Media Insider: Sky switches to new satellite – the customer experience and what you need to do
Black box customers report a smooth transition; several white-box viewers report issues. Source: NZ Herald Business News
Media Insider: Philip Polkinghorne TV documentary – the former murder accused, the journalist and the WhatsApp messages
A journalist says there was 'nothing deceitful' about his approach to Polkinghorne. Source: NZ Herald Business News
Media Insider: AUT trust in news survey – trust scores bounce back for individual news outlets; NZ’s most trusted media sources revealed
Improvements for each outlet but the media industry still has a job to rebuild trust. Source: NZ Herald Business News
Media Insider: The Chase NZ comes with a costly catch; TV rugby rights battle – a new broadcaster in mix; Political editor Claire Trevett’s candid exit interview
Herald's exiting political editor opens up on media, MPs, and those 1pm press conferences. Source: NZ Herald Business News
Media Insider: NZME board battle – vocal shareholder pulls support for Jim Grenon board seat; media company’s biggest shareholder outlines its position
NZME's board takeover looks increasingly likely to come down to an Australian fund's vote. Source: NZ Herald Business News
Media Insider: Jim Grenon relinquished majority control of NZME board in latest proposal to help find a compromise – why directors say they still have concerns
NZME says it's still open to engagement, but concerns remain over editorial control. Source: NZ Herald Business News
Media Insider: RNZ funding in Budget spotlight; Philip Polkinghorne documentary exclusive – guards to monitor theatre; NBR owner’s plan to rebuild regional journalism
NBR owner coming home for new venture; TVNZ redundancy costs; A bizarre newsprint tiff. Source: NZ Herald Business News
Media Insider: Takeovers Panel issues draft ruling on Jim Grenon’s bid for NZME boardroom cleanout – Australian report
Auckland businessman says he is cooperating with panel over 1.2m shares bought on March 4. Source: NZ Herald Business News
Media Insider: NZME shareholder Troy Bowker hits back at media company board, says he supports free speech as chair raises questions over political motivation
Troy Bowker says he believes in free speech; CEO, BusinessDesk founding editor respond. Source: NZ Herald Business News
Media Insider: NZME board comes out firing at Jim Grenon over editorial control, governance concerns; delays annual shareholders’ meeting until June
NZME board raises concerns over governance, independence and editorial control. Source: NZ Herald Business News