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Received — 23 April 2026 ⏭ New Zealand Herald
✇New Zealand Herald

Media Insider: TVNZ’s bug-ridden TVNZ+ app; TV host’s new corporate role; Sky TV advertising shake-up; Spark account up for pitch

By: Shayne Currie
23 April 2026 at 17:03
More 'immediate' changes in Sky TV ad team; Spark's lucrative ad account up for pitch.

Some TVNZ+ viewers have been left unable to access the broadcaster's new app, and shows such as Breakfast and 1 News.

Some TVNZ+ viewers have been left unable to access the broadcaster's new app, and shows such as Breakfast and 1 News.

Some TVNZ+ viewers have been left unable to access the broadcaster's new app, and shows such as Breakfast and 1 News.

Some TVNZ+ viewers have been left unable to access the broadcaster's new app, and shows such as Breakfast and 1 News.
Received — 21 April 2026 ⏭ New Zealand Herald
✇New Zealand Herald

Media Insider: Radio firm MediaWorks’ financial results – back to profit and now looking for a buyer

By: Shayne Currie
21 April 2026 at 03:30
Media shake-up: Some of NZ's biggest music radio stations could soon be sold.

Simon Barnett (left) and Lana Cochrane-Searle host MediaWorks' More FM breakfast show.

Simon Barnett (left) and Lana Cochrane-Searle host MediaWorks' More FM breakfast show.

Simon Barnett (left) and Lana Cochrane-Searle host MediaWorks' More FM breakfast show.

Simon Barnett (left) and Lana Cochrane-Searle host MediaWorks' More FM breakfast show.
Received — 19 April 2026 ⏭ New Zealand Herald
✇New Zealand Herald

Media Insider: Motion Sickness - the independent advertising agency that’s expanding globally with a provocative AI position

By: Shayne Currie
19 April 2026 at 19:22
Indie agency whose campaigns include porn stars at the door has a provocative AI position.

Sir Graham Henry, porn stars, and Tāme Iti have all featured in various award-winning campaigns for Motion Sickness in recent years. Photos / screengrabs

Sir Graham Henry, porn stars, and Tāme Iti have all featured in various award-winning campaigns for Motion Sickness in recent years. Photos / screengrabs

Sir Graham Henry, porn stars, and Tāme Iti have all featured in various award-winning campaigns for Motion Sickness in recent years. Photos / screengrabs

Sir Graham Henry, porn stars, and Tāme Iti have all featured in various award-winning campaigns for Motion Sickness in recent years. Photos / screengrabs
Received — 18 April 2026 ⏭ New Zealand Herald
Received — 17 April 2026 ⏭ New Zealand Herald
✇New Zealand Herald

Water polo bullying allegations and leadership concerns: Water Polo NZ chair Alex Howieson resigns, two days after majority of clubs call for her to step down

By: Shayne Currie
17 April 2026 at 03:51
Chair's resignation follows clubs' concerns about governance and SIC bullying inquiry.

The 2025 senior New Zealand women's water polo team and WPNZ chair Alex Howieson (inset left) and WPNZ chief executive Jan Shearer (inset right).
Illustration / Oliver Rusden; Main picture / Getty

The 2025 senior New Zealand women's water polo team and WPNZ chair Alex Howieson (inset left) and WPNZ chief executive Jan Shearer (inset right).
Illustration / Oliver Rusden; Main picture / Getty

The 2025 senior New Zealand women's water polo team and WPNZ chair Alex Howieson (inset left) and WPNZ chief executive Jan Shearer (inset right).
Illustration / Oliver Rusden; Main picture / Getty

The 2025 senior New Zealand women's water polo team and WPNZ chair Alex Howieson (inset left) and WPNZ chief executive Jan Shearer (inset right).
Illustration / Oliver Rusden; Main picture / Getty
Received — 16 April 2026 ⏭ New Zealand Herald
✇New Zealand Herald

Media Insider: $1.6m boost for David Lomas show; ‘Floodgates’ fear: Court orders removal of story over attacker’s ‘distress’; Trust ratings - left v right

By: Shayne Currie
16 April 2026 at 17:07
NZ media trust - left v right responses; Mike Hosking on BSA: ‘They don’t do anything!'

David Lomas is one of the biggest stars on Three, with his eponymous show David Lomas Breakthrough.

David Lomas is one of the biggest stars on Three, with his eponymous show David Lomas Breakthrough.

David Lomas is one of the biggest stars on Three, with his eponymous show David Lomas Breakthrough.

David Lomas is one of the biggest stars on Three, with his eponymous show David Lomas Breakthrough.
Received — 15 April 2026 ⏭ New Zealand Herald
✇New Zealand Herald

Media Insider: AUT Trust in News report 2026 – how the public rates 20 news platforms

By: Shayne Currie
15 April 2026 at 06:17
As AI 'slop' dominates social media feeds, news media are rebuilding public trust.

The spotlight is on the media itself in the annual AUT Trust in News survey. Photo / Supplied

The spotlight is on the media itself in the annual AUT Trust in News survey. Photo / Supplied

The spotlight is on the media itself in the annual AUT Trust in News survey. Photo / Supplied

The spotlight is on the media itself in the annual AUT Trust in News survey. Photo / Supplied
Received — 12 April 2026 ⏭ New Zealand Herald
✇New Zealand Herald

Media Insider: Prime Minister Christopher Luxon v Chris Chang, Mike Hosking and John Campbell – rating the exchanges

By: Shayne Currie
13 April 2026 at 00:39
John Campbell debuts as Morning Report host; Rachel Smalley with PM on media round.

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon came head-to-head with three of New Zealand's top broadcasters on Monday morning – Chris Chang, Mike Hosking, and John Campbell. Photos / Dean Purcell (main), TVNZ, NZME, RNZ

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon came head-to-head with three of New Zealand's top broadcasters on Monday morning – Chris Chang, Mike Hosking, and John Campbell. Photos / Dean Purcell (main), TVNZ, NZME, RNZ

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon came head-to-head with three of New Zealand's top broadcasters on Monday morning – Chris Chang, Mike Hosking, and John Campbell. Photos / Dean Purcell (main), TVNZ, NZME, RNZ

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon came head-to-head with three of New Zealand's top broadcasters on Monday morning – Chris Chang, Mike Hosking, and John Campbell. Photos / Dean Purcell (main), TVNZ, NZME, RNZ
Received — 9 April 2026 ⏭ New Zealand Herald
✇New Zealand Herald

Media Insider: National calls in Rachel Smalley to help PM, MPs with comms; Govt’s stern letter to RNZ over costs; John Campbell on new Morning Report role

By: Shayne Currie
9 April 2026 at 17:30
Morning Report host John Campbell on 'too-woke' criticism; ex-judge on media regulation.

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon on TVNZ Breakfast, with host Tova O'Brien; Former broadcaster Rachel Smalley. Photo / TVNZ, NZME

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon on TVNZ Breakfast, with host Tova O'Brien; Former broadcaster Rachel Smalley. Photo / TVNZ, NZME

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon on TVNZ Breakfast, with host Tova O'Brien; Former broadcaster Rachel Smalley. Photo / TVNZ, NZME

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon on TVNZ Breakfast, with host Tova O'Brien; Former broadcaster Rachel Smalley. Photo / TVNZ, NZME
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