Media

Andrew Campbell (left) and then Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, pictured in 2022.

Behind Ardern's Hosking decision and why she stayed silent as hate grew

Campbell, who has just released a book about his time with the former prime minister called In The Room, said it’s positive that politicians “are so available” to the media, but access should come with mutual respect.

Wed, Oct 14

1:36

CNN Senior Photojournalist and contributing Producer Peter Morris, arrives on the White House grounds.

DOJ says it's investigating White House TV pool's coverage halt

A television pool of five broadcasters last month ceased presidential coverage after the administration barred CNN, MS NOW and Politico.

Sun, Oct 11

More than a million New Zealanders watched Christopher Luxon and Chris Hipkins go head-to-head in last night's 1News Leaders Debate across TVNZ's platforms.

Luxon v Hipkins debate reaches more than a million New Zealanders

The first head-to-head between the two leaders is the year's second highest reaching broadcast of the year.

Wed, Oct 7

Sports journalist Phil Gifford dies aged 79

Gifford was a reporter and broadcaster for more than 50 years.

Thu, Oct 1

US news outlets return to White House after judge makes Trump lift ban

Three news organisations banned from the White House for days were back after a judge handed CNN, MS NOW and Politico a reprieve.

Fri, Sep 25

Behind Ardern's Hosking decision and why she stayed silent as hate grew

Wed, Oct 14

1:36

DOJ says it's investigating White House TV pool's coverage halt

A television pool of five broadcasters last month ceased presidential coverage after the administration barred CNN, MS NOW and Politico.

Sun, Oct 11

Luxon v Hipkins debate reaches more than a million New Zealanders

The first head-to-head between the two leaders is the year's second highest reaching broadcast of the year.

Wed, Oct 7

Sports journalist Phil Gifford dies aged 79

Gifford was a reporter and broadcaster for more than 50 years.

Thu, Oct 1

US news outlets return to White House after judge makes Trump lift ban

Three news organisations banned from the White House for days were back after a judge handed CNN, MS NOW and Politico a reprieve.

Fri, Sep 25

The E. Barrett Prettyman US Federal Courthouse, is seen in Washington.

Judge orders media outlets' White House access be reinstated

The US president has said negative coverage was dangerous for the country.

Thu, Sep 24

President Donald Trump arrives for a meeting of the multinational political and security coalition "Shield of the Americas" on the sidelines the United Nations General Assembly.

'You should not be here,' Trump tells CNN amid media standoff

"I'm surprised that CNN is here covering me. You should not be here covering me. You said you weren’t going to cover me."

Wed, Sep 23

Diana's brother says Harry and Meghan's treatment echoes hers

Earl Spencer told the BBC it would be "beholden on people to learn from Diana's example".

Mon, Sep 21

Known to listeners as Rog, the 53-year-old would host the breakfast show with Georgia Cubbon on The Sound.

The Rock host to leave show after 34 years

After 34 years on The Rock's breakfast show, Roger Farrelly was signing off from The Morning Rumble and heading to a new role on The Sound.

Mon, Sep 21

President Donald Trump speaks during a dinner in the Rose Garden of the White House

'FAKE NEWS!': Trump bans multiple media outlets from White House

President Donald Trump said he was banning CNN, MSNOW and Politico from the White House due to what he called unfavourable coverage.

Sat, Sep 19

TVNZ In-Depth Multimedia Reporter Indira Stewart.

TVNZ journalist Indira Stewart reveals breast cancer battle

Stewart said she was first diagnosed with grade three breast cancer in January, starting treatment two weeks later.

Fri, Sep 18

Stefanovic denies 'oppressing' podcast business partner

Karl Stefanovic agreed to buy Keshnee Ibrahim out of their controversial podcast company.

Tue, Sep 15

Fury after Melbourne radio hosts question shark survivor's account

Leah Stewart, 35, was swimming at Sydney’s Coogee Beach on June 13 when she was mauled by a 3.5m great white shark.

Wed, Sep 2

August 2026

'Defining year': TVNZ unveils profit, dividend payment, year's most-watched shows

The broadcaster said it had made "real progress" with its Digital+ strategy.

Fri, Aug 28

The poll results are a welcome boost to Christopher Luxon, whose preferred PM ratings have been low on a historical comparison.

Luxon vs Hipkins: TVNZ confirms live election Leaders Debate

Luxon will face Hipkins on October 6, but has turned down TVNZ's second leaders' debate scheduled for two days before the November 7 election.

Thu, Aug 20

A reporter holding an RNZ microphone (file image)

RNZ to cut around 10% of staff amid further funding reductions

The public broadcaster has reopened its voluntary redundancy scheme, previously run in 2025/26, as a first step in the process.

Fri, Aug 14

Australian radio firm buys MediaWorks for $130 million

MediaWorks is behind some of New Zealand's biggest commercial radio brands, including The Rock, More FM, The Breeze, Mai and The Edge.

Wed, Aug 12

July 2026

Eight editorial jobs proposed to go from news website Stuff

Members of Stuff Digital's live news and commissioning teams were called into meetings today regarding the proposed changes.

Wed, Jul 22

'Sit down!' The bizarre moment Aussie MP snaps at dog during interview

The odd moment came during an interview where Barnaby Joyce defended One Nation leader Pauline Hanson over her meeting with a controversial far-right UK activist.

Tue, Jul 21