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RUNN coming to Netflix in Australia, NZ

Fred Media/Radar has announced that its inspirational title, RUNN – The Nedd Brockmann Documentary, is being made available on Netflix Australia and New Zealand. Produced by WildBear Entertainment and Bursty Company and launched to the international market by Fred Media/Radar during MIPCOM 2024, the one-hour documentary will be available to screen on Netflix Australia and […]

January 22, 2025

How portable entertainment devices support travellers’ streaming needs

Have you ever been stuck on a long flight or waiting at a terminal, craving your favourite movie or TV show to pass the time? Travelling can be thrilling, but staying connected to your entertainment essentials can be challenging. Portable entertainment devices have revolutionised how travelers enjoy streaming on the go, making long journeys more […]

January 16, 2025

Forecast: NZ telco, pay-TV revenue set for modest growth

The total telecom and pay-TV services revenue in New Zealand is expected to see a marginal yet consistent increase from $3.2 billion (€3.08bn) in 2024 to $3.4 billion in 2029, a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 1.5 per cent. This will be supported by revenue growth in the mobile data, fixed voice and fixed […]

December 20, 2024

One NZ Satellite TXT begins rolling out to customers

The One NZ Satellite TXT initial service has commened rolling out to customers on eligible phones and plans at no extra cost, helping One NZ to deliver mobile coverage like never before where you have clear line of sight to the sky. Joe Goddard, Experience & Commercial Director at One NZ, says: “We have lift-off! […]

December 19, 2024

The Sanctuary picked up by Warner Bros Discovery NZ

LA-based film and TV studio Happy Accidents today announces its coproduction with leading New Zealand-based production company Kevin & Co for new original comedy series The Sanctuary (8×22’) has been picked up by Warner Bros. Discovery in New Zealand for free-to-air network Three and BVOD service ThreeNow.  The series has just been greenlit in the final NZ On […]

December 11, 2024

Endeavor Streaming, Sky NZ expand deal

Endeavor Streaming and Sky New Zealand have expanded their partnership with a multi-year deal that includes a range of user experience enhancements, personalisation features and advanced advertising capabilities, designed to elevate the viewing experience and unlock new revenue streams for the sports streaming platform, Sky Sport Now. Endeavor Streaming first partnered with Sky in 2014 […]

December 10, 2024

Nielsen launches Advanced Audiences in NZ

Nielsen has announced the launch of Advanced Audiences in New Zealand, (powered by Nielsen Consumer & Media Insights – CMI), which is backed by strategic integrations with a number of demand-side platforms (DSPs), with over 4,000 segments to use via advanced digital campaign targeting capabilities across the country. The Nielsen Advanced Audiences solution offers seamless […]

November 29, 2024

New Zealand hits Starlink with criminal charges

New Zealand’s Commerce Commission has hit local telco One NZ (the former Vodafone NZ) with criminal charges alleging false representations of its Starlink Direct-To-Cell service, and breaching the country’s Fair Trade Act. One NZ had seemingly jumped the gun with its Starlink publicity and marketing campaign and talked about 100 percent national coverage but failed […]

November 18, 2024By Chris Forrester

OUTtv on Prime Video in NZ

OUTtv, the LGBTQ+ streaming service, has launched on Prime Video in New Zealand as an add-on subscription, as well as co-commissioning Winner Winner Chicken Dinner with TVNZ, produced by Warner Bros International Television Production New Zealand. Winner Winner Chicken Dinner is a new game show, hosted by leading New Zealand drag queens, Kita Mean and […]

November 14, 2024

Netflix opens new Sydney office

Netflix has opened a new office on the traditional land of the Gadigal people in Chippendale, Sydney cementing what it called “a bright future” for the next decade of Australian stories.  Netflix Co-CEO Greg Peters welcomed a room full of Australian creatives, policymakers, media and industry peers to the new hub that will serve as […]

October 23, 2024