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New Zealand jewellery mogul Michael Hill has hinted at plans for a reality show to be incorporated into a competition he is running. 

Hill is using US reality TV queen Kim Kardashian to help promote his competition in Australia, US, Canada and here in NZ which offers couples the chance to win a 22.25-carat diamond ring.

Hill suggested to members of the New Zealand Shareholders Association at a recent awards dinner that filming Kardashian was also part of a deal that could follow through to a TV show.

However, when asked whether he was a fan of reality TV, Hill said that he and his wife were not.

He said his wife had attempted to watch Kardashian on her E! Channel reality show Keeping Up With The Kardashians but lasted only 15 minutes before switching off.

Source: Herald

TVNZ has planned to delay the return of weekly current affairs show Sunday next year.

The state broadcaster has decided to lay off the show until May next year, well past its usual February return.

Australian reality cooking series MasterChef Australia will take up the empty timeslot.

The move follows the news earlier in the year that experienced journalist and presenter Cameron Bennett was leaving the show.

TV3 is also making changes to its current affairs stock by cutting the budget for its weekly show 60 Minutes.

The change will see the budget slashed by 50 per cent as well as halt the plans for a refurbishment of its Eden Terrace studios.

TV3’s Roger Beaumont said the changes were inevitable.

“60 Minutes is, and will remain, a crucial part of the TV3 schedule, especially as the network evolves to a 25-54 target audience,” he said in a statement.

“However, like any prudent business, we are always reviewing costs and looking at options for managing the organisation as efficiently as possible.”

Source: Herald

Most watched

1. One News: 595,360 (TV ONE, 6:00pm – 7:00pm)
2. Shortland Street: 514,700 (TV2, 7:00pm – 7:35pm)
3. Close Up: 480,930 (TV ONE, 7:00pm – 7:30pm)
4. Coronation Street: 438,090 (TV ONE, 7:30pm – 8:30pm)
5. Motorway Patrol: 371,350 (TV2, 8:00pm – 8:35pm)

Most watched evening (7.30pm – 11pm)

1. Coronation Street: 438,090 (TV ONE, 7:30pm – 8:30pm)
2. Motorway Patrol: 371,350 (TV2, 8:00pm – 8:35pm)
3. Crash Course: 360,620 (TV2, 7:35pm – 8:00pm)
4. The X Factor: 360,120 (TV3, 7:30pm – 9:35pm)
5. The Vampire Diaries: 271,780 (TV2, 8:35pm – 9:30pm)

Most watched daytime (9am – 5pm)

1. ONE News Midday: 187,410 (TV ONE, 12:00pm – 12:30pm)
2. Good Morning: 131,270 (TV ONE, 9:00am – 12:00pm)
3. Emmerdale: 120,130 (TV ONE, 12:30pm – 1:30pm)
4. ONE News 4:30: 107,190 (TV ONE, 4:30pm – 4:55pm)
5. Ellen: 81,740 (TV ONE, 3:00pm – 4:00pm)

Most watched on TV ONE

1. One News: 595,360 (6:00pm – 7:00pm)
2. Close Up: 480,930 (7:00pm – 7:30pm)
3. Coronation Street: 438,090 (7:30pm – 8:30pm)
4. Breakfast: 268,930 (7:00am – 8:00am)
5. Jo Frost Ext Parental Guidance: 255,010 (8:30pm – 9:35pm)

Most watched on TV2

1. Shortland Street: 514,700 (7:00pm – 7:35pm)
2. Motorway Patrol: 371,350 (8:00pm – 8:35pm)
3. Crash Course: 360,620 (7:35pm – 8:00pm)
4. The Vampire Diaries: 271,780 (8:35pm – 9:30pm)
5. The Vampire Diaries: 266,820 (9:30pm – 10:25pm)

Most watched on TV3

1. The X Factor: 360,120 (7:30pm – 9:35pm)
2. Project Runway: 251,180 (9:35pm – 10:35pm)
3. 3 News: 237,410 (6:00pm – 7:00pm)
4. Home and Away: 195,040 (5:30pm – 6:00pm)
5. Campbell Live: 154,610 (7:00pm – 7:30pm)

