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    Maiki Sherman at Parliament. Photo: Aotearoa Media Collective (file)

    Claims TVNZ's Sherman 'hounded' into resignation

    The TVNZ political editor resigned after scrutiny over comments she made during drinks in Finance Minister Nicola Willis' office a year ago.

    Attenborough 'overwhelmed' by 100th birthday wishes

    Attenborough 'overwhelmed' by 100th birthday wishes

    David Attenborough says he's been "completely overwhelmed" by birthday greetings as he turned 100 in a worldwide outpouring of affection for the British wildlife broadcaster.

    TVNZ breached standards over Trump report: BSA

    President Donald Trump. Photo: Reuters

    TVNZ breached standards over Trump report: BSA

    The complaints focused on supposed comments made by President Trump after the arrest of a man alleged to have shot activist Charlie Kirk.

    CNN founder Ted Turner dies

    Turner became one of the most powerful figures in media and entertainment in the US. Photo: Reuters

    CNN founder Ted Turner dies

    Ted Turner, the brash sportsman and entrepreneur whose ambition and instincts led to a media empire that included ground-breaking news network CNN, has died, aged 87.

    Attenborough, 'the voice for nature,' turns 100 this week

    Sir David Attenborough's nature shows have been watched by hundreds of millions globally. Photo:...

    Attenborough, 'the voice for nature,' turns 100 this week

    Sir David Attenborough's charisma, depth of knowledge of the natural world, and flair for storytelling have made him a broadcasting superstar.

    'Can't pick and choose': Warning after PM shuns programme

    Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has cancelled his regular slot on TVNZ's Breakfast programme,...

    'Can't pick and choose': Warning after PM shuns programme

    Political scientist Dr Claire Robinson says she would have advised Christopher Luxon against cancelling his weekly Breakfast interview slot.

    Media event shut down after alleged slur

    Maiki Sherman at Parliament. Photo: Aotearoa Media Collective (file)

    Media event shut down after alleged slur

    TVNZ political editor Maiki Sherman is alleged to have used a homophobic slur against journalist Lloyd Burr.

    Thousands can't access updated TVNZ+ platform

    Thousands can't access updated TVNZ+ platform

    A new version of the TVNZ plus streaming platform has left thousands of customers unable to access it.

    Obituary: Patsy King, actress

    Patsy King. Photo: Wikipedia

    Obituary: Patsy King, actress

    Veteran Australian actress Patsy King was best known for her role as governor Erica Davidson in long-running drama Prisoner.

    Heartthrob turns heartbreaker

    Aidan Turner as journalist Declan O’Hara in the Jilly Cooper adaptation Rivals.

    Heartthrob turns heartbreaker

    Irish actor Aidan Turner played a hairy-chested heartthrob in Poldark and Rivals.

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    Dunedin Emmy winner dies after cancer battle

    Craig McNaughton

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    McNaughton remembered for ‘amazing’ contribution

    Dunedin man Craig McNaughton, who was nominated for a second Emmy Award on the day he died, has been remembered for his huge contribution to revolutionising televised sport.

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    Students televising sports week

    University of Otago master of data science student and New Zealand Secondary Schools Summer...

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    Students televising sports week

    And now we are cutting to breaking sports news — about a dozen University of Otago students have set up a production room to televise the New Zealand Secondary Schools Summer Tournament Week.

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    Laughing matters

    Alan Davies performs his Think Ahead show at Dunedin's Regent Theatre in August. PHOTO: TONY BRIGGS

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    Laughing matters

    Comedy need not limit itself to the funny stuff, Alan Davies tells Tom McKinlay.

    Days of the pioneers

    Unit manager Brian Walden (left) and Max Quinn on The Tuckers Gully set. DALE GARDINER

    Days of the pioneers

    Long before the likes of Lord of the Rings and The Power of the Dog discovered the stunning backdrops of Otago’s outback, there was a locally made TV drama that set the benchmark of what was to follow.

    Minister quizzed about exchange with TVNZ chair

    Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith. Photo: RNZ

    Minister quizzed about exchange with TVNZ chair

    Broadcasting Minister Paul Goldsmith says he "may have grunted" at TVNZ's board chair Andrew Barclay, who raised a crime story with him.

    Obituary: Stanley Baxter, actor

    Comedian and impersonator Stanley Baxter as a nun in his show 'Phil The Fluter' in 1969. Photo:...

    Obituary: Stanley Baxter, actor

    Scottish impressionist Stanley Baxter was renowned for brilliantly impersonating celebrities of the day, especially women.

    'Phew': Kath and Kim star announces cancer remission

    'Phew': Kath and Kim star announces cancer remission

    Beloved Australian comedian Magda Szubanski says she is breathing a sigh of relief after announcing her rare blood cancer is in remission.

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    New TV show pits local chefs in cook-off

    Taste of Art contestants (from left) Tommy Hope and Dani Pushkar from Auckland’s Tala, Josh...

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    New TV show pits local chefs in cook-off

    Take 10 chefs, let them go wild with their creations and you have the ingredients for a Queenstown-based TV reality cooking competition that starts screening this week.

    Victoria’s remarkable opportunity

    Victoria Boult’s about to start directing an episode of local-based TV series A Remarkable Place...

    Victoria’s remarkable opportunity

    These next six weeks or so loom as a career highlight for Queenstown-born screenwriter and director Victoria Boult.

    The war on forgetting

    Stefan Keller, of U-NO JUNO, performs on WarPossumTV.

    The war on forgetting

    Dunedin musician Tane Cotton has turned his attention to broadcasting the work of others.
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