TVNZ will bring New Zealanders the Beijing Olympics in High Definition TV on TV ONE. TVNZ will introduce High Definition TV on the Freeview Digital Terrestrial platform (DTT), which is timed to go live during the first half of next year. TVNZ will invest in the technology infrastructure to introduce both TV ONE and TV2 [ Read More ]
New Head of Factual Programming at South Pacific Pictures
September 27, 2007 By Leave a Comment
South Pacific Pictures has appointed Nicola van der Meijden as Head of Factual Programming. Nicola has extensive production experience in live television broadcasts as well as factual and entertainment programming. Most recently she worked as a Producer for TVNZ’s Production Unit. Nicola has previously worked with South Pacific Pictures as Producer for NZ Idol series [ Read More ]
Maori TV showcases more NZ Short Films
September 26, 2007 By 1 Comment
Maori Television continues to showcase critically-acclaimed New Zealand short films and filmmakers in the weekly slot, ITI POUNAMU, every Monday at 9.30 PM. Filmmakers Ainsley Gardiner and Tearepa Kahi are hosting the series which features short films every week followed by a critique from the presenters and interviews with filmmakers or industry professionals. Films previously [ Read More ]
Parliament TV to broadcast on Freeview
September 26, 2007 By Leave a Comment
Since launching in May digital television and radio platform Freeview has announced a compelling range of new services, including TVNZ Kidzone, Family, and Showcase plus Triangle Stratos. The latest is Parliament TV, which will include live broadcasts of all sessions from the House of Representatives including question time, legislative debates, matters of urgency and extended [ Read More ]
TV3 set to launch early morning news show – Sunrise
September 26, 2007 By Leave a Comment
Television journalist Carly Flynn and radio broadcaster James Coleman will present 3’s early morning news show, Sunrise, screening weekdays at 6:30am, starting Tuesday, October 2nd. An experienced journalist, Carly is a familiar face to New Zealanders having presented 3’s successful Nightline programme for the last two years. James is a talk host on RadioLIVE and [ Read More ]