Most watched on C4

1. Everybody Hates Chris: 71,640 (6:30pm – 7:00pm)
2. South Park: 69,660 (8:30pm – 9:00pm)
3. Family Guy: 69,570 (7:00pm – 7:30pm)
4. Archer: 63,780 (9:00pm – 9:30pm)
5. American Dad: 53,150 (8:00pm – 8:30pm)

Most watched on PRIME

1. Prime News: 131,660 (5:30pm – 6:00pm)
2. Who Wants To Be A Millionaire: 86,750 (6:00pm – 7:00pm)
3. Psychic Investigators: 82,240 (9:30pm – 10:30pm)
4. Deal Or No Deal: 81,580 (5:00pm – 5:30pm)
5. SGU Stargate Universe: 61,010 (8:30pm – 9:30pm)

Most watched on Maori TV

1. Hunting Aotearoa: 57,090 (9:30pm – 10:00pm)

Most watched on the BOX

1. Law & Order Criminal Intent: 46,720 (8:30pm – 9:30pm)
2. NCIS: 33,780 (7:30pm – 8:30pm)
3. CSI:NY: 21,630 (9:30pm – 10:30pm)

Most watched on SKY Sport 2

1. Intl Cricket Test: 46,080 (6:00pm – 8:35pm)
2. Intl Cricket Test: 39,140 (3:40pm – 5:45pm)
3. Vodafone Tea Break: 30,820 (5:50pm – 6:00pm)
4. Sports Extra: 28,350 (8:40pm – 8:55pm)
5. The Cricket Show: 23,040 (3:05pm – 3:30pm)

Most watched on SKY Movies 1

1. New in Town: 24,630 (8:35pm – 10:05pm)

Most watched on SKY Movies Great

1. Constantine: 21,690 (8:35pm – 10:30pm)

Biggest increases (previous week)

1. Breakfast: TV ONE 268930 – up from 207140 (7:00am – 8:00am)
2. ONE News Midday: TV ONE 187410 – up from 129170 (12:00pm – 12:30pm)
3. Good Morning: TV ONE 131270 – up from 80330 (9:00am – 12:00pm)
4. Breakfast: TV ONE 219500 – up from 170380 (8:00am – 9:00am)
5. One News: TV ONE 595360 – up from 548870 (6:00pm – 7:00pm)

Biggest decreases (previous week)

1. Jo Frost Ext Parental Guidance: TV ONE 255010 – down from 349680 (8:30pm – 9:35pm)
2. Campbell Live: TV3 154610 – down from 243750 (7:00pm – 7:30pm)
3. 3 News: TV3 237410 – down from 294710 (6:00pm – 7:00pm)
4. Futurama: C4 52960 – down from 84970 (7:30pm – 8:00pm)
5. Family Guy: C4 69570 – down from 98110 (7:00pm – 7:30pm)

New

1. The X Factor: TV3 (7:30pm – 9:35pm)
2. American Dad: C4 (8:00pm – 8:30pm)
3. South Park: C4 (8:30pm – 9:00pm)
4. Archer: C4 (9:00pm – 9:30pm)
5. The Xtra Factor: C4 (9:30pm – 10:30pm)
6. The Vampire Diaries: TV2 (9:30pm – 10:25pm)
7. Boys & Girls Alone: TV ONE (9:35pm – 10:40pm)
8. Project Runway: TV3 (9:35pm – 10:35pm)
9. The Crowd Goes Wild: PRIME (10:30pm – 11:00pm)

Channel Share (All Day)

• TV ONE: 30.2%
• SKY Network: 27%
• TV2: 17.2%
• TV3: 15%
• PRIME: 4.1%
• C4: 3.3%
• Other TV Channels: 1.9%
• Maori TV: 0.6%

Source: Nielsen Television Audience Measurement, All 5+

Mixed reviews for Warnie debut

Critics and fans alike have given Shane Warne a mixed reception following his debut as a chat show host in Australia. The former cricketer’s new series Warnie, which will premiere here in NZ on Prime early next month, pulled an average audience for his first up effort which included interviews with Coldplay’s Chris Martin, media mogul James Packer and former Aussie cricketing great Merv Hughes.

