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Former newspaper editors back decision to block Fairfax/NZME merger
A group of former newspaper editors has backed the Commerce Commission's preliminary decision to block a merger between New Zealand's two newspaper chains.
NZME shares take hammering over Fairfax merger news
Shares in NZME have slumped after the Commerce Commission revealed it planned to turn down the media company's merger with Fairfax.
Fairfax-NZME (no) merger
Merja Myllylhati of AUT's Journalism, Media and Democracy Research Centre discusses media ownership in New Zealand Audio
Commerce Commission says no to Fairfax-NZME media merger
The Commerce Commission is planning to decline to authorise the merger between media giants Fairfax and NZME, it has revealed this morning.
Flaming phones and selling social media: the data market
Peter Griffin on a US report that shows how Facebook, Twitter and other social networks are selling information about us to law enforcement agencies. Also newly released advertising figures show how… Audio
Mega media merger deal one step closer
New Zealand's two biggest media companies have signed a deal that will see NZME buy Fairfax for $55 million, but Fairfax will receive a 41 percent stake in the expanded company.
Fairfax and NZME merger decision delayed
The Commerce Commission has delayed its decision on whether to approve a giant media merger between Fairfax and NZME. We talk to former NZ Herald editor Tim Murphy. Audio
Comcom decision on media merger next year
The Commerce Commission has delayed a decision on the proposed Fairfax and NZME media merger, until next year. Audio
Media merger decision expected next year
The Commerce Commission will decide early next year if the merger of media companies Fairfax and NZME will go ahead.
Sky TV loses bid to block use of Olympic footage
The failure of Sky TV's attempt to stop Fairfax NZ from using Olympic clips on its website is a victory for press freedom, says Fairfax. Audio
Sky defends its decision to take Fairfax to court
Fairfax is using more footage of the Olympics than it is entitled to use and that's why Sky is taking the media company to court, Sky's Director of Communications Kirsty Way says. Video, Audio
Fairfax move to broadband retailer surprises market
Fairfax's move into consumer broadband has surprised some analysts. Audio
Fairfax getting into broadband
Media company Fairfax New Zealand says its move into offering consumer broadband fibre services is needed to secure its financial future. Audio
Fairfax to launch ISP called Stuff Fibre
Media company Fairfax New Zealand is to launch a new internet service provider (ISP) business.
Sports editor outlines RNZ plans for Olympics coverage
Media companies Fairfax and NZME have decided to pull out of going to Rio to cover the Olympics next month, saying Sky Television is using its broadcasting rights to unfairly curtail news coverage… Audio
Media stoush over rights to Rio
Sky Television has expressed surprise Fairfax and NZME have decided not to go to Brazil to cover the Olympic Games. Audio
Horton Media opposes Fairfaz-NZME merger
The Commerce Commission has many of the submssions they've received on the NZME-Fairfax merger public, including one from Horton Media - related to the family who owned the NZ Herald. Video, Audio
Terms for Fairfax-NZME merger probe released
The changing shape of the media sector will be prominent in the Commerce Commission's investigation of the proposed merger between Fairfax and NZME.
Competition watchdog outlines media merger inquiry
Changes in the media sector including whether there are different print, broadcast and online markets look set to figure prominently in the Commerce Commission's investigation into the proposed merger… Audio
Media merger partners make their case
New Zealand's two biggest news publishers want to merge and they have submitted their application for the competition watchdog's approval. Mediawatch looks at the case they have put forward. Audio