NZME
No surprises in Comcom decision - law specialist
A competition law specialist, Andy Glenie, says despite delays in giving its decision, the Commerce Commission was clearly unimpressed by the applicants' new evidence. Audio
NZME chief executive responds to merger rejection
The chief executive of NZME, Michael Boggs, says the decision is disappointing. Audio
Comcom shoots down mega media merger
The Commerce Commission has shot down the proposed merger between the country's two main newspaper groups -- Fairfax and NZME. Audio
Competition watchdog kills media merger
The Commerce Commission has declined a merger which would have created New Zealand’s biggest news media company. Mediawatch looks at the reasons behind the decision and what may happen next.
Break-up could be possible if merger rejected
A competition law specialist says two of the country's biggest media companies may decide to break-off parts of their businesses if they can't merge together. Audio
Mega media merger unlikely to get approval
A mega-merger to unite the country's two biggest media groups will likely get the thumbs down from regulators, says a competition law specialist.
Com Com delays NZME-Fairfax decision again
A decision on the proposed merger between NZME and Fairfax NZ has been deferred for a second time after the two companies tabled a lengthy new submission.
Media with Gavin Ellis
Newsroom, the brainchild of two of the country's top journalists, promises journalism on things that matter. Its launch offering - with a scoop on caged chicken eggs - lived up to the promise. Also… Audio
NZME-Fairfax merger decision delayed
A decision on the proposed merger between media groups NZME and Fairfax New Zealand has been delayed for a month.
Australian company sniffs around NZ radio assets
An Australian radio company has confirmed it is interested in buying the radio assets of local media company NZME.
NZME reports strong profit, revenue falls slightly
NZME has reported a strong full year net profit though weak advertising markets drove down revenue.
NZME makes strong full year net profit, as ad revenue falls
The publishing and media company, NZME, has made a strong full year net profit as it faces pressure from falling advertising and waits for word on its proposed merger with rival Fairfax. Audio
Discount doco breaks ground online
NZ On Air funding is now available for online outlets to make documentaries. Jeremy Rose looks at the first major documentary paid for with the public purse. Video, Audio
Joint Jukebox - Karl Puschmann and Matt Riot
Herald columnist and former Rip It Up editor Karl Puschman and NZME image handler Mat Riot talk about the music that made their friendship. Audio
Can journalism fly in New Zealand?
“Extending the runway” was the concept of choice this week as New Zealand's two biggest publishers of news tried to convince the competition watchdog to give a green light to a merger. Audio
NZME, Fairfax hit back at Commerce Commission over merger criticisim
The Commerce Commission strayed beyond its remit in its initial negative reaction to a proposed merger by Fairfax and NZME, the media companies say.
Fairfax & NZME make extra submission to support merger plan
The media companies, Fairfax New Zealand and NZME, have made a joint submission to the Commerce Commission in an effort to convince the regulator that their proposed merger is in the public interest. Audio
Media merger partners push their point in public
Editors at two big media companies seeking to merge are all of one mind on the issue. But many of their predecessors are in the other corner - along with the competition watchdog
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Former newspaper editors back decision to block Fairfax/NZME merger
A group of former newspaper editors has backed the Commerce Commission's preliminary decision to block a merger between New Zealand's two newspaper chains.
Watchdog withholds its blessing from media marriage
Our competition watchdog says it's not minded to allow two big news companies - Fairfax and NZME - to get hitched. Mediawatch asks a rival publisher and a former editor if the Commerce Commission has… Audio
