RNZ boss expects TVNZ news 'integration'

RNZ boss expects TVNZ news 'integration'
RNZ chief executive Paul Thompson. (Image: supplied)
Daniel Dunkley
RNZ chief executive Paul Thompson expects the new state broadcast entity to operate with an “integrated news team”, following the group’s merger with TVNZ.After the government announced plans to press ahead with a merger under a single new crown entity, Thompson believes the news divisions will be eventually be remodelled to encourage closer cooperation and pooling of resources.Thompson told BusinessDesk: “My assumption is that it will be an integrated news service, but with lots of different bits to it. I’ve...

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