Media
Push for govt screen rebate to fund Shortland Street
The makers of New Zealand's long-running TV drama want the government to extend its cash-back scheme for local productions. Audio
Short-Cuts with Dan Slevin
Nights' resident film critic Dan Slevin joins Emile Donovan to review some top picks for weekend viewing, including Origin (2023) in cinemas now, Constellation (2024) streaming on AppleTV+, and… Audio
Mike McRoberts to end career as news presenter
McRoberts has spent the last 23 years of his career with Newshub, and says its the right time to pursue new opportunities.
Iranian media plays down impact of strikes
Let's get more on the developing story in the Middle East now. The US says Israel has carried out a strike on Iran. Audio
Shortland street wants govt help to keep afloat
In the face of an unwanted scene change, the makers of Shortland Street want the government to help out financially by extending its cash back scheme for local productions. The future of Aotearoa's… Audio
Film Review with Dom Corry
Today Dom talks to Jesse about the romantic drama Challengers and horror caper Abigail. Audio
Community leader Dave Letele interviewed by Guyon Espiner
Speaking to the new interview show 30 With Guyon Espiner, Letele talked about his own experience growing up around gangs and how he turned his life around to now help others with his Buttabean… Audio
Midweek Mediawatch - Stuff's bold TV play
Midweek Mediawatch - Midweek Mediawatch - Colin Peacock talks to Emile Donovan about Stuff leaping into uncharted waters by taking on Newshub at 6. Also: TVNZ going 'beyond broadcasting,' NZ Post and… Audio
Midweek Mediawatch
Colin Peacock joins Nights to debrief another big week in the media. Audio
Podcast Critic: Alex Barnes
Today Alex Barnes talks to Jesse about Island Roots Auckland Ways and To the Best of our Knowledge. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 17 April
On today's episode we hear from Resource Minister Shane Jones on reducing barriers to coal mines, we get Labour's reaction to the changes from leader Chris Hipkins, journalist and media commentator… Audio
'Not a big leap' from publisher to broadcaster, Stuff owner insists
The specifics of the Stuff deal to replace Newshub's TV bulletin are yet to be ironed out. Audio
Stuff to take over 6pm news on Three
Warner Bros. Discovery has struck a deal with Stuff to supply the 6pm bulletin, replacing Newshub. Journalist and media commentator Bill Ralston and former Newshub Head of News Mark Jennings spoke to… Audio
Stuff owner Sinead Boucher on deal to deliver 6pm news
Stuff's owner says the new 6pm bulletin is going to be "quite different" from what's currently offered by Newshub. Stuff's owner Sinead Boucher spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Ngā Taonga offer to help with Newshub's audiovisual archive
Nga Taonga Sound and Vision Chief Executive Honiana Love says they've contacted Warner Brothers Discovery to offer to help preserve the Newshub library. Audio
WB boss regrets jobs still being lost despite deal: 'It does come with a downside'
However, some journalists are welcoming the agreement that will see the 6pm news stay on Kiwis' televisions. Audio
Stuff to take over TV3 6pm bulletin
Stuff has announced it will take over the running of TV3's 6pm bulletin in two months' time. Finn Blackwell reports. Audio
As it happened: Uncertain future for Newshub staff as Stuff takes over 6pm news
Stuff will drop the Newshub name as it takes over Three's 6pm bulletin with fewer than 40 of 250 staff to be brought over.
Newshub reporter on Stuff deal
Media company Stuff will take over the six o'clock Newshub bulletin on TV Three. The bulletin will not be called Newshub, and will run a one-hour bulletin from Monday to Friday, and a 30 minute… Audio
Stuff to provide news bulletins to replace Newshub
Warner Bros. Discovery has done a deal with Stuff to provide news to replace Newshub. It will keep news on TV channel Three from July 6 and help Three retain some viewers. It also means important…
