Michael Anderson
Public media plan moves forward behind closed doors
The government appointed eight people this week to oversee a business case which could be a blueprint for a new public media entity to replace TVNZ and RNZ - but the public won't see it before the… Audio
MediaWorks boss stepping down
The chief executive of MediaWorks, Michael Anderson, has resigned and will leave the broadcasting company at the end of this year after four years at the helm.
Coming up
New Zealand Cuckoo Migration Project
It's Springtime and that means one thing for Cuckoo watchers here, the birds migration here. The New Zealand Migration Cuckoo projects gathers information about two species: the shining cuckoo and the… Audio, Gallery
New era in broadcasting - or more of the same?
$15 million of fresh funding for public broadcasting will be split between RNZ, New Zealand on Air and a new fund targeting "under-served audiences." It's the biggest single boost for public… Audio
Media boss hits out at government policy
The boss of major media company MediaWorks has hit out at the new government's plan to boost public broadcasting - and even claimed it could wipe out his business. Audio
Mediaworks names new boss for tough job
Broadcasting company Mediaworks has appointed a new chief executive from Australia. Michael Anderson will have a tough job leading a company that has had a turbulent time in an increasingly…
Coming up
Kili island in Marshalls benefits from solar plant
The Marshall Islands island of Kili is benefiting from a new solar and wind-powered water desalination plant. Audio
Shining cuckoo project
Dr Michael Anderson from Massey University needs your help; he wants you to listen out for the shining cuckoo's arrival in New Zealand, and tell him when and where they arrive. Audio
Long-tailed Cuckoos on Little Barrier Island
Catching long-tailed cuckoos to attach satellite transmitters and track their movements is a frustrating exercise. Audio
Cuckoos and the Endemic Mohouidae Bird Family
Three small forest birds, which are host to shining cuckoo chicks, have been placed in a new endemic bird family Audio
Teachers, children tired by long school terms
Teachers and children say they are tired and fed up as they near the end of an unusually long first half to their school year. Audio