An HBO documentary about former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern, has been named best documentary at the Documentary Emmy Awards.
Politics
Fri, May 29
"We remain pro-immigration. We oppose any kind of debate that is a populist bidding war not based on fact," says the deputy prime minister.
Sun, May 24
TVNZ was recognised across the board at the 2026 New Zealand Media Awards.
New Zealand
Sat, May 23
The board said his exit was planned months ago but the announcement was brought forward amid "recent unhelpful external commentary about his future".
Fri, May 22
National's Catherine Wedd's bill - which would impose the under-16s ban in line with Australia's - was drawn from the biscuit-tin ballot in October, having been lodged last May.
Fri, May 15
The Seven Sharp host says the meal her eldest son put on the dinner table for the celebration was "actually delicious".
Mon, May 11
Sherman said her role became "untenable" after fallout from language used at ministerial function.
Fri, May 8
The brash and outspoken TV pioneer created a media empire and transformed the news business by introducing the 24-hour cable news cycle.
World
Thu, May 7
Media and Communications Minister Paul Goldsmith said the media landscape has changed since the BSA was set up in 1989 and regulation hasn't kept up.
Wed, May 6
Voyager founder and chief executive Seeby Woodhouse has apologised for retweeting a post he says was "unacceptable".
Business
Media Minister Paul Goldsmith says the BSA "doesn't make sense".
"I think that's one thing people forget with reality television, it is absolutely legitimate, but depending on how it's edited, you can come across looking miserable."
Entertainment
Wed, Apr 29
An incident allegedly happened at a function hosted by Finance Minister Nicola Willis ahead of the 2025 Budget.
Tue, Apr 28
Luxon will no longer appear every week, as he has during his time as PM - instead, his availability will be on a case-by-case basis.
An extract from veteran political journalist Barry Soper's new memoir.
Life
Mon, Apr 27
The PM's office advised the broadcaster this afternoon that he would no longer appear every Monday, as he has during his time as Prime Minister.
Fri, Apr 24
The finalists include an investigation into patient care at Nelson Hospital, an exclusive interview with former Police Commissioner Andrew Coster and the breakdown in New Zealand’s relationship with the Cook Islands.
Wed, Apr 15
But the proportion of Kiwis actively avoiding news rose five per centage points to 78% – the highest level since the survey began.
The morning's headlines in 90 seconds, including why now’s the time to get the flu jab, and what made a controversial influencer storm out of an interview.
Health
Tue, Apr 14
The veteran broadcaster became emotional talking about the brain cancer charity he is competing for on the show.
Mon, Apr 13
Three years on from co-hosting a momentous World Cup, Ferns defender Michaela Foster wished the games got wider coverage.
Fri, Apr 10
An internal email sent to staff – signed by board chair Steven Joyce and chief executive Michael Boggs – outlined NZME's response and review "key findings".
Thu, Apr 9
"The pain is real. I’ve got no movement. It’s awful," said Today reporter Taylor Haynes after the incident.
Fri, Apr 3
Judge David Clark found all three affirmative defences raised by the defendants — truth, honest opinion, and responsible communication — were proven.
Tue, Mar 24
The former radio broadcaster revealed all about the crash on social media.
Tue, Mar 17
