2+ mon, 3+ week ago (112+ words) In the biggest test of the 2025 calendar, the All Blacks are set to defend the Fortress against one of their greatest sporting rivals." They're looking to defend their over three decade long unbeaten streak at Eden Park as South Africa seeks to take them down. " With so much on the line, Newstalk ZB will be bringing you all the action with live commentary from Elliott Smith, former All Black Steve Gordon, and Jason Pine." Catch the build up from 6pm before kick off at 7pm, plus, share your post-match reaction with Piney at 0800 80 10 80." Listen live from 6pm on Newstalk ZB."...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago (159+ words) SkyTV is ready to broadcast every All Blacks" game for the next 5 years, with TVNZ broadcasting all of the National Provincial Championship (NPC) matches. SkyTV is set to broadcast every All Blacks" game for the next 5 years, and TVNZ will broadcast all 93 of the National Provincial Championship (NPC) matches. Chair of NZ Rugby David Kirk told Heather duPlessis-Allan that reaching this deal has been a "long, long journey." "Both parties have worked hard, and I think we've got to a place which works for both of us.' SkyTV is set to broadcast every All Blacks" game for the next 5 years, and TVNZ will broadcast all 93 of the National Provincial Championship (NPC) matches. Chair of NZ Rugby David Kirk told Heather duPlessis-Allan that reaching this deal has been a "long, long journey." "Both parties have worked hard, and I think we've…...

6+ mon, 3+ week ago (534+ words) New Zealand Rugby (NZR) has posted a loss of $19.5 million for 2024, despite also bringing in record income. The result was announced at Thursday's AGM in Wellington and is their third consecutive ... New Zealand Rugby (NZR) has posted a loss of $19.5 million for 2024, despite also bringing in record income." The result was announced at Thursday's AGM in Wellington and is their third consecutive deficit following a $8.9m loss in 2023 and a $47m loss in 2022." The national body recorded income of $285m, in what it describes as being a "near break-even result, highlighted by growth in commercial revenue." Foreign exchange hedging on sponsorship revenue and investment into revenue growth initiatives through New Zealand Rugby Commercial (NZRC) have resulted in the net deficit." NZR chair and former All Black captain David Kirk notes that the eight-figure loss is noteworthy. However, it is also not a cash…...

8+ mon, 1+ week ago (615+ words) A boardroom battle is under way for the future of one of New Zealand's biggest media companies. Auckland-based'Canadian billionaire'Jim Grenon has emerged as one of the biggest shareholders in NZME " the owner of the'NZ Herald, Newstalk ZB, OneRoof and many music radio stations. He now owns 9.97% of the company and hopes shareholders will vote out the company's current board members and install himself'and three others at an April 29 shareholder meeting. A majority of 50% of shareholders' votes is needed to roll the current board. Media Insider and NZME editor-at-large Shayne Currie told'The Front Page that while Grenon may have seemed a mystery man initially, more details are emerging of his business background. "He is a Canadian billionaire who made his money through private equity and investing in other businesses" [he] moved here in 2012, is a Kiwi resident, and lives in Takapuna....

3+ week, 4+ day ago (381+ words) Q+A host Jack Tame is TVNZ's new 6pm weekend newsreader. He and TVNZ have been in discussions about him assuming the role left vacant by Melissa Stokes, after her elevation to the weekday newsreading role. Stokes will take over from long-serving newsreader Simon Dallow in three weeks - Dallow's departure, first reported by Media Insider three weeks ago, was confirmed by TVNZ earlier this week. TVNZ presenters, from left, Jack Tame, Melissa Stokes, and Daniel Faitaua. Tame hosts TVNZ's Q+A on Sunday mornings and the state broadcaster is understood to be keen to use more of his talent - he is, arguably, the best TV interviewer in the country. And while newsreading requires a slightly different skillset, he is considered a polished presenter. Another leading contender who will likely continue to be a fill-in newsreader is Daniel Faitaua. Media Insider learned…...

