TVNZ stories

Dentsu Aotearoa triumphs at IAB NZ 2024 awards night
Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
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The IAB New Zealand 2024 Digital Advertising Awards saw Dentsu Aotearoa win Best in Show for the impactful 'Ancient Influencers' campaign, among other accolades.

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.

TVNZ launches innovative sports streaming service with MediaKind & Qibb
Tue, 16th Apr 2024
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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.

Angelina Farry named new CEO of IAB New Zealand
Wed, 24th Jan 2024
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IAB New Zealand appoints Angelina Farry, a veteran of the NZ advertising industry with over two decades of experience, as its new CEO.

TVNZ first to adopt AWS Clean Rooms for secure advertisement innovation
Fri, 1st Dec 2023
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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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Emma-Kate Greer promoted to Chief Corporate Affairs Officer by 2degrees. Will continue to focus on sustainability and Kaupapa Mori initiatives.

Spark to exit Spark Sport in the second half of 2023
Fri, 16th Dec 2022
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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.

Exclusive interview: Andrew Blakey on TVNZ’s new streaming platform
Mon, 2nd Jul 2018
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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 buys 2019 Rugby World Cup broadcast rights, should you worry?
Mon, 16th Apr 2018
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Spark secures Rugby World Cup 2019 streaming rights, promising flexible pricing and accessibility for all Kiwis, not just Spark customers. Should fans worry?.

TVNZ ondemand's new look finding no love with viewers
Mon, 8th May 2017
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Users have taken to social media to lament the fact that bugs in the app have not been fixed despite the update.

Count 'em up: More big names strike out at Sky-Vodafone merger
Thu, 18th Aug 2016
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Blue Reach, Freeview, InternetNZ, Spark, Trustpower, TUANZ, TVNZ and 2degrees all have serious concerns about the Sky-Vodafone merger.

TVNZ packs for Rio, despite demands from Sky TV
Mon, 1st Aug 2016
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Despite recent uncertainty, Sky TV will be joined by Television New Zealand (TVNZ) at the 2016 Olympic games in Rio De Janeiro.

FreeviewPlus now on satellite
Fri, 22nd Apr 2016
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Freeview New Zealand has expanded its FreeviewPlus service to include satellite, increasing access to on-demand content for all Kiwi viewers.

American Super Bowl but no NZ sport? What's the deal, TVNZ?
Tue, 9th Feb 2016
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NZ First tackles TVNZ for live Super Bowl coverage whilst national sports remain sidelined for free-to-air viewers.

TVNZ ramps up online offering
Fri, 27th Nov 2015
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TVNZ has announced it is ramping up its online offering, adding 200 new hours of exclusive content to TVNZ OnDemand.

TVNZ OnDemand coming to the PS3 and PS4
Thu, 22nd Oct 2015
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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.

Pacific Islands to access more NZ TV and Sport, for free
Fri, 11th Sep 2015
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The Government has launched a new broadcasting initiative that will see several Pacific Islands have access to more NZ TV content and sports coverage.

TVNZ launches digital-first news platform
Mon, 6th Jul 2015
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TVNZ has launched ONE News Now, a website and app dedicated to video content, in response to changing news consumption habits.

Shots continue in global mode fracas
Mon, 20th Apr 2015
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Global Mode developer BNSL is calling for a declaratory judgement in the global mode fracas, but says it will defend any action.

Consumer: Global mode action 'protectionism' and 'huge blow for consumers'
Mon, 13th Apr 2015
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Consumer NZ slams proposed action to block global mode, calling it a huge blow to consumers and protectionism of old content distribution models.