Hayu is now sponsoring a Entertainment Report by Kate Rodger.
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Samantha Hayes has marked ten years of presenting Newshub/Three News this week. Last nightâs bulletin featured a montage of her work over the years as well as the giving of flowers.
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It was also nice to see Janika ter Ellen (former Newshub colleague, now working at Stuff) made a appearance last night with an interview with Samantha.
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Trivago sponsorship absent from the weather tonight. Strange to end it mid-month.
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Didnât it start mid-month?
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I have also noticed the last two nights Samantha has not closed the bulletin by referring viewers to the Stuff website for news updates.
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I still find it odd that they never announced the changes with Imo taking over Laura during the week to do weather. But then again Lisette and Rebecca now seem to share 3 nights a week.
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ARV now the weather sponsor.
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Yep, HRV since the first of the month. A pinch and a heat-pump, I guess?
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Donât know if ThreeNews is impacted, but a meeting is planned today by Stuff expecting planned cutbacks from the newsroom.
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The Crowd Goes Wild now airing Live in the 7:00-7:30pm weekday slot on Three.
Seem like Sky is prepping Three to return to the pre 2024 days especially with Morning TV returning next week. A small step but better then Bondi Rescue from 2010 
Edit TCGW only airing on Three while the Com Games are on. Maybe if it goes well Sky will extend it out so they actually have a decent show on during this slot 
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Interesting that there has been no news on Stuff/Three partnership especially with the contract for ThreeNews expiring a few weeks ago in July. Wonder whatâs going to happen to ThreeNews..
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I think the initial contract was actually 2024 to July 2027.
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Newsroom ran an article in February saying it expired in July 2026
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I was watching Bondi Rescue last night as I normally do anytime I turn over to Three and went to ad break around 7:45pm and came back with Paddyâs got Issues. Wasnât quite sure what went on but mustâve been some sort of problem starting PGI so started playing Bondi
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Stuff has officially launched its 2026 election branding: âAotearoa Decidesâ
This will include a full election night special on November 7th, the first since the demise of Newshub.
Once the polls close on November 7, Stuff and ThreeNews will deliver an Election Night live Special to be simulcast live on Three, ThreeNow and stuff.co.nz. Hosted by Samantha Hayes and Paddy Gower, and with a live studio audience, Stuff will have journalists in towns and cities all over the country including Rebecca Wright; Lloyd Burr; Lisette Reymer, Zane Small and Amelia Wade with revolving panels of the countryâs leading political commentators.
Two leaders debates are also scheduled; one on October 1st (minor parties) and one on October 20th (Luxon and Hipkins), to be streamed exclusively on Stuffâs websites with no mention of any TV broadcast.
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Sooo sounds like Ryan Bridge has won the rights for a Live Election Debate on Three possibly? Knew this Stuff / NZHerald competition would get fun
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Right on the money
In the lead-up to Election Day, Sky and NZME will deliver three major debates across consecutive weeks in October, bringing New Zealanders closer to the leaders, policies and ideas on offer across the 2026 campaign.
Hosted by award-winning journalist and broadcaster, Ryan Bridge, the NZ Herald Debate series covers:
The Future of New Zealand â Wednesday, 7 October, bringing together spokespeople from political parties on the crucial issues that will shape New Zealandâs future. This important national conversation will also feature entrepreneurs, business leaders and other influential voices to discuss the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead for the country. It will be live on Three, ThreeNow, the NZ Herald website, app and NZ Herald YouTube channel.
The Leadersâ Debate â Wednesday, 14 October, between National Party leader Christopher Luxon and Labour Party Leader Chris Hipkins. The debate will be live on Three, ThreeNow, the NZ Herald website, app, NZ Herald YouTube channel, and simulcast on Newstalk ZB. It will be followed by a post-debate analysis show hosted by NZ Herald Senior Correspondent, Katie Bradford.
The Powerbrokersâ Debate â Wednesday, 21 October, bringing together the leaders of the parties that will likely be part of coalition discussions in our MMP environment. It will be live on Three, ThreeNow, the NZ Herald website, app and NZ Herald YouTube channel. Again, this will be followed by post-debate analysis hosted by Katie Bradford.
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