Archive for October, 2009

While watching 7 News last night I noticed something odd in the background. Check it out: Full story

Thanks to Dave for sending this one in. Full story

Critically acclaimed theatre troupe, The Naked Samoans are coming out of retirement for a special one-off performance of their ‘Go Home’ show to raise money for those affected by the recent tsunami in Samoa. The Naked Samoans, which consists of performers David Fane (bro’Town, Outrageous Fortune, Diplomatic Immunity) Robbie Magasiva (Shortland Street, Sione’s Wedding, The Tattooist), Oscar Kightley (bro’Town, Sione’s Wedding, Arts laureate; NZOM), Mario Gaoa ... Full story

MediaWorks Radio has hired one of New Zealand’s most accomplished radio Account Managers, Peter Rackley. After nearly 20 years as an Account Manager for The Radio Network, Peter Rackley has been appointed as a Senior Business Development Manager for MediaWorks Radio. Originally an Account Executive at 1251AM (now Classic Hits), Mr Rackley has spent the last 12 years at Newstalk ZB where he has been ... Full story

Telecom launched their new logo tonight. What do you think of it? Full story

TVNZ is delighted to welcome Joan Withers to the company’s Board of Directors. Ms Withers, who has extensive media experience in both radio and newspapers, replaces Phillip Melchior whose term recently expired. Ms Withers was the Chief Executive Officer of The Radio Network, the largest radio network in the country, until 1997 when she began an 8-year career as a professional company director serving on the Boards ... Full story

SKY TV is moving to expand its programming roles as part of a commitment to developing its in-house channel management team. Current Prime Channel Manager Karen Bieleski has been promoted to the newly created position of Head of General Entertainment and Prime, overseeing SKY’s in-house channels Prime, The Box, Vibe and Arts. Prime’s Associate Channel Manager Kathy Wright will move ... Full story

Here are a few clips taken from this mornings Fox News coverage of the run away balloon thought to have a child inside it. Full story

Bob McNeil tonight marks 20 years reporting for 3 News. The team at TV3 have put together this hilarious video looking back at some of his more interesting moments. To the king of the stand up, well done and we all look forward to the next 20 years! Watch it here Full story

From today weather watchers can keep up with the latest forecasts or submit their own weather updates, pictures and comments on the ONE Weather fanpage on Facebook. The page has been launched today and coincides with severe thunderstorms forecast for Northland, Auckland, Great Barrier Island and the Coromandel Peninsula this evening. An active storm band is expected to cross ... Full story