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TV3's morning shows Sunrise and ASB Business have been axed. Sources tell Dan News that staff were informed of the decision this morning and the decision is effective immediately, the last shows went to air this morning. Sunrise has been broadcasting 7-9am weekdays since 2007 but has struggled to compete with TVNZ's Breakfast in the ratings. Here is the statement from ... Full story

3 News is outrating One News in its own target audience of 25-54 year olds nationally. For the month of March, 3 News recorded a 31.3% share, compared with One News’ 27.5% share, down a whopping 23.0% compared to their 35.6% share this time last year. In TV3’s own key demographic (18-49 national) the figures see 3 News ... Full story

3 News reporter Rachel Morton has confirmed she is moving to Auckland. Morton has been reporting for TV3 from Wellington for the last 3 years. "I'm excited about the move and looking forward to the challenge" she told Dan News. News of the move has come just a week after it was announced Kate Lynch was leaving 3 News for ... Full story

MediaWorks is again proudly lending support to Earth Hour, and encouraging Kiwis to get in behind this worldwide initiative to combat global warming. As the first time zone in the world to celebrate Earth Hour, New Zealanders are urged to switch off the lights on Saturday, March 27 between 8.30pm and 9.30pm and be the first in the world ... Full story

Veteran broadcaster Christiane Amanpour is leaving CNN. The network reported that their chief international correspondent will leave in August after 27 years to join ABC News as the host of "This Week". While at CNN she interviewed some of the most powerful people in world politics including Mohammad Khatami Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, Tony Blair, Jacques Chirac and Pervez Musharraf. - ... Full story

TV3's new weekly political current affairs show "The Nation" will premiere on Saturday March 20. The show will be hosted by TV3's former political editor Stephen Parker and will "focus on the major players and forces which shape New Zealand." The Nation will air on TV3 at 11AM Saturday's and repeat 8AM Sundays. Full story

A 4th alarm fire at Tristram Marine in Te Rapa, Hamilton has kept fire fighters busy this afternoon. Here are some images sent in by a reader in Hamilton: Thanks to Angela Vance for these images. Full story

American talk show 'Ellen' has a new timeslot. The popular talk show which currently screens in the early afternoon will screen at 5PM from Monday. The move will put the show up against Home and Away which has proven to be a popular lead-in to the news hour on TV3. - Dan News Full story

I thought I would post some of the best video's I've found of the storms hitting Melbourne on a page so everyone can check out just how amazing it was.... Full story

TVNZ and SKY will launch a new TV channel on the pay operator’s platform in June. The new channel, named TVNZ Heartland, will be New Zealand’s first channel with 100% local content and will be available to all subscribers to the SKY basic package. Chief Executive Rick Ellis said TVNZ Heartland would be a showcase of New Zealand’s best home-grown ... Full story