TVNZ stories
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2degrees appoints Emma-Kate Greer as new Chief Customer Officer
Wed, 22nd May 2024
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2degrees appoints Emma-Kate Greer as new Chief Customer Officer, aiming to enhance customer experience across its vast network of services and stores.
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TVNZ launches innovative sports streaming service with MediaKind & Qibb
Tue, 16th Apr 2024
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public cloud
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digital entertainment
TVNZ, in alliance with MediaKind and Qibb, debuts a cutting-edge sports streaming service on TVNZ+, using cloud-based platform for efficient live streaming of major sports events.
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Angelina Farry named new CEO of IAB New Zealand
Wed, 24th Jan 2024
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network infrastructure
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google
IAB New Zealand appoints Angelina Farry, a veteran of the NZ advertising industry with over two decades of experience, as its new CEO.
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TVNZ first to adopt AWS Clean Rooms for secure advertisement innovation
Fri, 1st Dec 2023
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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data privacy
TVNZ becomes the first Aotearoa media firm to utilise AWS Clean Rooms, enhancing secure, innovative advertising strategies.
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2degrees promotes Emma-Kate Greer to Chief Corporate Affairs Officer
Wed, 1st Mar 2023
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edutech
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cleantech
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sustainability
Emma-Kate Greer promoted to Chief Corporate Affairs Officer by 2degrees. Will continue to focus on sustainability and Kaupapa Mori initiatives.
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Spark to exit Spark Sport in the second half of 2023
Fri, 16th Dec 2022
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phishing
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email security
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digital entertainment
Spark Sport announces that TVNZ will be the home of the majority of its content starting from July 2023. New Zealand Cricket has already agreed to the deal.
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Exclusive interview: Andrew Blakey on TVNZ’s new streaming platform
Mon, 2nd Jul 2018
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digital entertainment
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nz
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tvnz
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.
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Spark buys 2019 Rugby World Cup broadcast rights, should you worry?
Mon, 16th Apr 2018
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tvnz
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3g
Spark secures Rugby World Cup 2019 streaming rights, promising flexible pricing and accessibility for all Kiwis, not just Spark customers. Should fans worry?.
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TVNZ ondemand's new look finding no love with viewers
Mon, 8th May 2017
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digital entertainment
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tvnz
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video
Users have taken to social media to lament the fact that bugs in the app have not been fixed despite the update.
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Count 'em up: More big names strike out at Sky-Vodafone merger
Thu, 18th Aug 2016
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tvnz
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sky
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telco
Blue Reach, Freeview, InternetNZ, Spark, Trustpower, TUANZ, TVNZ and 2degrees all have serious concerns about the Sky-Vodafone merger.
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TVNZ packs for Rio, despite demands from Sky TV
Mon, 1st Aug 2016
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tvnz
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sky
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olympic games
Despite recent uncertainty, Sky TV will be joined by Television New Zealand (TVNZ) at the 2016 Olympic games in Rio De Janeiro.
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FreeviewPlus now on satellite
Fri, 22nd Apr 2016
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spacetech
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digital entertainment
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tvnz
Freeview New Zealand has expanded its FreeviewPlus service to include satellite, increasing access to on-demand content for all Kiwi viewers.
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American Super Bowl but no NZ sport? What's the deal, TVNZ?
Tue, 9th Feb 2016
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tvnz
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nz first
NZ First tackles TVNZ for live Super Bowl coverage whilst national sports remain sidelined for free-to-air viewers.
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TVNZ ramps up online offering
Fri, 27th Nov 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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tvnz ondemand
TVNZ has announced it is ramping up its online offering, adding 200 new hours of exclusive content to TVNZ OnDemand.
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TVNZ OnDemand coming to the PS3 and PS4
Thu, 22nd Oct 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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tvnz
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.
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Pacific Islands to access more NZ TV and Sport, for free
Fri, 11th Sep 2015
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digital entertainment
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tv
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tvnz
The Government has launched a new broadcasting initiative that will see several Pacific Islands have access to more NZ TV content and sports coverage.
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TVNZ launches digital-first news platform
Mon, 6th Jul 2015
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apps
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tvnz
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media
TVNZ has launched ONE News Now, a website and app dedicated to video content, in response to changing news consumption habits.
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Shots continue in global mode fracas
Mon, 20th Apr 2015
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global mode
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tvnz
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lightbox
Global Mode developer BNSL is calling for a declaratory judgement in the global mode fracas, but says it will defend any action.
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Consumer: Global mode action 'protectionism' and 'huge blow for consumers'
Mon, 13th Apr 2015
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lightbox
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global mode
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tvnz
Consumer NZ slams proposed action to block global mode, calling it a huge blow to consumers and protectionism of old content distribution models.
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CallPlus hits back at global mode action; subtly calls out Spark
Wed, 8th Apr 2015
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orcon
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slingshot
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telco
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.