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Wanting 'to present me as some sort of extremist': Billionaire takes aim at journalists' union
Union hits back at Jim Grenon, accusing him of PR 'deflection' over 'simple request'.

Cool kids on the block: Advertising pair’s epic move to buy their billboard firm
The glow of success: Pair defy early sceptics in audacious new business deal.

Grenon's NZME letter revealed: 'I do not propose to act as an average, passive board chair'
Billionaire's view is of 'poor performance, bloated costs and weak public disclosure'.

Revealed: The six names vying to overthrow the board of NZ Herald and ZB owner NZME
Nominations include billionaire, a prominent blogger and lawyer and a private equity exec.

‘Clumsy deception’: Billionaire who wants NZME board cleanout opens up on plans, union criticism
Jim Grenon indicates renewed Herald editorial investment, wants to increase readership.

Outdoor advertising 'circus': Why did new $350m AT contracts come off the rails?
AT has spent more than $1m in salaries and on contractors in an unresolved tender process.

Billionaire investor wants clean-out of NZ Herald owner’s board; Second businessman backs him
The executive chair of another NZME shareholder says he supports the move for a new board.

Two giant ad agencies want to merge: Here's what they say about NZ market and their competitors
A new document unveils agencies' assessment of NZ market, clients and talent.

TVNZ changes: Carol Hirschfeld's new role; sport in spotlight as rugby rights hit crunch point
TVNZ boss: 'I think New Zealanders would love to see rugby free-to-air.'

NZ-based Canadian billionaire takes substantial stake in Herald publisher NZME
The private equity tycoon has been linked to an alternative news venture; NZME responds.

A Sky full of scars: Pay TV chair on viewer anger and why he wanted overseas board members
Exclusive: Sky chair on satellite woes and compensation, rugby rights and exec turnover.

Back on camera: Ryan Bridge to host new morning news show; Sky chair's line on rugby rights
TVNZ's finances revealed; Hosking-Luxon - six ways to avoid a train wreck interview.