8+ mon, 3+ week ago (1498+ words) A new billionaire investor of NZ Herald publisher NZME wants a cleanout of the media company's board. Auckland-based Canadian private equity businessman Jim Grenon, who owns 9.3% of NZME, has proposed the company appoint four new directors - including himself - and says he has the support of 37% of NZME's shareholders, according to an NZX notice today. The other three nominations have not yet been revealed by NZME. In a statement to Media Insider on Thursday afternoon, the executive chairman of Caniwi Capital Partners Limited, Troy Bowker said: "I will be supporting Mr Grenon's proposal at the AGM in full and my company (currently) has voting rights for 6,600,000 shares, some of which are held in our name, some in nominee accounts." Another name that has been associated by sources with the move is Philip Crump, the lawyer, blogger and commentator who shot to…...

3+ day, 8+ hour ago (460+ words) Newstalk ZB has finished the year as the country's leading commercial radio station, for the 17th year in a row, while The Breeze is New Zealand's top music station." Both NZME and MediaWorks will take heart from the performance of several of their stations in the latest GFK radio ratings, released today." NZME's Newstalk ZB - led by breakfast host Mike Hosking - retains its number one position, with a share of 14.8 - down 0.1 on the previous survey. MediaWorks' The Breeze retains second spot with a share of 9.5 (+0.2)." MediaWorks music stations (The Rock, More FM, Magic/Breeze Classic, Mai and The Sound) hold the next five positions, followed by NZME's Coast, The Hits and ZM rounding out the top 10." Coast - which has undergone a music review and overhaul in recent months - has had the biggest jump in national share, up 0.9 to a share of…...

4+ mon, 3+ week ago (642+ words) A youth charity is raising concerns about silent disengagement among school students, as data shows thousands of kids haven't been enrolled for more than a year. In the last three years, 3458 of the Education Ministry's non-enrolment cases for 5 to 15 year-olds have remained open for more than 13 months. Almost two thirds of these are students aged between 12 and 14, while M'ori and Pasifika students make up the majority of cases. In 2024, about 1100 students weren't enrolled in schools for over a year - that's a 576% increase from 2015 (163). Principals are required to notify the Ministry when a student has been absent for 20 school days, and they haven't been informed the absence is only temporary. A non-enrolment notification form is then completed, so agencies can start attempting to locate the student. The Graeme Dingle Foundation works with disengaged youth, and CEO Jo Malcolm-Black said they've seen…...

4+ mon, 22+ hour ago (139+ words) A one-season broadcast deal has officially been confirmed, with the competition to remain in the current two-round format. Sports, Events and Partnerships Head at TVNZ, Melodie Robinson, says this is ... Follow the podcast on After many years on Sky, the ANZ Premiership is set to return to TVNZ for the 2026 season. A one-season broadcast deal has officially been confirmed, with the competition to remain in the current two-round format. Sports, Events and Partnerships Head at TVNZ, Melodie Robinson, says this is good news - as there's still a massive fanbase for netball. "We're really excited that all of the ANZ championship's going to be with us next year." - TVNZ deal "definitely" set to increase netball viewership - "Bringing netball home": Netball NZ signs broadcast deal with TVNZ - TVNZ picks up broadcasting rights for next ANZ Premiership...

6+ mon, 1+ week ago (425+ words) The Government is increasing funding for private schools in Budget 2025. Associate Minister of Education, Act Party leader David Seymour, said the spending boost would support diversity and choice in ... The Government is increasing funding for private schools in Budget 2025. Associate Minister of Education, Act Party leader David Seymour, said the spending boost would support diversity and choice in the country's education system. Budget 2025 puts $15.7 million over the next four years into increasing private school subsidies. Annual funding will rise from $41.6m to $46.2m. It is the first increase in private school funding in 15 years, Seymour said, a period when the total independent school roll rose from about 27,600 in 2010 to 33,000 in 2024. Seymour said: "Often parents are making big sacrifices because they would prefer to send their child to an independent school. "They pay just as much tax as anyone else, yet the money…...