Media Insider: RNZ board shake-up – David Seymour expects changes, outgoing chair hits back; Maiki Sherman steps down as TVNZ political editor; ANZ announces new ad agency

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Fees-free university scheme to be scrapped May 8, 2026
Finance Minister Nicola Willis. Photo: RNZ The Finance Minister has confirmed claims by Winston Peters that the fees-free university scheme, which covers the final year of tertiary education study for students, will be scrapped in the upcoming Budget.
Govt announces black market tobacco 'action group' May 8, 2026
A Retail NZ report estimated that more than 27 percent of tobacco smoked in 2024 was illicit. Photo: Supplied / New Zealand Customs By Finn Blackwell of RNZ
Report shows 'catastrophic' toll of increasing violence in healthcare May 8, 2026
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Ong's access to confidential info restricted following leaks May 8, 2026
Benedict Ong. Photo: Gerard O'Brien Embattled Dunedin city councillor Benedict Ong has had restrictions placed on him regarding receiving confidential council information.
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All set for bustle of Bookarama May 8, 2026
Rotary Club of Oamaru volunteers (from left) John Kane, Tony Caldwell, Julie Kane, Alasdair Sime, Bob Sutherland, Julia Gearhart and Caron Sullivan prepare books for the opening of Bookarama. Photo: supplied Bookworms, get ready.
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TVNZ political editor Maiki Sherman resigns May 8, 2026
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Petrol stations' merger approved by Commerce Commission May 8, 2026
FILE PHOTO: PETER MCINTOSH The Commerce Commission has greenlit the merger of fuel companies Gull and NPD.
Gull NPD merger approved by Commerce Commission May 8, 2026
FILE PHOTO: PETER MCINTOSH The Commerce Commission has greenlit the merger of fuel companies Gull and NPD.

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