Internet Everywhere

Internet Everywhere

New Zealand was chosen for Google’s pilot test of Project Loon back in 2013. 30 high-tech balloons were launched from Lake Tekapo in a test run of Google’s ambition to provide worldwide internet access from a network of balloons. The Project Loon balloons...
NZME’s Combined Newsroom

NZME’s Combined Newsroom

NZME has combined its print, digital and radio news teams to come together in one integrated, multi-platform, 24/7 operation. The co-location of the teams in NZME’s impressive new facility at 151 Victoria Street will be led by Managing Editor Shayne Currie....
MediaWorks Newshub

MediaWorks Newshub

Newshub is Mediaworks’ multi-platform TV, radio and digital news service, merging 3 News and RadioLIVE news services into a combined organisation. The service will provide the latest news and in-depth analysis across one of New Zealand’s largest media...
Podcasting on Facebook

Podcasting on Facebook

Podcasting On Facebook Podcasting appears to have come full circle. The concept started as an effective way to offer content to the new waves of compact MP3 players in a time before they had 3G or even WiFi connectivity. Podcasting is now receiving renewed interest,...

Broadcast Industry News

Several times a year we distribute a newsletter featuring a summary of New Zealand’s radio & TV industries and related news from around APAC. Every edition also contains a couple of pages of new equipment, technologies and case studies from our recent...
Radio New Zealand Rebrands

Radio New Zealand Rebrands

In an interesting move, Radio New Zealand has dropped the word ‘Radio’ from their name and decided they wish to be called RNZ. Despite the radio industry showing growth in New Zealand, Paul Thompson explains why he feels this re-branding is necessary for...