Archive for the ‘Broadcasting and Media’ Category

TV3’s weekend current affairs show “The Nation” has a new presenter. Sean Plunket, the host of Radio New Zealand’s Morning Report, will join the programme on August 7. TV3 Political Editor Duncan Garner will continue to conduct political interviews on the programme. Mr Plunket is a 25 year veteran of broadcast journalism and has been co-hosting the critically acclaimed Morning ... Full story

Football has scored its largest NZ television audience ever. Analysis of the FIFA World Cup television ratings show that more than 3 million people or 76% of the population aged over 5 years tuned in to TV ONE to watch the football during the month long tournament. “It was always going to be great football and terrific television but this ... Full story

The controversial new TV3 Monday night promotion which has been labelled a "rip off" by some, has been pulled. “After a great response to our Monday night movie promo, the campaign has run its course and won’t be going to air again." said Mediaworks Director of Marketing and Communications, Roger Beaumont. “Our intention with the promo was to have some fun and have viewers notice that we ... Full story

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A parody song based on hit song performed by pop icons Katy Perry and Snoop Dogg has taken off in its own right. ‘Porirua Gurls’, written and performed by X105 radio announcers Gary Pointon and Jono Manks (aka ‘Manksy’), highlights some the greatest things about Porirua City and its surrounding suburbs and is based on #1 hit song ‘California Gurls’. Initially released via www.x105fm.com, the song has ... Full story

Written by Tim Balme (Outrageous Fortune, The Almighty Johnsons, Brown Brothers), Stolen: The Baby Kahu Story, screening on Wednesday, July 28th at 8:30pm on 3, tells the griping true story of the 2002 kidnapping of baby Kahu Durie. No missing persons case in recent New Zealand history gripped the nation more than the kidnapping of baby Kahu Durie. ... Full story

Respected Sunday presenter and long-time foreign correspondent, Cameron Bennett, is leaving TVNZ after 24 years. He will continue on air until the end of August. Cameron’s departure arises from format changes to the Sunday programme, which provided him with a natural opening to assess his personal priorities. Cameron says he and TVNZ are parting on excellent terms: “I feel I ... Full story

Observant news geeks may have noticed a difference in the way 3 News was presented last night. According to Alistair Wilkinson's Twitter page, a technical problem believed to be the main projection screen was to blame. Wilkinson also engaged in conversations via Twitter over how the director should deal with the issues, taking suggestions from followers. I personally liked the stand up to close the show. ... Full story

Taken from the Herald on Sunday. Bangkok, South Korea? And who is the LSD Sound System? Full story

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