Sky Television

Media commentator Paul Spain explains the twists and turns of Sky's potential merger with Vodafone, as the Commerce Commission is poised to reveal its decision on the proposed deal. He says changes… Audio

News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio

A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio

Sky Television has reported a sharp slide in its first half profit on fewer subscribers and higher costs as it waits for a decision on its billion dollar merger deal with Vodafone. Audio

The Commerce Commission is worried that customers could be lumped with long-term price hikes, if it gives the green light to a proposed merger between Sky Television and Vodafone. Audio

Sky Television has lost its bid for an interim injunction against Fairfax Media over the use of its Olympic footage. Sports Minister Jonathan Coleman talks to Checkpoint from Rio. Audio

The Commerce Commission says it's aiming to make a decision on the proposed merger between Vodafone and Sky Television, by early November. Audio

Shareholders in Sky Television have overwhelmingly approved the proposed merger with Vodafone. Audio

An analyst with brokerage Forsyth Barr says Sky Network Television should be able to keep up its dividend payout level even though the company has forecast a fall of up 11% in full year profit. Audio

Sky Network Television has lifted its half year profit, despite a loss of subscribers and greater competition in providing shows through the Internet. Audio