TVNZ
Streaming the Rugby World Cup
The Rugby World Cup 2019 broadcast rights have been sold to TVNZ and telecommunications giant Spark. The price of streaming all the games has not been revealed and TVNZ will play just seven games free… Audio
Eyes on the RWC prize
The Rugby World Cup in Japan next year will be screened here by TVNZ and telco Spark. For the first time, fans who want every game live will have to pay to watch it online. Is it a significant… Audio
TVNZ gets back in the Games
TVNZ gave away the Commonwealth Games in 2010 and Sky TV was the only game in town again four years later. Mediawatch asks why TVNZ has decided to go for gold with the Games again this year and if… Audio
Sensing a story?
For years, critics of the so-called psychics starring in TVNZ’s Sensing Murder pointed out that none of them have ever actually solved a cold case or found a missing person. If you believe recent… Audio
TVNZ considers licensing footage to American company
Cash-strapped Television New Zealand is in talks with Getty Images to begin licensing its footage.
Media commentator Gavin Ellis
Gavin Ellis joins Kathryn to talk about Seven Sharp's new presenter, Jeremy Wells, who has yet to find his comfort zone. Could Hilary Barry fly the show solo? Also did NBR make the right decision in… Audio
Viewing with Lara Strongman
TV and film writer Lara Strongman has been watching three programmes, which are charming, funny, full of dignity and love, and as New Zealand as they come: Casketeers (TVNZ), Subject:Dad (TV3)… Audio
Media boss hits out at government policy
The boss of major media company MediaWorks has hit out at the new government's plan to boost public broadcasting - and even claimed it could wipe out his business. Audio
Chris Nichol - Beginnings and endings
Chris Nichol has worked in television since 1986, in senior roles with TVNZ's Religious Programmes Unit. He produced Praise Be from 1991 - 1994 and presented the programme from 2007 to this year, when… Audio
Prime time presenters call it quits
Toni Street and Mike Hosking are quitting TVNZ’s Seven Sharp to spend more time with their families - and their respective radio networks. What next for a show that's often in the news because of its… Audio
Govt will not sell TVNZ, but 'explore all options'
The Broadcasting Minister is alarmed the previous government did nothing to address TVNZ's declining revenue, despite being warned by officials, she says.
Broadcasters tuning out of television
You can now get the shows you want from our biggest TV broadcasters without tuning in to them - or even owning a TV set. This week's All Blacks games are available live - and legal - online without a… Audio
New minister wants funding boost to deliver better public service media from 2018
The three parties now in our government went into the election with different ideas for broadcasting and the media. Mediawatch asks the new minister Clare Curran: what’s the plan now? Audio
More te reo Māori in the mix on TV
Publicly-funded programmes incorporating te reo Māori are now airing on TVNZ, including one that stars a new MP who made his name on the small screen. Audio
Too much talk about too few polls?
The two big TV broadcasters aggressively promoted and reported the opinion polls they paid for during the election campaign, which returned some very different results. How did they compare with the… Video, Audio
Broadcasting buried in policy parade
The broadcasters we have today were largely shaped by political decisions made more than 25 years ago. Mediawatch rounds up the media policies that political parties are offering this time round - if… Audio
Court declines TOP's application for judicial review
TOP's application for a judicial review has been declined. The party will not be at TVNZ's multi-party debate tomorrow evening. Laura Tupou is at court. Audio
The profitability of TV
Advertising commentator, Martin Gillman discusses TVNZ's massive profit drop, and what it means for the future of free to air TV. Audio
The Talented Mr Bungay
Mike Bungay QC represented many of this country's highest profile criminals with an enthusiam and flamboyance that earned him a reputation - and enemies. His turbulent personal and professional life… Audio
Mike’s Māori Party misinformation mess
A “throwaway line” on TV has put pressure on TVNZ for its choice of opinionated presenter Mike Hosking to host its live pre-election election leaders’ debates. Audio