Looks like a minor error with the viz graphics server.
Assuming the bottom layer of the logo is a rectangle as shown here, with a transparent mask above normally creating the curved edge and hiding NZ part of the graphic.
I think this is to stop viewers who would’ve just watched the afternoon news to switch to 10 for more news (its 5:00pm bulletin), or to Seven for The Chase.
Nine News has been chipping away at Seven’s lead in Adelaide for a while now and finally got a win last night -though only by 1,000 - 99,000 to 98,000. First win since 31 March 2025.
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