Stuff takes a big risk on Newshub
Stuff takes a big risk on Newshub: Comment: Stuff’s decision to provide Warner Bros. Discovery with a low-cost, no frills news hour to replace Newshub is a brave ...
newsroom.co.nz/2024/04/17/stuff-takes-a-big-risk-on-newshub/
Key FactsStuff Takes a Risky Leap with Newshub
Apr 16, 2024 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: newsroom.co.nz
  • The heads of Stuff and TV3 have hailed their recent deal as a win for democracy, yet concerns arise regarding enhancing democracy or media plurality.

  • The acquisition of Newshub by Stuff marks another step in the restructuring of New Zealand's news media.

  • The US owner of TV3 will achieve significant savings by shutting down Newshub and acquiring a news service, while Stuff faces challenges in delivering a high-quality news product.

  • Stuff will hire Newshub reporters, but creating an innovative product will be a challenge, especially when it comes to covering breaking news outside of the designated news hours.
Stuff / Newshub deal: a lifeline or the last chance?
Stuff / Newshub deal: a lifeline or the last chance?: This week’s deal to outsource Newshub’s 6pm TV news to Stuff is a bold move for an company that’s never ...
rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/mediawatch/audio/2018935121/stuff-newshub-deal-a-lifeline-or-the-last-chance
TVNZ's Sunday cancelled, broadcaster confirms
TVNZ's Sunday cancelled, broadcaster confirms: It comes one day after TVNZ confirmed plans to axe Fair Go and its midday and late night news bulletins.
rnz.co.nz/news/national/513927/tvnz-s-sunday-cancelled-broadcaster-confirms
Newshub closure: The history of TV3 news broadcasts in New Zealand
Newshub closure: The history of TV3 news broadcasts in New Zealand: The rivalry, naturally, was there from the start. “I personally think one of us is going to ...
nzherald.co.nz/nz/newshub-closure-the-history-of-tv3-news-broadcasts-in-new-zealand/TWATEFIYWBAGDKDQNUULPAIKUU/
The makers of NZ’s most popular shows talk about what’s going wrong with ...
The makers of NZ’s most popular shows talk about what’s going wrong with TV: What do those in charge of our biggest production companies think about the looming ...
thespinoff.co.nz/business/10-04-2024/the-makers-of-nzs-most-popular-shows-talk-about-whats-going-wrong-with-tv
End of the news as we know it?
End of the news as we know it?: This week our two biggest TV broadcasters confirmed plans to cut news programmes by midyear - and the jobs of a significant ...
rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/mediawatch/audio/2018934169/end-of-the-news-as-we-know-it
Advertising largely funds the media. How do ad execs view the current ...
Advertising largely funds the media. How do ad execs view the current crisis?: Did advertisers create this mess? Or are they our best shot at fixing it?
thespinoff.co.nz/business/13-04-2024/advertising-largely-funds-the-media-how-do-ad-execs-view-the-current-crisis
What happens when you ask 20 NZ media CEOs two big questions?
What happens when you ask 20 NZ media CEOs two big questions?: The collapse of Newshub and job losses at TVNZ are just the public face of an evolving polycrisis ...
thespinoff.co.nz/business/08-04-2024/what-happens-when-you-ask-20-nz-media-ceos-two-very-pointed-questions
Inside life of drug overdose victim
Inside life of drug overdose victim: The career trajectory of a high-flying businesswoman who overdosed while celebrating her 40th birthday has been revealed.
news.com.au/technology/online/social/danielle-whittakers-friends-and-family-go-fund-me-page-to-bring-her-body-home-to-new-zealand/news-story/85e2539f9a8a43ac3faaafdec958c57a
RSV immunisation for babies: Doctors call for urgent access
RSV immunisation for babies: Doctors call for urgent access: Doctors are calling for urgent access to a new immunisation to protect babies from the dangerous RSV ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/512858/rsv-immunisation-for-babies-doctors-call-for-urgent-access
Can news media innovate to survive?
Can news media innovate to survive?: The future of news on TV is still in the balance after news of planned cuts at TVNZ and the complete closure of Newshub ...
rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/mediawatch/audio/2018931407/can-news-media-innovate-to-survive
Jack Tame: The news organisation cuts are devastating
Jack Tame: The news organisation cuts are devastating: OPINION It was an awful day in my household and office yesterday, as TVNZ joined its free-to-air mates at ...
nzherald.co.nz/nz/jack-tame-the-news-organisation-cuts-are-devastating/S73MLV6HUBEHNA5Z255WQYFZ5U/
The Newshub bombshell with a whopping blast range
The Newshub bombshell with a whopping blast range : It was a skin-of-your-teeth operation from the start, and Newshub's 35 year old life looks to be ending ...
rnz.co.nz/programmes/the-detail/story/2018928138/the-newshub-bombshell-with-a-whopping-blast-range
Key FactsNewshub Closure by June's End
Feb 27, 2024 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: odt.co.nz
  • A major commercial media company is set to close Newshub by the end of the month.

