.'

'Absolutely disgraceful': Former All Blacks coach blasts Sky TV after seven no-shows from technicians
Laurie Mains has been among the hundreds of Sky TV customers left frustrated and angry.

Sasha Borissenko: Should the Law Society president have been reinstated?
OPINION: There is a right to natural justice but there is also public perception.

Cecilia Robinson: Sweden's challenge in moving away from its violence crisis
OPINION: Sweden now has the second-highest gun-related homicide rate per capita in Europe.

Liam Dann: The most brutal and personal economic statistic
OPINION: When inflation bites, we all feel it. But losing your job is personal.

'I’m definitely a Scrooge!' Inside the life and rise of Anna Mowbray - from country girl to billionaire
'[Ali is] such an incredible person; a big softie - he’s so open, so vulnerable, so real.'

'Brutal': David Seymour v Guy Williams in verbal stoush; Bank execs at critic Shane Jones' party
Have the SKY CEO and CFO fallen out?; Shorty St revived; top magazine returns to NZ.

'Utter shock': Sky TV loses CFO with immediate effect
The former TVNZ CFO joined Sky less than a year ago.

The $6m gap and a political 'betrayal': Why Sunday TV advertising laws are an unholy mess
The govt promised changes by the end of 2024; why are media and advertisers still waiting?

Richard Prebble: Why Labour's stance on growth risks political isolation
OPINION: Labour should take a bi-partisan approach to economic growth.

Mike Fuge: Bureaucratic delays hinder NZ’s renewable energy progress
OPINION: Contact Energy calls for faster action in push for renewable power.

Liam Dann: When even the world’s oldest profession is struggling, you know times are tough
OPINION: The economy still feels bad but a recovery is slowly gaining momentum.

'Time to move on': John Kirwan and Sky TV part ways; BSA rules on TVNZ 'a***hole' quip
Analyst on NZME cuts: 'It's difficult to shrink to greatness'; Worst PR line of the week.

Watch: Apologetic Sky TV CEO - 'We've let you down, at times'
'I can assure you we’re working hard to get to you if you need support.'

Editorial: NZ for sale - Should we sell state assets? If so, what?
OPINION: Privatisation decisions need to be about more than just the price on offer.

Matthew Hooton: NZ needs a strategic approach to building wealth like Singapore's Temasek
OPINION: National, Act, NZ First and even Labour could achieve a historic agreement.

'Corporate disaster': Sky viewers' fury over satellite shambles - can you get a refund?
One customer says he was promised a technician eight times, another performed rooftop DIY.

'Underwhelmed', 'annoyed': Sky TV satellite headaches – increasing numbers of customers suffer outages
Sky says it has boosted call-out resources and has now chosen a preferred new satellite.

Nadine Higgins: Could laziness improve your financial fortunes?
Easy financial habits to stick with your New Year resolutions.