Stuff moves into TV news with Three deal

Stuff moves into TV news with Three deal
Stuff will produce TV news for WBD's Three channel. (Image: Supplied)
Daniel Dunkley
Stuff will produce news bulletins for TV Three after the closure of Newshub, marking a significant shift in strategy for the newspaper publisher.The media group behind Wellington masthead, the Post, has reached an agreement to provide an hour-long evening news programme for Three and streaming service Three Now. It will produce a half-hour bulletin on the weekends.Last week, three’s owner, US giant Warner Bros Discovery (WBD), confirmed plans to shut down Newshub and most of its local broadcast operation, affecting up to 300 jobs. &#...

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