TVNZ first to launch video on demand for iPad and iPhone 0
Now Kiwis can watch their favourite TV shows on their terms as TVNZ announces a video on demand app for iPad and iPhone, the first of its kind in New Zealand. Whether it’s at the beach, on the bus, or the mall, the app is quick and easy to use and with a few clicks, …
Read MoreSusan Wood to host Q+A 0
Veteran broadcaster Susan Wood will be the new host of TVNZ’s Sunday morning political show, Q+A. Wood will take the position previously held by the late Sir Paul Holmes when Q+A returns to TV ONE on Sunday, March 10th. TVNZ Political Editor Corin Dann and Deputy Political Editor Jessica Mutch will continue to interview for …
Read MoreBroadcasting industry confirms launch of online regulator 0
New Zealand’s major radio and television broadcasters today confirmed the launch of a new industry funded, self-regulatory body, the Online Media Standards Authority “OMSA”, which will oversee online news and current affairs content standards. Since the Law Commission’s paper, The News Media meets ‘New Media’ was published in December 2011, NZ television broadcasters TVNZ, SKY/Prime, …
Read MoreCampbell Live claims ratings victory 0
More New Zealanders watched TV3’s flagship current affairs programme Campbell Live last night than rival Seven Sharp, the first time in the history of Campbell Live that the TV3 show has beaten TV One in the 5+ demographic.* On Tuesday 12 February, Campbell Live was watched by an average audience of 352,600 viewers, 55,900 …
Read MoreEnd of Television Awards 0
ThinkTV, the convenor of the 2012 New Zealand Television Awards, has announced the end of the annual Awards following discussions with its major partners TVNZ and MediaWorks. The Awards have been through some turbulent times in the last few years with the loss of a key sponsor in 2011 and with the Screen Directors’ Guild …
Read MoreNew timeslot for Media3 0
Media3 is back for 2013 with a new Wednesday night timeslot, launching February 20 at 11pm on TV3, repeated on Saturdays at 10.30am. Hosted by Russell Brown and produced by Phil Wallington, Media3 is a lively, intelligent discussion about media matters with the people who produce media in New Zealand – and the people who …
Read MoreRaboDirect to sponsor Seven Sharp 0
TVNZ’s new current affairs show, Seven Sharp, will be sponsored by online savings specialist RaboDirect. RaboDirect New Zealand is a subsidiary of Rabobank New Zealand Ltd. General Manager Melanie Templeton says RaboDirect sees Seven Sharp as the perfect fit for a business that embraces straight talking. “Seven Sharp is looking to take a different approach …
Read MoreThe X Factor NZ releases audition tickets 0
TV3 has released the first audience tickets for highly anticipated The X Factor NZ. Fans of The X Factor are invited to head to TV3.co.nz/XFactorNZ to secure tickets for the taping of the hit show’s televised auditions – and see the judging panel of Stan Walker, Daniel Bedingfield, Melanie Blatt and Ruby Frost in …
Read MoreTV3 announce final judges for The X Factor NZ 0
Pop superstar Melanie Blatt of UK multi-platinum selling group the All Saints, and breakout Kiwi singer-songwriter Ruby Frost will join Daniel Bedingfield and Stan Walker to complete the judging panel for TV3’s The X Factor NZ. Melanie Blatt co-founded All Saints in 1993, which quickly became one of the most successful British pop groups of …
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