Farewell from Steven on Media
Steven on Media will no longer be actively maintained. Posts will remain available for historical purposes. This is due to full-time work commitments, which take up most of my time now - leaving no time for me to write content for this blog.
Thanks to everyone who supported the blog and its content - it is very much appreciated! Catch ya around some time.
For your media fix, you could check out Throng.co.nz or dannews.co.nz.
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TV One
TV One was TVNZ’s first channel, and caters to a much older audience than its sister channel, TV 2. Programming is mostly imported, with classics such as Coronation Street and Emmerdale.
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RIP Paul Holmes
Posted on February 2, 2013 | No CommentsSad news yesterday, as Paul Holmes passed away, aged 62. I have fond memories of watching Paul Holmes, with his show Holmes being a big part of my childhood. This includes... -
Pippa Wetzell to co-host Fair Go
Posted on January 21, 2013 | No CommentsPippa Wetzell has been announced as the replacement host for Alison Mau on Fair Go. Fair Go returns to screens in February on TV One. -
Seven Sharp set to start February 4
Posted on January 15, 2013 | No CommentsFebruary 4th will see the start of Seven Sharp, TV One’s replacement for Close Up. The show screens 7:00pm weeknights, and is hosted by Alison Mau, Greg Boyed and Jesse Mulligan.... -
TVNZ announces hosts for Seven Sharp
Posted on January 8, 2013 | 4 CommentsHosts for the successor of TV One’s recently dumped current affairs show, Close Up, have today been announced. In case you haven’t heard, the new show has been given the... -
Ratings win for New Zealand’s Got Talent
Posted on September 10, 2012 | No CommentsThe premiere of TV One’s reboot of New Zealand’s Got Talent scored impressively for TVNZ. According to Throng.co.nz, 1.4 million Kiwis tuned into the premiere episode last night, and the Twitter... -
New rating warning screens for TVNZ channels
Posted on July 3, 2012 | No CommentsTV One and TV 2 have both received an update to their rating warning screens. Previously the screens were the same across all channels – now, they are channel specific.... -
One News gets dedicated website from 11pm tonight
Posted on June 12, 2012 | No CommentsTVNZ’s news offering will spawn a separate website from 11pm tonight – onenews.co.nz. The new website will be separate from the main site – TVNZ.co.nz – and will give more... -
TV One’s Technical Breakdown
Posted on June 7, 2012 | No CommentsThanks to Morgan on the Facebook page for this little gem! At 3:55pm today, while playing an episode of Jamie Oliver’s 30 Minute Meals, programming chaos hit TV One. The... -
U.S. Renewals and Cancellations for 2012
Posted on May 15, 2012 | No CommentsIt’s that time of year again – when the networks in the States decide what’s staying and what’s being kicked out of their line-ups. And here are the current results:... -
Dear TVNZ: One + 1 is not 7
Posted on May 7, 2012 | No CommentsIt’s a phrase that’s being thrown around a lot as of the past few days – “One + 1 does not equal 7″. And it aptly describes TVNZ’s intended direction... -
‘Big Love’ series final screened tonight
Posted on March 20, 2012 | No CommentsJust caught wind of this now. Remember the series Big Love? If you’re an avid watcher, you’re probably watching the series final right now (TV One, 11pm). If not, you... -
Christchurch Earthquake Memorial Coverage
Posted on February 22, 2012 | No CommentsFebruary 22nd marks one year since the devastating Christchurch Earthquake that took the lives of 185 people. In rememberance of those lives lost, the following programmes will broadcast today. TV... -
Good Morning gets a refresh
Posted on February 13, 2012 | No CommentsA new look Good Morning returned this morning at 9:00am, with some new and old faces – including Rod Cheeseman (formerly of Sunrise), Jeanette Thomas (of Target fame), Astar and Maitai Smith.... -
Close Up gets a refresh
Posted on January 23, 2012 | 3 CommentsTVNZ’s Close Up today received a refresh to bring it into line with the refreshes received by One News and Breakfast earlier today. The update makes use of the refreshed news... -
One News gets a refresh
Posted on January 23, 2012 | 2 CommentsTVNZ’s One News today received a refresh to match that issued to Breakfast this morning at 6:00am. The following gallery features screen captures from the midday broadcast. The titles remain very... -
Breakfast gets a new look
Posted on January 23, 2012 | 15 CommentsSay hello to the all new Breakfast that launched this morning at 6:00am. The new start time comes after AMP Business was axed, in favour of an extension of duration... -
One News and 3 News set refreshes on Monday
Posted on January 17, 2012 | 17 CommentsMonday is set to be a big day news-presentation-wise, as TV3′s Firstline returns on Monday with a new set, and TV One’s Breakfast and One News return with new sets... -
New look for TV One
Posted on January 3, 2012 | 2 CommentsTV2 wasn’t the only one to receive an ident refresh for the new year – TV One also got one, with some minor tweaks to presentation on the channel. Thanks... -
2011: The year that was in media
Posted on December 29, 2011 | 2 CommentsAs I sit here, relaxing in the beautiful Bay of Plenty with an ice cold beverage in my hand, it’s time to get all nostalgic with a look back at... -
AMP Business axed, Breakfast extended
Posted on December 22, 2011 | No CommentsAMP Business, the early morning business news programme screening on TV One, is to be axed next year, and replaced by an extended edition of Breakfast. The news comes after... -
Guyon Espiner jumps ship to TV3
Posted on December 16, 2011 | No CommentsGuyon Espiner, currently the political editor for One News, will move to rival network TV3 in February 2012, to take up a post as a journalist on current affairs show... -
Christmas Idents – 2011
Posted on December 11, 2011 | 2 CommentsIt’s that time of year again – when the TV channels get into the festive spirit with some holiday season inspired idents. In case you are interested, here’s my post... -
The All Blacks win RWC 2011!
Posted on October 23, 2011 | No CommentsCongratulations to The All Blacks, winners of the Rugby World Cup 2011! What a tense game it was! The All Blacks have gone on to win the 2011 RWC, after... -
Videos: Rawdon Christie slip-up and new 2½ Men teaser
Posted on September 13, 2011 | No CommentsFile this under ‘Random combination of videos to be posted in one blog post’, but here goes. The first video, doing the rounds a fair bit at the moment, is... -
RWC 2011: All Blacks win to Tonga 41-10
Posted on September 9, 2011 | No CommentsCongratulations to the All Blacks, winning to Tonga 41-10. I’m not usually one to follow any kind of sport, but there’s something about Rugby World Cup 2011 that makes you... -
RWC 2011 kicks off
Posted on September 9, 2011 | 4 CommentsThe opening ceremony for the 2011 Rugby World Cup is currently underway in Auckland. Here’s what you can expect tonight on Maori Television, TV One and TV 3 for RWC 2011.... -
TV One’s new RWC promos – featuring the song from the MoreFM ads
Posted on September 8, 2011 | No CommentsAs Rugby World Cup 2011 closes in on us, TV One has launched a 15-second and 40-second promo for the start of the event on Friday. As you will notice,... -
Nothing Trivial starts July 20
Posted on July 8, 2011 | No CommentsFrom the creators of Go Girls and Shortland Street comes a brand new drama – Nothing Trivial. The new series starts July 20th at 8:30pm on TV One, and stars...