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ONE News presenter, Wendy Petrie has had a baby boy weighing 3.81 kg (8lb 4oz). The yet-to-be named little boy was born this morning and is Wendy Petrie & husband Ross Peebles third child and first son. Wendy says he is doing very well and her daughters, Addison (5) and Liv (3) are beside themselves with ... Full story

Soap star Jodi Gordon is quitting Home and Away after five years. The actress who plays Martha McKenzie, will film her final scenes at the end of next month. A Channel 7 spokeswoman made the following statement. "Jodi has put in a tremendous five years on Home and Away. It was a mutual decision for her to take this next ... Full story

Never one to turn down a challenge, Top Gear’s James May is taking on some madcap toy adventures in a bid to get children out of their bedrooms and away from their Playstations. 3’s brand new series James May’s Toy Stories premieres on Wednesday, February 3rd at 7:30pm on 3. In James May's Toy Stories, James is going to ... Full story

Light-hearted online debate as lead to a video comparing the new look Channel 7 'Sunrise' to US morning show 'Today' being posted on YouTube. Check it out for yourself (More on the relaunch can be found here): Full story

Campbell Live's comprehensive and exclusive coverage of yesterday's Auckland power cuts resulted in a triumphant return for the programme last night in key Auckland and Metro demographics. In the 18-49 Auckland Urban audience, Campbell Live won a 24.6% share, four times greater than Close Up's audience of 6%. Campbell Live's figures showed a significant win, with an audience share ... Full story

Rachel Smalley made her debut on Nightline last night. The former TV3 London correspondent took over from Samantha Hayes who finished last week. Hayes has moved to a reporting position on 3 News at 6 to cover environment and conservation.... Full story

3’s award winning show Target returns for a new season with more consumer information and its trademark hidden camera item. Target premieres Tuesday, January 26th at 7:30pm on 3. Presented by Jeanette Thomas and Brooke Howard-Smith, Target provides useful consumer information in an entertaining and educational style. “It’s the start of a new decade and the start of a new ... Full story

Australia's Channel 7 has given it's morning news show a makeover. The show hosted by Melissa Doyle and David "Kochie" Koch has a brand new set, music and graphics. Below is a video and some snapshots from this morning’s broadcast:... Full story

Nicole (Tessa James), Aden (Todd Lasance), Miles (Josh Quong Tart), Geoff (Lincoln Lewis) and all the other Summer Bay favourites are returning to our screens for another action-packed series when Home and Away premieres its 2010 season on Monday, February 1st at 5:30pm on 3. According to series producer Cameron Welsh, Home and Away fans can expect much lighter ... Full story

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