PremiumUpdatedShayne CurrieNZME Editor-at-Large·NZ Herald·6 Aug, 2026 05:08 PM17 mins to readRyan Bridge, Jack Tame, Paddy Gower and Tova O'Brien are all set to play key roles in media election debates.Analysis: In a fragmented media environment, which firms will get to broadcast potentially game-changing election debates – and who hosts? Inside the bidding war. Westpac pulls new brand campaign; Stuff fails in bid for MediaWorks; Newstalk ZB turns 100 - hear from Hosking and the hosts; Will Traitors NZ return?
TV showdown: Inside the race to host election debates; Top bank pauses new brand campaign
Will Traitors NZ return?; Hosking, Woodham, du Plessis-Allan reflect on 100 years of ZB.
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