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Received — 28 April 2026 New Zealand Herald

TVNZ political editor Maiki Sherman allegedly used a homophobic slur in an incident involving Lloyd Burr in Finance Minister Nicola Willis’ office

28 April 2026 at 00:07
Finance Minister says she shut down pre-Budget drinks in 2025 after 'offensive language'.

TVNZ political editor Maiki Sherman and (inset) Stuff political journalist Lloyd Burr. Photos / TVNZ, supplied

TVNZ political editor Maiki Sherman and (inset) Stuff political journalist Lloyd Burr. Photos / TVNZ, supplied

TVNZ political editor Maiki Sherman and (inset) Stuff political journalist Lloyd Burr. Photos / TVNZ, supplied

TVNZ political editor Maiki Sherman and (inset) Stuff political journalist Lloyd Burr. Photos / TVNZ, supplied
Received — 27 April 2026 New Zealand Herald

Barry Soper says he almost quit after Duncan Garner’s ‘aggressive’ behaviour towards him on PM’s Afghanistan trip; Garner, Guyon Espiner respond - Media Insider

27 April 2026 at 17:31
Ex-political editors Garner and Guyon Espiner reject criticism in Barry Soper's new book.

Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says former political editors Duncan Garner (inset top) and Guyon Espiner (inset bottom) saw him as an "old dinosaur" while on a PM's trip. Photos / Mike Scott, Jason Oxenham, RNZ

Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says former political editors Duncan Garner (inset top) and Guyon Espiner (inset bottom) saw him as an "old dinosaur" while on a PM's trip. Photos / Mike Scott, Jason Oxenham, RNZ

Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says former political editors Duncan Garner (inset top) and Guyon Espiner (inset bottom) saw him as an "old dinosaur" while on a PM's trip. Photos / Mike Scott, Jason Oxenham, RNZ

Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says former political editors Duncan Garner (inset top) and Guyon Espiner (inset bottom) saw him as an "old dinosaur" while on a PM's trip. Photos / Mike Scott, Jason Oxenham, RNZ
Received — 24 April 2026 New Zealand Herald

Media Insider: Prime Minister Christopher Luxon ditches Tova O’Brien and TVNZ Breakfast - will it help or hurt him?

24 April 2026 at 18:30
PR experts review Luxon's move to take Breakfast off his media menu.

PM Christopher Luxon is interviewed by Breakfast host Tova O'Brien.

PM Christopher Luxon is interviewed by Breakfast host Tova O'Brien.

PM Christopher Luxon is interviewed by Breakfast host Tova O'Brien.

PM Christopher Luxon is interviewed by Breakfast host Tova O'Brien.

Media Insider: PM Christopher Luxon pulls out of weekly TVNZ Breakfast show interview with Tova O’Brien

24 April 2026 at 04:49
PM pulls out of slot, retains ZB and RNZ, as Nats fume about TVNZ incident at Parliament.

Christopher Luxon has scrapped his regular Monday spot on TVNZ Breakfast with Tova O'Brien and (not pictured) Chris Chang. Photo / TVNZ

Christopher Luxon has scrapped his regular Monday spot on TVNZ Breakfast with Tova O'Brien and (not pictured) Chris Chang. Photo / TVNZ

Christopher Luxon has scrapped his regular Monday spot on TVNZ Breakfast with Tova O'Brien and (not pictured) Chris Chang. Photo / TVNZ

Christopher Luxon has scrapped his regular Monday spot on TVNZ Breakfast with Tova O'Brien and (not pictured) Chris Chang. Photo / TVNZ

Media Insider: National Party accuses TVNZ press gallery staff of pressuring MP and ‘unacceptable’ behaviour; TVNZ says it has a ‘different view’

24 April 2026 at 02:23
National alleges TVNZ staff tried to pressure MP; TVNZ says it has 'different view'.

TVNZ political editor Maiki Sherman (top) runs TVNZ's political gallery team, while National MP Simeon Brown has laid a complaint about the broadcaster's staff.

TVNZ political editor Maiki Sherman (top) runs TVNZ's political gallery team, while National MP Simeon Brown has laid a complaint about the broadcaster's staff.

TVNZ political editor Maiki Sherman (top) runs TVNZ's political gallery team, while National MP Simeon Brown has laid a complaint about the broadcaster's staff.

TVNZ political editor Maiki Sherman (top) runs TVNZ's political gallery team, while National MP Simeon Brown has laid a complaint about the broadcaster's staff.
Received — 23 April 2026 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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
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