TVNZ stories

I had the opportunity to sit down with TVNZ development manager Andrew Blakey to discuss the launch of HEIHEI, a new streaming service for Kiwi kids.>>

Spark announced that it has secured the rights to bring to New Zealanders the Rugby World Cup 2019.>>

Users have taken to social media to lament the fact that bugs in the app have not been fixed despite the update.>>

Blue Reach, Freeview, InternetNZ, Spark, Trustpower, TUANZ, TVNZ and 2degrees all have serious concerns about the Sky-Vodafone merger.>>

Despite recent uncertainty, Sky TV will be joined by Television New Zealand (TVNZ) at the 2016 Olympic games in Rio De Janeiro.>>

The New Zealand First party is slamming TVNZ following the live screening of the American Super Bowl. >>

​​TVNZ has announced it is ramping up its online offering, adding 200 new hours of exclusive content to TVNZ OnDemand.>>

The TVNZ OnDemand app will be launching to the PS3 and PS4 consoles. Kiwi TV fans will be able to catch up on their favourite shows. >>

The Government has launched a new broadcasting initiative that will see several Pacific Islands have access to more NZ TV content and sports coverage.>>

“We've really invested in our journalists and our technology to make ONE News Now a reality.">>

Global Mode developer BNSL is calling for a declaratory judgement in the global mode fracas, but says it will defend any action.>>

Consumer NZ slams proposed action to block global mode, calling it a huge blow to consumers and protectionism of old content distribution models>>

CallPlus has hit back at legal action by broadcasters trying to stop global mode - and subtly called out Spark for its role in the legal fracas.>>

It’s the most talked about letter around. We take a peek at exactly what Sky, TVNZ, Lightbox and MediaWorks are claiming – and what they’re demanding.>>

Unlimited Internet has become the first New Zealand ISP to bow to pressure from broadcasters over ISPs providing access to geo-blocked content.>>

"Efforts to undermine competition like this aren't innovation: they are just trying to reduce our choices," says InternetNZ chief executive.>>

Professional director Joan Withers has been named chair of Television New Zealand, replacing Wayne Walden.>>

Television New Zealand, the state-owned broadcaster, expects to resume dividend payments in 2016, having gained approvals to halt payments in fiscal 2>>

Television New Zealand, the state-owned broadcaster, posted a drop in first-half profit of about 5 percent as advertising revenue weakened and costs r>>

TVNZ OnDemand has today announced it will be launching a new interface in February, aiming to optimise Kiwis’ viewing experiences>>

The channel was crowned Best Entertainment site for the second year running, as well as Best Site for Families, something the company says proves TVNZ OnDemand is very much the people’s choice.>>

"The reference to parallel importing is a red herring..." And yet it's still legal.>>

Do we want to lose our New Zealand content and get fed on a diet of overseas tripe, or do we want to challenge the world with the amazing content we create here?>>

"This collusion is just the latest example of big business trying to quash competition.">>