Media
Newshub to close, losing more than 250 jobs
The final axe has fallen for Newshub staff with confirmation its news operation will shut down with the loss of 250 jobs. Presenter and Investigative Journalist Michael Morrah spoke to Chearlotte… Audio
Newshub closure confirmed: 250 jobs lost
Newshub staff have been told the news operation is to close from the fifth of July with the loss of 250 jobs. Audio
Newshub shutdown confirmed, jobs cut
Warner Bros. Discovery has confirmed its plans to shut down Newshub, including its website and all TV news shows by July 5. 294 staff will lose their jobs. The company says no deal is in place yet…
Former presenter hopes Fair Go will go on, in a new form
A media commentator warns Wednesday could be one of the worst days for journalism in New Zealand's history. Audio
Former Fair Go presenter on axing of show
TVNZ confirmed on Tuesday that the long-running Fair Go programme will end in mid-May. Journalist and former presenter Ali Mau spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Media commentator Duncan Grieve on job cuts at Newshub and TVNZ
Media commentator Duncan Grieve warns the Wednesday could be one of the worst days for journalism in New Zealand's history. Grieve spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
TVNZ confirms shuttering of Fair Go, Midday and Tonight
Final decisions on cuts to Sunday and Re:News are yet to come, and there is a suggestion that Fair Go may continue in some form. Audio
The Panel with Scott Campbell and Jennie Moreton (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace and panellists Scott Campbell and Jennie Moreton discuss the Governments Attendance Action Plan tackling rising truancy in schools and TVNZ axing Fair Go. Audio
TVNZ to cut Fair Go, midday and late night news bulletins
The programmes will end in mid-May, TVNZ has confirmed.
TVNZ axes Fair Go, Midday and Tonight TV bulletins
TVNZ has confirms it will stop production of Fair Go and its Midday and Tonight television shows in an effort to cut costs, however, the state broadcaster has accepted a proposal to keep some of its… Audio
'Misleading, inflammatory': Complaint about Kate Hawkesby upheld
A complaint was made over comments suggesting Māori and Pacific patients were being prioritised for surgery because of their ethnicity.
Watchdog says ZB comments 'misleading and discriminatory'
Breaches of the broadcasting standard for discrimination and denigration are rare in news media - but hosts on just one network have now done it three times in the past four years.
Is there a rescue in sight for Newshub?
Speculation is mounting that another media company may step in to save Newshub - or at least part of it.
TVNZ staff set to hear final decisions on job cuts
Meanwhile, a decision on alternatives to the proposal to close Newshub in June is being kept under wraps by its owner. Audio
Fair Go and daily news bulletins to close at TVNZ
TVNZ has confirmed Fair Go - on air for 47 years - and news shows Midday and Tonight will cease next month. The future of Sunday will be confirmed tomorrow. Meanwhile a decision on alternatives to a… Audio
TVNZ staff to find out about job cuts
TVNZ staff will find out if they get to keep their jobs on Tuesday Morning, and viewers will find out if their favourite shows will still be on air after proposed cost-saving measures.
In March, TVNZ… Audio
The Panel with David Cunliffe and Aimie Hines (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace and panellists David Cunliffe and Aimie Hines discuss the latest in the Christchurch Cathedral rebuild saga and check in with Auckland Councils plan to remove public bins… Audio
Television Critic: Claire Chitham
Today Claire talks to Jesse about Gentlemen on Netflix, Palm Royale on Apple and the very brand new Ripley, also on Netflix. Audio
Trust in news tumbles again, survey shows
More New Zealanders are avoiding the news because of its negativity and what they perceive as political bias.
People's trust in news has tumbled over the past year, survey shows
The latest annual survey of New Zealanders’ trust in news media has recorded another sharp drop. It also finds more people avoid the news- but more people say they’re still interested in it and…
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