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Google, Meta to be forced to strike deals with news media - Govt

The Broadcasting Minister said legislation to introduce a new bargaining scheme was being developed.

Politics •25 mins ago

'Such a negative interview' - Minister and Jack Tame spar on media merger

Willie Jackson suggested the merger was an "urgent" need for the media sector.

Media •1:26pm

'Tis the season: Renee Wright gives tour of her Christmas wonderland

The TVNZ presenter showed off her multiple trees with the help of her three Christmas helpers.

Television •Fri, Dec 2

Journalist Nicky Hager to get $66k settlement from spy agency

The NZSIS has apologised for unlawfully seizing Hager's phone records after his investigations into NZ's military deployments in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Defence •Wed, Nov 30

Excessive TV as kid increases risk of tobacco use, gambling - study

The University of Otago research is among the first to assess how a common, but potentially addictive behaviour, leads to disorders later in life.

Health •Wed, Nov 30

Twitter ends enforcement of Covid misinformation policy

There are concerns among public health experts that the change could have serious consequences if it discourages vaccination and other efforts to combat the still-spreading virus.

Covid 19 •Wed, Nov 30

TVNZ-RNZ merger: Contractors paid $6000 per week on average

The government has $40m to spend on the transition of two organisations into one entity, and at least a quarter of that is going to contractors.

Television •Tue, Nov 29

Govt contacts Twitter after Christchurch terror video circulates

Twitter’s automated reporting function didn’t pick up the content as harmful.

Politics •Mon, Nov 28

TV Award wins for Barbara Dreaver, Jack Tame, Te Karere, The Panthers

It was the first in-person ceremony for the NZTV Awards since 2020.

Media •Fri, Nov 25

NZ's broadcasting history being preserved in three-year project

One of the largest digitisation projects of its kind is set to preserve nearly half-a-million Kiwi film and audio files.

Technology •Fri, Nov 18

Six60 drops new merchandise after Australian TV host's rant

SIXTY60 OR WHATEVER t-shirts have just been introduced by the band after Sky News Australia host Rowan Dean's unfortunate comments.

Music •Fri, Nov 11

Aussie Senator accuses ABC of 'grooming' children

Alex Antic took issue with an episode of a children's TV show featuring a drag queen.

Australia •Wed, Nov 9

Six60 te reo tirade: Australian TV host won't apologise

Rowan Dean declined to apologise over his comments about the band's use of te reo Māori on its tour posters, instead inviting Six60 to appear on his show.

Australia •Wed, Nov 9

Six60 hit back after Oz broadcaster moans about te reo Māori use

Rowan Dean complained a tour poster didn't have "a word of English anywhere in there".

Music •Wed, Nov 9

Analysis: Elon Musk’s first week as Twitter's 'chief twit'

1News' Logan Church looks at a wild first week at Twitter under Musk's leadership.

Media •Thu, Nov 3

Influencers released from Iran 'extremely relieved' to be with family

Social media influencers Topher Richwhite and Bridget Thackwray have been released after several months detention in the country.

Middle East •Thu, Oct 27

Meghan Markle discusses 'angry black woman' stereotype on podcast

The Duchess discussed the issue with Issa Rae on her Archetypes podcast series.

Social Issues •Wed, Oct 26

UK radio presenter dies while presenting live on air

Tim Gough, 55, was an hour into GenX Radio Suffolk's breakfast show when the music stopped halfway through.

UK And Europe •Tue, Oct 25

Russian TV host says Ukrainian children should be drowned, burnt

State-run RT says the comments made by Anton Krasovsky are "disgusting".

UK And Europe •Tue, Oct 25

Calls for better access to TV for the blind

It's World Sight Day, and the service that provides audio descriptions for 7% of New Zealanders is being celebrated.

Disability •Thu, Oct 13

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Google, Meta to be forced to strike deals with news media - Govt

'Such a negative interview' - Minister and Jack Tame spar on media merger

'Tis the season: Renee Wright gives tour of her Christmas wonderland

Journalist Nicky Hager to get $66k settlement from spy agency

Excessive TV as kid increases risk of tobacco use, gambling - study

Twitter ends enforcement of Covid misinformation policy

TVNZ-RNZ merger: Contractors paid $6000 per week on average

Govt contacts Twitter after Christchurch terror video circulates

TV Award wins for Barbara Dreaver, Jack Tame, Te Karere, The Panthers

NZ's broadcasting history being preserved in three-year project

Six60 drops new merchandise after Australian TV host's rant

Aussie Senator accuses ABC of 'grooming' children

Six60 te reo tirade: Australian TV host won't apologise

Six60 hit back after Oz broadcaster moans about te reo Māori use

Analysis: Elon Musk’s first week as Twitter's 'chief twit'

Influencers released from Iran 'extremely relieved' to be with family

Meghan Markle discusses 'angry black woman' stereotype on podcast

UK radio presenter dies while presenting live on air

Russian TV host says Ukrainian children should be drowned, burnt

Calls for better access to TV for the blind

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