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France may limit influencers oversharing kids online – should NZ follow?

The legislation is aiming to protect children’s privacy and prevent them facing abuse in the future as a result of the digital footprint of their parents.

Social Issues •Tue, Mar 21

Rupert Murdoch, 92, engaged to be married for fifth time

Murdoch first met former San Francisco police chaplain Ann Lesley Smith in September.

Media •Tue, Mar 21

Hundreds of thousands in public money going to lobbying firms

RNZ filed more than 70 Official Information Act requests, obtaining thousands of emails and text messages, giving a rare glimpse into the size of the lobbying industry.

Politics •Mon, Mar 20

Parliamentary Service bans TikTok on its devices

The app has also been banned on government-issued devices in Canada, Australia, Britain and the US, amid cybersecurity concerns.

Media •Fri, Mar 17

BBC crisis escalates as players, stars rally behind Lineker

Match of the Day host Gary Lineker was suspended yesterday for comments criticising the British government's new asylum policy.

Media •Sun, Mar 12

'Ludicrous' spending on board weeks after RNZ/TVNZ merger canned

The Government cancelled the merger less than a month before the formal start date of March 1, 2023.

Media •Wed, Mar 8

MediaWorks chief executive Cam Wallace resigns

MediaWorks owns several commercial radio stations, including More FM, The Breeze and Today FM.

Media •Mon, Feb 27

Cost of Government's canned, delayed projects over $37m

Four projects were cancelled or delayed on Wednesday, with Prime Minister Chris Hipkins saying it would be the "first set" of more reprioritisation decisions.

Politics •Fri, Feb 10

TVNZ-RNZ merger fully scrapped amid election year refocus

The move was widely tipped amid a culling of government policy on Wednesday.

Politics •Wed, Feb 8

Media marriage on the rocks? Public weigh in on RNZ-TVNZ merger

According to the latest 1News Kantar Public Poll, Kiwis' support for the merger is flat.

TVNZ •Tue, Jan 31

Media merger bill tweaked, but falls short - expert

The project is potentially on the chopping block, as Prime Minister Chris Hipkins reviews spending and resets the Government's focus on the economy.

TVNZ •Thu, Jan 26

'Sex noise' prank repeatedly interrupts live BBC broadcast

The audio started playing during the broadcasting giant's pre-match coverage of an FA Cup football game.

UK And Europe •Wed, Jan 18

Prince Harry takes aim at NZ journalist dubbed 'sad little man'

Dan Wootton worked for The Sun when he broke the story of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's plans to step down from royal duties in 2020.

Media •Wed, Jan 11

New York Times responds to 'swastika' shaped crossword

Many took to social media to slam the crossword which was published on the first day of the Jewish Hanukkah holiday.

North America •December 21, 2022

Clarkson's inflammatory Markle column attracts 20k complaints

In the article, the UK TV personality expressed his disdain for the Duchess of Sussex following the release of the Harry & Meghan documentary series.

UK And Europe •December 21, 2022

Ardern: Three Waters, media merger 'difficult' but necessary

The Prime Minister reflects on 2022 and why she's continuing to push through unpopular reforms.

Politics •December 21, 2022

Jeremy Clarkson 'horrified' to have caused hurt over Meghan column

Clarkson's column in The Sun saw him write he wanted to see Meghan Markle paraded through the streets naked with "lumps of excrement" thrown at her.

Television •December 20, 2022

Jeremy Clarkson condemned for parade Markle down street naked column

Clarkson's own daughter has spoken out about his column, in which he said he dreams of the day when she is paraded through the streets naked, with excrement thrown at her.

Royalty •December 19, 2022

TVNZ and RNZ report growth ahead of merger

Both organisations say they’re preparing for the merger but remain driven to serve their audiences.

Business •December 14, 2022

Harry and Meghan series Netflix's biggest doco debut

The first three episodes of Harry & Meghan recorded 81.55 million viewing hours after its debut, Netflix said in a statement.

Television •December 14, 2022

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Latest Stories

France may limit influencers oversharing kids online – should NZ follow?

Rupert Murdoch, 92, engaged to be married for fifth time

Hundreds of thousands in public money going to lobbying firms

Parliamentary Service bans TikTok on its devices

BBC crisis escalates as players, stars rally behind Lineker

'Ludicrous' spending on board weeks after RNZ/TVNZ merger canned

MediaWorks chief executive Cam Wallace resigns

Cost of Government's canned, delayed projects over $37m

TVNZ-RNZ merger fully scrapped amid election year refocus

Media marriage on the rocks? Public weigh in on RNZ-TVNZ merger

Media merger bill tweaked, but falls short - expert

'Sex noise' prank repeatedly interrupts live BBC broadcast

Prince Harry takes aim at NZ journalist dubbed 'sad little man'

New York Times responds to 'swastika' shaped crossword

Clarkson's inflammatory Markle column attracts 20k complaints

Ardern: Three Waters, media merger 'difficult' but necessary

Jeremy Clarkson 'horrified' to have caused hurt over Meghan column

Jeremy Clarkson condemned for parade Markle down street naked column

TVNZ and RNZ report growth ahead of merger

Harry and Meghan series Netflix's biggest doco debut

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