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

rnz.co.nz/news/national/513824/is-there-a-rescue-in-sight-for-newshub

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Apr 09 24

Is there a rescue in sight for Newshub?: Speculation is mounting that another media company may step in to save Newshub - or at least part of it.

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newsroom.co.nz/2024/04/09/tv-or-not-tv/

Apr 09 24

TV or not TV?: MediaRoom column: On Tuesday and Wednesday scores of journalists at our two major TV newsrooms will learn if their jobs will be eliminated – or if ...

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Jul 07 25

ThreeNews keeps on keeping on

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The Spinoff

Jul 05 24

‘No tears till 7pm’: How Newshub said goodbye to Newshub: Vibes less like the last day of school, and more like the entire school is on fire and everyone is ...

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abc.net.au

May 25 24

The Block NZ was cancelled, then more than 200 journalists lost their jobs. A media crisis is coming

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Otago Daily Times

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May 07 24

Samantha Hayes to present Stuff's new TV bulletin: Samantha Hayes will be the solo presenter for Stuff's new TV bulletin and will be joined by six ...

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rnz.co.nz/news/national/515660/warner-bros-discovery-boss-to-step-down-on-same-day-newshub-ends

May 01 24

Warner Bros Discovery boss to step down on same day Newshub ends: Glen Kyne has been overseeing the closure of Newshub, with more than 240 employees set to lose ...

rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/mediawatch/audio/2018935121/stuff-newshub-deal-a-lifeline-or-the-last-chance

Apr 21 24

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 ...

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rnz.co.nz/news/national/514712/newshub-s-mike-mcroberts-to-end-career-as-news-presenter-when-newsroom-closes

Apr 19 24

Newshub's Mike McRoberts to end career as news presenter when newsroom closes: McRoberts has spent the last 23 years of his career with Newshub ...

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newsroom.co.nz/2024/04/17/stuff-takes-a-big-risk-on-newshub/

Apr 17 24

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 ...

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.

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Otago Daily Times

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Apr 10 24

Off air: All Newshub operations to go, 250 jobs axed: All Newshub operations on New Zealand television channel Three are to be shut down ...

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Apr 09 24

TVNZ to cut Fair Go, midday and late night news bulletins: The broadcaster began meeting with staff on Tuesday over its plans to cut costs.

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Mar 08 24

All the local current affairs shows we’re set to lose in 2024: Newshub, Fair Go, AM, Sunday and more will likely all be gone by the middle of the year.

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rnz.co.nz/news/political/511013/broadcasting-minister-melissa-lee-fronts-after-denying-hiding-following-newshub-news

Mar 06 24

Broadcasting Minister Melissa Lee fronts after denying hiding following Newshub news

odt.co.nz/news/national/senior-reporters-make-proposal-save-newshub

Otago Daily Times

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Feb 29 24

Senior reporters to make proposal to save Newshub: A group of senior Newshub journalists will be meeting next week to discuss a proposal to present to Warner ...

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.

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rnz.co.nz/news/business/510605/warner-bros-baffled-as-tvnz-rejects-newshub-proposal-of-shared-news-operation

Mar 01 24

Warner Bros 'baffled' as TVNZ rejects Newshub proposal of shared news operation: Newshub boss made a last-ditch appeal to rival TV company, but it was rejected ...

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rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/mediawatch/audio/2018928464/mediawatch-apocalypse-now

Mar 03 24

Mediawatch: Apocalypse now? : For years news media bosses warned the creaking business model backing journalism would fail at a major local outlet ...

newsroom.co.nz/2024/02/29/a-plan-to-rescue-newshub-on-a-beer-budget/

Feb 28 24

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 ...

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wionews.com

Feb 28 24

New Zealand TV Network Three plans newsroom closure, 200 jobs at risk : In a significant development in the New Zealand media landscape, one of the ...

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The New Zealand Herald

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Feb 28 24

Newshub to shut down in June - how dire is the state of local media? - The Front Page

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The New Zealand Herald

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Feb 28 24

Newshub closure: Warner Bros. Discovery boss Glen Kyne speaks, outlines what led to ‘heartbreaking’ decision