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Hirschfeld to produce Tova’s Today FM show
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Hirschfeld to produce Tova’s Today FM show

Carol Hirschfeld has worked for TVNZ, TV3 and was once head of programming for Māori Television.

Daniel Dunkley 20 Jan 2022
Tova's legal battle threatens Today FM launch
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Tova's legal battle threatens Today FM launch

The broadcast journalist is locked in a legal battle with Discovery over a restraint of trade clause, which reportedly prevents her from joining MediaWorks for three months after the end of her contract.

Daniel Dunkley 18 Jan 2022
North & South gets new editor; publishers return to Europe
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North & South gets new editor; publishers return to Europe

Kirsty Cameron will take over as editor from Rachel Morris, who has decided to step down from her role to focus on freelance projects.

Staff reporters 10 Jan 2022
The rise of the robot reporter
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The rise of the robot reporter

Artificial intelligence is disrupting news journalism around the world. NZ's Enlighten Designs is accelerating the transformation.

Daniel Dunkley 10 Jan 2022