NZ-bound Sherlock picks up craft and design awards

TV One-bound BBC series Sherlock has picked up three awards at the recent Royal Television Society’s Craft and Design Awards for its picture enhancement effects, editing and title music. Doctor Who claimed the digital effects award and C4 series Misfits picked up prizes for sound and special effects.

Former Bachelor returns to day job

Former Bachelor contestant Jake Pavelka has returned to his airline job after attempting to break into the acting world following his stint on the reality dating show. Pavelka, who featured on the recent series on TV2 in NZ, has returned to his job as a commercial pilot in Dallas.

Shortland Street Fan Awards get underway

Voting in the fifth annual Shortland Street Fan Awards kicked off yesterday on Throng with more than 25 categories available for viewers to have their say in. Get your votes in before December 10 in order to have a chance at taking home the top prize of a MyFreeview|HD® Magic TV Digital Television Recorder.

ONE News:

1. Pike River update (Live cross, Lorelei Mason)
2. Rockhouse family interview (Live cross, Jack Tame)
3. Family interview (Robyn James)
4. Valli family interview (Live cross, Lisa Davies)
5. Pike River future (Garth Bray)

3 News:

1. Pike River update (Live cross, Adam Ray)
2. Greymouth response (Mike McRoberts)
3. Greymouth response (Live cross, Juanita Copeland)
4. Financial impact (Live cross, Dan Parker)
5. Church response (Jeff Hampton)

Commentary:

It was fascinating to see 3 News‘ interesting choice of shot behind Mike McRoberts tonight.  You could see two film crews under marquees – one was ONE News and I couldn’t tell who the othe one was (have asked). 

(More soon)

Verdict:
TBA

Most watched

1. One News: 597,110 (TV ONE, 5:00pm – 7:00pm)
2. Close Up: 566,000 (TV ONE, 7:00pm – 7:30pm)
3. Shortland Street: 450,940 (TV2, 7:00pm – 7:30pm)
4. Two and a Half Men: 427,300 (TV2, 7:35pm – 8:00pm)
5. Hotel S.O.S.: 417,810 (TV ONE, 7:30pm – 8:30pm)

Most watched evening (7.30pm – 11pm)

1. Two and a Half Men: 427,300 (TV2, 7:35pm – 8:00pm)
2. Hotel S.O.S.: 417,810 (TV ONE, 7:30pm – 8:30pm)
3. Two and a Half Men: 384,440 (TV2, 8:05pm – 8:35pm)
4. Castle: 341,130 (TV ONE, 8:30pm – 9:30pm)
5. Chuck: 307,770 (TV2, 8:35pm – 9:30pm)

Most watched daytime (9am – 5pm)

1. One News Special: 180,600 (TV ONE, 10:00am – 10:55am)
2. ONE News Midday: 179,960 (TV ONE, 12:00pm – 12:30pm)
3. Emmerdale: 141,040 (TV ONE, 12:30pm – 1:30pm)
4. ONE News 4:30: 137,310 (TV ONE, 4:30pm – 4:55pm)
5. Good Morning: 124,410 (TV ONE, 9:00am – 10:00am)

Most watched on TV ONE

1. One News: 597,110 (5:00pm – 7:00pm)
2. Close Up: 566,000 (7:00pm – 7:30pm)
3. Hotel S.O.S.: 417,810 (7:30pm – 8:30pm)
4. Castle: 341,130 (8:30pm – 9:30pm)
5. Breakfast: 316,000 (7:00am – 7:55am)

Most watched on TV2

1. Shortland Street: 450,940 (7:00pm – 7:30pm)
2. Two and a Half Men: 427,300 (7:35pm – 8:00pm)
3. Two and a Half Men: 384,440 (8:05pm – 8:35pm)
4. Chuck: 307,770 (8:35pm – 9:30pm)
5. Chuck: 236,330 (9:35pm – 10:30pm)

Most watched on TV3

1. 3 News: 258,780 (5:30pm – 7:00pm)
2. 60 Minutes: 225,390 (7:35pm – 8:30pm)
3. Campbell Live: 213,070 (7:00pm – 7:35pm)
4. Survivor Nicaragua: 200,860 (8:30pm – 9:30pm)
5. Sons Of Anarchy: 190,270 (9:30pm – 10:30pm)