  • Future local news to be funded in collaboration with partners.

  • Notable figures like Mike McRoberts and Samantha Hayes facing potential job loss.

  • Focus on digital future and efforts to secure financial support from the government.
Why the 100-day plan is stupid at best, evil at worst
Why the 100-day plan is stupid at best, evil at worst: This arbitrary benchmark for measuring the success of a new administration makes no sense ...
thespinoff.co.nz/politics/07-03-2024/why-the-100-day-plan-is-stupid-at-best-evil-at-worst
Why I got it so wrong on GB News – the flailing TV juggernaut that’s too ...
Why I got it so wrong on GB News – the flailing TV juggernaut that’s too rich to fail
theguardian.com/commentisfree/2024/mar/09/gb-news-tv-rightwing-politics
A plan to rescue Newshub – on a beer budget
A plan to rescue Newshub – on a beer budget: Mark Jennings was head of news at TV3 for 22 years before co-founding Newsroom. He looks at the factors behind the ...
newsroom.co.nz/2024/02/29/a-plan-to-rescue-newshub-on-a-beer-budget/
Why we need to let Newshub go - Heather du Plessis-Allan
Why we need to let Newshub go - Heather du Plessis-Allan: OPINION: The first newsroom I saw the inside of was Newshub in Wellington. Back then it was called TV3 ...
nzherald.co.nz/nz/why-we-need-to-let-newshub-go-heather-du-plessis-allan/AGYHEWUYSJA7DCHY2TB4JFZLKY/
A plan to rescue Newshub – on a beer budget
A plan to rescue Newshub – on a beer budget: Mark Jennings was head of news at TV3 for 22 years before co-founding Newsroom. He looks at the factors behind the ...
newsroom.co.nz/2024/02/29/a-plan-to-rescue-newshub-on-a-beer-budget/
Five inspiring women in New Zealand film, TV and theatre
Five inspiring women in New Zealand film, TV and theatre: Aotearoa's arts community is rich in multicultural storytelling. RNZ reflects on the contributions of ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/511195/five-inspiring-women-in-new-zealand-film-tv-and-theatre
Who owns Newshub: TV3′s troubled ownership tale
Who owns Newshub: TV3′s troubled ownership tale: The fate of the troubled media asset best known as Three or TV3 has been tumultuous for years ...
nzherald.co.nz/business/who-owns-newshub-tv3s-troubled-ownership-tale/3W6UBC5VKZHMTFUSOHGB4QCOLU/
Australia's reliance on imports is being blamed for a national shortage of sliced beetroot that has been frustrating consumers for more than six months ... Show more

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Mediawatch: Apocalypse now?
Mediawatch: Apocalypse now? : For years news media bosses warned the creaking business model backing journalism would fail at a major local outlet ...
rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/mediawatch/audio/2018928464/mediawatch-apocalypse-now
Those were our people today, and that’s New Zealand Today tonight
Those were our people today, and that’s New Zealand Today tonight: Guy Williams' comedy journalism series returns to show us the parts of the country ...
thespinoff.co.nz/pop-culture/09-02-2024/those-were-our-people-today-and-thats-new-zealand-today-tonight
Key FactsFinnair: Passengers Weighed with Luggage for Safe Take-off
Feb 8, 2024 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: news.sky.com
  • Finnland's flagship airline now weighs passengers, not just their luggage.

  • The voluntary and anonymous weigh-ins aim to ensure the airplane does not exceed the maximum weight for a safe take-off.

  • The collected data will not be linked to passengers' personal information.

  • Finnair aims to collect new data to optimize aircraft balance calculations.
‘Gay blood ban’ removal would triple number of blood donors, study says
‘Gay blood ban’ removal would triple number of blood donors, study says: New Zealanders are excluded from donating blood for many reasons, including sickness ...
nzherald.co.nz/nz/gay-blood-ban-removal-would-triple-number-of-blood-donors-study-says/HH2CRARLHRBXFD6JSUAQT4GOXY/
Industry group calls for clarity on government's water reform plans
Industry group calls for clarity on government's water reform plans: Infrastructure New Zealand is pushing for water infrastructure to be taken off the financial ...
rnz.co.nz/news/political/507203/industry-group-calls-for-clarity-on-government-s-water-reform-plans
NZ sharemarket ends rollercoaster year - Market close
NZ sharemarket ends rollercoaster year - Market close: The New Zealand sharemarket finished “a rollercoaster” year with a 2.6 per cent gain after seeing in the ...
nzherald.co.nz/business/nz-sharemarket-ends-rollercoaster-year-market-close/KTPUOOAZXJDSHCLGVNP3D2Z2NY/