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'Is it a booze bus?': Epic police bus ads to extend to trains - first image
Police recruitment applications surge 48% in first two weeks of eye-catching bus ads.

'Unsettling': RNZ seeks to cut roles after $18m budget cut over four years
Chief executive Paul Thompson confirms voluntary redundancies are being sought.

'Huge victory': District Court lifts gagging order on journalist in China case
Judge on political activist: 'I have to say his approach has left a lot to be desired.'

TV3 future in spotlight – could it be a Sky buy?; Shorty St eyes life support again
Cuts at creative ad agency; NZR-Sky TV deal close; PR agencies' big global wins.

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The lawyer, the horse magazine and ex-TVNZ news chief's evidence – court orders retrial
Defamation jury should not have heard expert evidence of Bill Ralston, says court.

Chaos, comedy and chips: Inside the media and business mind of Leigh Hart
Leigh Hart opens up in this week's Media Insider podcast.

Opinion: Public media not actually about audience ratings
OPINION: RNZ's value isn't in popularity but in public accountability.

'Real story coming': Unauthorised Ardern book – who’s behind it and who’s been interviewed
About 120 people, including ZB's Mike Hosking and Heather du Plessis-Allan, interviewed.

‘I’ve never worked a day’: Radio’s Brian Kelly on 55 years pursuing a childhood dream
'When I was 5, I wanted to be a radio announcer – and I've followed that dream.'

Why has Dame Jacinda Ardern vanished from NZ? Popular US magazine reviews ex-PM's memoir
The New Yorker has picked apart her Covid-19 response and NZ's reaction to her policies.

Anna Wintour becomes an unlikely activist as Washington quashes diversity programmes
“I feel we need to be courageous,” the longtime Vogue editor in chief said.

Hungry 'food deliverer' at doorstep - fake video dupes Stuff; Big ad industry moves, exits
Heather du Plessis-Allan's big night at Radio Awards; TVNZ drops award-winning series.

Will Stuff staff share in CEO's big payday? NZME's new chair opens up
Sinead Boucher on her staff trust scheme; Steven Joyce's focus as NZME refreshes board.

Gisborne Herald delivery delayed due to major SH2 slips
Subscribers will receive both Thursday and Friday papers on Friday.

Chilled out: Inside the NZME shareholders' meeting as agitator Jim Grenon fronts up
Steven Joyce and Grenon appointed to Herald owner's board and turn their focus inward.

NZME board shake-up: Joyce, Grenon secure key positions
Shareholders voted 93.61% for Joyce and 86.17% for Grenon as new board members.

From $1 to millions – Sinead Boucher sells 50% of Stuff Digital to Trade Me
The 50% sale of Stuff Digital comes as Trade Me is in a tense battle with OneRoof.

NZME's D-Day is finally here: What to expect at today's shareholder meeting
Shareholders come together to vote in media firm's new board, to be led by Steven Joyce.

Tina from Turners' new ad - fat-shaming complaints; RNZ trust targets 'too modest' - Govt
A small town's media stoush; Costly PR conference - the PR response; PRINZ Awards winners.

'Pushing them hard': Media Minister on TVNZ's financials ... and RNZ's falling radio ratings
Media Insider podcast: Minister's advice to RNZ - never lose sight of core radio business.