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Everything you need to know about the biggest media deal in years.

14 (!) crucial questions about Stuff replacing Newshub, asked and (mostly) answered

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The print news giant has beaten out NZME to create a 6pm bulletin to replace Newshub at Three, with 'limited' roles for laid-off Newshub staff.

‘Some’ Newshub staff to be taken on by Stuff for new 6pm bulletin

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Did advertisers create this mess? Or are they our best shot at fixing it?

Advertising largely funds the media. How do ad execs view the current crisis?

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Subways, palaces, gold heists, rockets on trains and luxury nightlife? You Bollywood in Wellington.

When Wellington starred in a Bollywood spy thriller: a scene-by-scene breakdown

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'The biggest issue is that I can’t see a future for what we do.'

Stuff, The Spinoff, Newsroom, SYSCA and NZ Geographic on the media crisis

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The five most baffling moments from Melissa Lee’s post-Newshub interviews

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Today: the leaders of our broadcasters and streamers – those most impacted by the current crisis.

The CEOs of TVNZ, Sky, NZME and MediaWorks on the media crisis

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Today it was confirmed that both Newshub and Sunday would be gone by the middle of the year. Here’s how the networks covered the news.  

‘The end of news as we know it’: How the news reported the end of the news, again 

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Three today confirmed that Newshub will shut forever on July 5th. When combined with dozens of job losses at TVNZ, it marks a dark week for the news.

This could be the biggest loss of journalism jobs in New Zealand history. What’s next?

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What do those in charge of our biggest production companies think about the looming crisis in screen production?

The makers of NZ’s most popular shows talk about what’s going wrong with TV

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Duncan Greive outlines what’s at stake – plus an idea about a post-Newshub news service for Three.

Four key questions ahead of two massive days for news media in New Zealand

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The big funders and major public media outlets weigh in on media's polycrisis.

RNZ, Whakaata Māori, PMN, NZ on Air and NZ Film Commission leaders weigh in on media crisis

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The collapse of Newshub and job losses at TVNZ are just the public face of an evolving polycrisis in New Zealand media. Is there a way out?

What happens when you ask 20 NZ media CEOs two big questions?

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Ever had a burning thought and wanted to share it with a Spinoff writer immediately? Now you can.

The Spinoff turns on comments

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I work in PR and I think my colleagues should be transferring around $24.3m into journalists’ back pockets. 

Here’s an idea for funding journalism: make PR professionals pay for it

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A look back at two momentous merger decisions that radically changed our media history. 

Chris Luxon says the media didn’t innovate. In two crucial cases, it just wasn’t allowed.

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Are you deeply passionate about sharing Māori stories? We’re on the hunt for an experienced writer/editor to lead our Ātea coverage.

The Spinoff is looking for a te ao Māori editor

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It's the one question on everyone’s lips, and we set out to answer it the old-fashioned way.

How many journalism jobs are left in Aotearoa?

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A reporter for Sunday pulls back the curtain on the last current affairs show we may ever see during primetime.

The sun is setting on Sunday. Here’s what it was like to work on the show

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Global media have jumped on the social media frenzy about rumours of a royal affair. In the UK, the associated names and speculation are barely visible.

The oceanic divide on Stephen Colbert’s Kate Middleton monologue

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Dog of the month: Scout, who is so independent she could be a cat

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‘I know reality TV is one of those things people love to hate and hate to love, but it’s something New Zealand should be proud of.’

‘I don’t know if we were brave or stupid’: Megan Alatini on changing reality TV

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A new exhibition in Wellington showcases the faces behind your local goods and services.

Behind the counter: Wellington shopkeepers

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It's more than just a kids' cartoon about talking dogs, OK?

I saw ‘The Sign’, and it opened up my eyes: All the fuss around Bluey, explained

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A brief round-up of submissions on the controversial proposed law.

‘The worst piece of law proposed since 1979’: Reactions to the Fast-track Approvals Bill

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A poem from Robin Peace's new collection.

The Friday Poem: ‘Cereal giving’ by Robin Peace

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The Unity Books bestseller chart for the week ending April 26

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The 'Wicked Game' heartthrob is in his late 60s now. That didn't stop him putting on a lively, goofy and very sparkly show.

‘A hell of a lot of fun’: Our reviews of Chris Isaak’s dazzling Auckland show

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Hear me out: All I want is a TrueBliss T-shirt

New Zealand’s crankiest uncle, broadcaster Leighton Smith, hangs up his headphones at the end of this year. He’s been on the periphery of our lives for 34 years, but he remains a man of mystery to most of us. The Spinoff TV’s Angella Dravid investigates.

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Who is Leighton Smith? with Angella Dravid | The Spinoff TV

The Spinoff TV, Fridays at 9.45pm on THREE

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He's been on the periphery of our lives for 34 years, but broadcaster Leighton Smith remains a man of mystery to most of us. The Spinoff TV's Angella Dravid investigates.

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MediaJuly 11, 2018

Who is Leighton Smith?

The Spinoff TV, Fridays at 9.45pm on THREE

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MediaJuly 11, 2018

Who is Leighton Smith?

The Spinoff TV, Fridays at 9.45pm on THREE

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