In a significant&nbsp;development in the New Zealand media landscape, one of the country's major free-to-air television networks, Three, announced plans on Wednesday to cease its newsroom operations, television news broadcasts, and website, potentially resulting in the loss of up to 200 media jobs.

The decision, if implemented, marks the end of 35 years of broadcast news on the Three network, leaving the state-owned TVNZ as the primary producer of broadcast news content in the country.

Warner Bros Discovery, the parent company of Newshub, which airs on Three, cited the need for further cost reductions as the driving force behind the proposed closure of the newsroom.

Glen Kyne, a senior vice president at Warner Bros Discovery for Australia and New Zealand, stressed the economic challenges facing the industry, stating, "Free-to-air and news are expensive businesses to run. Put simply, the economic headwinds means the returns are not there".

While acknowledging the role of Newshub in New Zealand's media landscape, Kyne highlighted&nbsp;the necessity of the proposed changes regardless of &nbsp;their potential impact, saying, "These proposed changes will be hard if they are implemented, but we think they are necessary". The closure, if finalised, would reshape the media landscape in New Zealand, consolidating TVNZ's position as the dominant broadcaster of news content.

Newshub, in a statement on its website, indicated that the proposed closure could result in the loss of jobs for around 200 journalists, producers, editors, camera operators, and associated staff members.

This has raised concerns about the future of journalism in New Zealand and the broader implications for media diversity and public access to information.

Even with the planned closure of its news operations, Warner Bros Discovery expressed intentions to continue operating digital platform ThreeNow and network channel Three.

The network aims to showcase programming from its extensive library and produce local content where feasible funding can be secured.

However, the move signifies the broader challenges facing traditional media outlets globally as they grapple with shifting consumer preferences and advertising revenue dynamics.

The proposed restructuring of Three's news operations is subject to consultation processes as required by New Zealand law, with a final decision expected in early April.

(With inputs from Reuters)

In a significant development in the New Zealand media landscape, one of the country's major free-to-air television networks, Three, announced plans on Wednesday to cease its newsroom operations, television news broadcasts, and website, potentially resulting in the loss of up to 200 media jobs.

In a significant development in the New Zealand media landscape, one of the country's major free-to-air television networks, Three, announced plans on Wednesday to cease its newsroom operations, television news broadcasts, and website, potentially resulting in the loss of up to 200 media jobs. The decision, if implemented, marks the end of 35 years of broadcast news on the Three network, leaving the state-owned TVNZ as the primary producer of broadcast news content in the country. Warner Bros Discovery, the parent company of Newshub, which airs on Three, cited the need for further cost reductions as the driving force behind the proposed closure of the newsroom. Glen Kyne, a senior vice president at Warner Bros Discovery for Australia and New Zealand, stressed the economic challenges facing the industry, stating, "Free-to-air and news are expensive businesses to run. Put simply, the economic headwinds means the returns are not there". While acknowledging the role of Newshub in New Zealand's media landscape, Kyne highlighted the necessity of the proposed changes regardless of their potential impact, saying, "These proposed changes will be hard if they are implemented, but we think they are necessary". The closure, if finalised, would reshape the media landscape in New Zealand, consolidating TVNZ's position as the dominant broadcaster of news content. Newshub, in a statement on its website, indicated that the proposed closure could result in the loss of jobs for around 200 journalists, producers, editors, camera operators, and associated staff members. This has raised concerns about the future of journalism in New Zealand and the broader implications for media diversity and public access to information. Even with the planned closure of its news operations, Warner Bros Discovery expressed intentions to continue operating digital platform ThreeNow and network channel Three. The network aims to showcase programming from its extensive library and produce local content where feasible funding can be secured. However, the move signifies the broader challenges facing traditional media outlets globally as they grapple with shifting consumer preferences and advertising revenue dynamics. The proposed restructuring of Three's news operations is subject to consultation processes as required by New Zealand law, with a final decision expected in early April. (With inputs from Reuters)

New Zealand TV Network Three plans newsroom closure, 200 jobs at risk

The largest US&nbspactors' union and the four major television networks on Saturday agreed to limit auditions in private hotel rooms and homes, ratifying a guideline the screen actors' guild had enacted on its own following the #MeToo uproar, the union said.

SAG-AFTRA, which represents 160,000 actors, and management from ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox reached a tentative agreement on a three-year contract that also includes an array of pay increases, the guild said in a statement. The deal is subject to approval by the guild's board of directors next month.

The networks and union agreed to language similar to that from the union's own Guideline No. 1, issued in April, which called for an end to auditions, interviews and similar professional meetings in private hotel rooms or at private residences.

SAG-AFTRA President Gabrielle Carteris said at the time the goal was to eliminate the potential for "predators to exploit performers behind closed doors under the guise of a professional meeting."

The so-called casting couch has long been used by men seeking sexual favors from actresses in exchange for parts.

The measures followed the industry outrage that resulted from news reports that numerous women accused Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein of sexual misconduct. Weinstein denied the allegations.

The Weinstein reports led to a wave of accusations against high-profile men in politics, the media and show business, transforming the U.S. conversation about sexual harassment and assault.

Women told stories about how they had been harassed using the #MeToo hashtag on social media.

The scrutiny of Weinstein led to criminal charges against the producer last month. On June 5, Weinstein pleaded not guilty in Manhattan Supreme Court to charges of rape and sexual assault based on allegations from 2004 and 2013.

SAG-AFTRA, which represents 160,000 actors, and management from ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox reached a tentative agreement on a three-year contract that also includes an array of pay increases, the guild said in a statement

The largest US&nbspactors' union and the four major television networks on Saturday agreed to limit auditions in private hotel rooms and homes, ratifying a guideline the screen actors' guild had enacted on its own following the #MeToo uproar, the union said. SAG-AFTRA, which represents 160,000 actors, and management from ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox reached a tentative agreement on a three-year contract that also includes an array of pay increases, the guild said in a statement. The deal is subject to approval by the guild's board of directors next month. The networks and union agreed to language similar to that from the union's own Guideline No. 1, issued in April, which called for an end to auditions, interviews and similar professional meetings in private hotel rooms or at private residences. SAG-AFTRA President Gabrielle Carteris said at the time the goal was to eliminate the potential for "predators to exploit performers behind closed doors under the guise of a professional meeting." The so-called casting couch has long been used by men seeking sexual favors from actresses in exchange for parts. The measures followed the industry outrage that resulted from news reports that numerous women accused Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein of sexual misconduct. Weinstein denied the allegations. The Weinstein reports led to a wave of accusations against high-profile men in politics, the media and show business, transforming the U.S. conversation about sexual harassment and assault. Women told stories about how they had been harassed using the #MeToo hashtag on social media. The scrutiny of Weinstein led to criminal charges against the producer last month. On June 5, Weinstein pleaded not guilty in Manhattan Supreme Court to charges of rape and sexual assault based on allegations from 2004 and 2013.

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