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Regions fear their papers could fold after merger rejected
Rotorua's mayor Steve Chadwick told our reporter Tom Furley that local newspapers are essential, amid fears they may be shut down, after the Commerce Commission rejected the proposed merger between… Audio
Media companies 'surprised and disappointed' by merger decision
Fairfax Media and NZME are considering appealing the Commerce Commission's rejection of their proposed plans to merge. Audio
A difficult day for a 150-year-old paper
First Person - After today's Fairfax and NZME merger rejection, Nelson Mail alumni Tracy Neal visits her old paper at a crucial time in its history. Video
Futures of NZME, Fairfax unknown after merger denied
The heads of both media giants say they're not sure what the future holds as print advertising revenues continue to decline. Audio
Regional newspapers in spotlight after merger denied
The Marlborough Express is now published just three days a week, and changes may have to be made to other Fairfax papers. Tracy Neal looks at the Nelson Mail and what might happen to it. Video, Audio
Australian journalists to strike over job cuts
Staff at the Sydney Morning Herald and The Age in Melbourne have voted to walk off the job for a week over Fairfax's plan to cut 125 editorial jobs in Australia.
Fairfax COO Andrew Boyle on Commerce Commission decision
The Commerce Commission ruled against the merger after finding the case against it more persuasive than the case for it. Fairfax COO Andrew Boyle says he's disappointed with the decision. Audio
NZME and Fairfax merge denied by Commerce Commission
The Commerce Commission has ruled NZME and Fairfax cannot merge, despite the companies making the strongest case they could. Checkpoint talks to NZME's CEO Michael Boggs. Audio
Never the twain will meet
AUT's Merja Myllylahti explains the pros and cons of the rejected merger of NZME and Fairfax Media. Audio
StuffMe solution lies in local news
Opinion - Plans for a Fairfax and NZME merger have been scuppered, and Clive Lind says their futures now lie in the regions and local papers the companies were built from.
Torpedoed media merger points to gloomy future
Opinion - The merger between New Zealand's two biggest publishers of news was always unimaginative and short-sighted, but whatever happens now, the prospects for journalism are bleak, writes Gavin…
No surprises in Comcom decision - law specialist
A competition law specialist, Andy Glenie, says despite delays in giving its decision, the Commerce Commission was clearly unimpressed by the applicants' new evidence. Audio
Comcom shoots down mega media merger
The Commerce Commission has shot down the proposed merger between the country's two main newspaper groups -- Fairfax and NZME. Audio
Break-up could be possible if merger rejected
A competition law specialist says two of the country's biggest media companies may decide to break-off parts of their businesses if they can't merge together. Audio
Mega media merger unlikely to get approval
A mega-merger to unite the country's two biggest media groups will likely get the thumbs down from regulators, says a competition law specialist.
Com Com delays NZME-Fairfax decision again
A decision on the proposed merger between NZME and Fairfax NZ has been deferred for a second time after the two companies tabled a lengthy new submission.
NZME-Fairfax merger decision delayed
A decision on the proposed merger between media groups NZME and Fairfax New Zealand has been delayed for a month.
Head of Fairfax NZ resigns
The head of Fairfax NZ has resigned and will leave the media company to work at ASB Bank two days after the Commerce Commission's decision on the merger with NZME is due.
Australian company sniffs around NZ radio assets
An Australian radio company has confirmed it is interested in buying the radio assets of local media company NZME.
NZME, Fairfax hit back at Commerce Commission over merger criticisim
The Commerce Commission strayed beyond its remit in its initial negative reaction to a proposed merger by Fairfax and NZME, the media companies say.