Media

A man walks outside the BBC Headquarters in London.

BBC leaders grilled by lawmakers over standards after Trump threats

The BBC's chair acknowledged that it was too slow in responding over a misleading edit of a speech by Donald Trump but rejected claims that the broadcaster's impartiality was being undermined from within its own board.

Tue, Nov 25

Jenny-May Clarkson 'scared but ready' ahead of final Breakfast show

The veteran broadcaster is leaving TVNZ after nearly two decades.

Fri, Nov 21

A logon screen for Facebook and the new Meta policy are photographed in Sydney, Australia.

Meta alerts young Australians to save data before a social media ban

Two-week warning issued to downland their digital histories and delete their accounts from Facebook, Instagram and Threads.

Thu, Nov 20

Composite image: Vania Chandrawidjaja, 1News

BBC apologises to Trump over misleading edit, says no basis for defamation claim

The BBC said Chair Samir Shah sent a personal letter to the White House saying that he and the corporation were sorry for the edit of the speech Trump gave before some of his supporters stormed the US Capitol.

Fri, Nov 14

Opening the show this morning, Clarkson addressed the announcement that she would be leaving TVNZ after nearly 20 years.

'A privilege' - Jenny-May Clarkson on Breakfast announcement

Co-host Chris Chang said it had been "a real pleasure" working alongside her.

Fri, Nov 14

BBC leaders grilled by lawmakers over standards after Trump threats

Tue, Nov 25

Jenny-May Clarkson 'scared but ready' ahead of final Breakfast show

The veteran broadcaster is leaving TVNZ after nearly two decades.

Fri, Nov 21

Meta alerts young Australians to save data before a social media ban

Two-week warning issued to downland their digital histories and delete their accounts from Facebook, Instagram and Threads.

Thu, Nov 20

BBC apologises to Trump over misleading edit, says no basis for defamation claim

Fri, Nov 14

'A privilege' - Jenny-May Clarkson on Breakfast announcement

Co-host Chris Chang said it had been "a real pleasure" working alongside her.

Fri, Nov 14

This undated image shows artist Bob Ross

A happy circumstance: Bob Ross paintings raise $1m for public TV

The paintings were the first of 30 Ross works being sold to benefit public TV stations hurt by cuts in federal funding.

Thu, Nov 13

BBC resignations over Trump scandal reveal pressures on public broadcasters

OPINION: The resignations of two BBC executives over dishonest editing of a 2021 speech by Donald Trump raise disturbing questions.

Wed, Nov 12

How scandals at the BBC have rocked its leadership over the years

Founded in 1922, the editorially independent British Broadcasting Corporation has faced criticism and scandals despite its respected global reputation.

Tue, Nov 11

BBC Director-General Tim Davie is pictured at BBC World Service offices in London.

Donald Trump threatens to sue BBC over edited speech

BBC chairman Samir Shah overnight apologised for the "error of judgment", which triggered the resignations of the BBC's top executive and its head of news.

Tue, Nov 11

BBC director resigns after criticism of broadcaster's Trump speech editing

The BBC said that director-general Tim Davie and head of news Deborah Turness both announced their resignations.

Mon, Nov 10

Jack Tame will continue to present Q+A on Sunday mornings.

Jack Tame announced as weekend presenter for 1News

Melissa Stokes, current presenter of the weekend bulletin, is moving to host the weekday programme.

Thu, Nov 6

President Donald Trump is illuminated by a camera flash as he gestures while walking across the South Lawn of the White House, Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025, in Washington, after returning from a trip to Florida.

60 Minutes invites audience into the editing process with Trump interview

CBS posted a transcript and video of the full 73-minute discussion online, so viewers could see for themselves what the president said.

Thu, Nov 6

October 2025

The Government’s Māori media funding agency is restructuring how it distributes support after its budget was reduced.

Longstanding Māori news shows face uncertain future

Government’s Māori media funding agency Te Māngai Pāho is restructuring how it distributes support after its budget was reduced.

Thu, Oct 9

A reporter holding an RNZ microphone (file image)

RNZ scraps youth platform among changes to music, arts, culture programming

RNZ's review sought to "determine whether it could be more effective at reaching audiences across platforms and be more efficient".

Wed, Oct 1

September 2025

The company’s suing reporter Thomas Mead and TVNZ over a series of stories on health and safety concerns.

'Hit piece': 1News reporter appears in Talley's defamation case

Food giant Talley’s is suing reporter Thomas Mead and TVNZ over a series of stories on health and safety concerns.

Tue, Sep 30

The revelation was made as part of a defamation case Talley’s has taken against TVNZ and reporter Thomas Mead.

Former Talley's manager 'likely' forged documentation, company tells court

The revelations came as part of the ongoing defamation case the food group has taken against TVNZ and reporter Thomas Mead.

Thu, Sep 18

Talley’s begins High Court defamation case, claims TVNZ ‘put the boot in’

The trial at the Auckland High Court was expected to last for four weeks.

Mon, Sep 15

August 2025

A group of striking Stuff workers holding posters.

Stuff's union staff on strike over 'disgraceful' pay, conditions

Members of union E tū walked off the job from 3pm with picket lines planned at Stuff's Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, and Hamilton newsrooms.

Thu, Aug 28

'Incredible depth of love': Simon Barnett thanks Kiwis for support

Barnett appeared on the Between Two Beers podcast earlier this week, where he frankly discussed his grief at the loss of his wife Jodi.

Thu, Aug 21

Simon Barnett on the grief of losing his beloved wife Jodi

"I would give everything up to have Jodi back in a heartbeat," Barnett told the Between Two Beers podcast.

Mon, Aug 18

Vape brands target youth on global social media, bypassing NZ laws

Vaping is linked with style, music and Formula 1, with global channels used to get around domestic regulations.

Thu, Aug 14

Oprah Winfrey to return to NZ for first event in a decade

"The energy, warmth, and spirit I feel in Australia and New Zealand have stayed with me, and returning will be an opportunity to reconnect, reflect, and be reinspired - together."

Mon, Aug 4

July 2025