Most watched on C4

1. The Naked Gun 2 1/2: 69,960 (8:30pm – 10:20pm)
2. Everybody Hates Chris: 68,260 (6:30pm – 7:00pm)
3. Family Guy: 42,110 (7:00pm – 7:30pm)
4. Step It Up & Dance: 40,390 (7:30pm – 8:30pm)
5. What’s the Theme: 35,970 (10:20pm – 10:55pm)

Most watched on PRIME

1. Prime News: 109,850 (4:55pm – 6:00pm)
2. The Block: 108,250 (8:30pm – 9:30pm)
3. Who Wants To Be A Millionaire: 70,940 (6:00pm – 7:00pm)
4. Supernanny: 64,430 (7:30pm – 8:30pm)
5. Home Improvement: 43,820 (7:00pm – 7:30pm)

Most watched on Maori TV

1. Wairua: 27,780 (9:30pm – 10:00pm)

Most watched on the BOX

1. C.S.I: 20,860 (9:30pm – 10:30pm)

Most watched on SKY Sport 2

1. Hyundai A-League: 26,000 (7:00pm – 9:00pm)

Most watched on SKY Movies 1

1. Adam: 27,520 (8:35pm – 10:10pm)

Biggest increases (previous week)

1. Tonight: TV ONE 274450 – up from 136850 (10:30pm – 11:05pm)
2. Breakfast: TV ONE 316000 – up from 209170 (7:00am – 7:55am)
3. Close Up: TV ONE 566000 – up from 472250 (7:00pm – 7:30pm)
4. Breakfast: TV ONE 241830 – up from 156570 (6:30am – 6:55am)
5. Breakfast: TV ONE 223730 – up from 146020 (8:00am – 9:00am)

Biggest decreases (previous week)

1. A Night At The Classic: TV2 118150 – down from 185020 (10:30pm – 11:00pm)
2. America’s Funniest HV: TV2 69060 – down from 133370 (5:00pm – 5:30pm)
3. Shortland Street: TV2 450940 – down from 497710 (7:00pm – 7:30pm)
4. 60 Minutes: TV3 225390 – down from 269090 (7:35pm – 8:30pm)
5. 8 Simple Rules: TV2 124710 – down from 168210 (6:35pm – 7:00pm)

New

1. Hotel S.O.S.: TV ONE (7:30pm – 8:30pm)
2. The Naked Gun 2 1/2: C4 (8:30pm – 10:20pm)
3. Wairua: Maori TV (9:30pm – 10:00pm)
4. Chuck: TV2 (9:35pm – 10:30pm)
5. What’s the Theme: C4 (10:20pm – 10:55pm)

Channel Share (All Day)

• TV ONE: 35.9%
• SKY Network: 23%
• TV2: 17.5%
• TV3: 13.1%
• PRIME: 4.2%
• C4: 3%
• Other TV Channels: 2.3%
• Maori TV: 0.4%

Source: Nielsen Television Audience Measurement, All 5+

Production company sacked over Top Model gaffe

The production company behind Australia’s Next Top Model has been sacked following the live finale gaffe that saw the wrong winner named. The show’s host and executive producer Sarah Murdoch has reportedly instigated the move, saying it was “probably time for a change.”

Grey wins Dancing with the Stars

Former Dirty Dancing actress Jennifer Grey has been crowned the winner of the latest season of Dancing with the Stars in the US, beating out a Disney actor and the daughter of Sarah Palin in the finale. Grey, who appeared alongside the late Patrick Swayze in Dirty Dancing, was the favourite throughout the competition which also featured the likes of David Hasselhoff and The Hills’ Audrina Patridge.

Momsen’s absence for “creative reasons”

Gossip Girl producers have confirmed that while Taylor Momsen’s part has been cut down on the drama series, the actress “isn’t going anywhere.” They have underlined that her absence is for “creative reasons” as opposed to issues with the actress herself who has been accused of being difficult to work with on set.

Ugly Betty actor arrested for murder

A former Ugly Betty actor has been charged with stabbing his mother to death with a 1-metre sword in New York. 31-year-old Michael Brea, who had a small part in Ugly Betty and film Step Up 3D, was arrested at the scene.

TVNZ presenter and news anchor Miriama Kamo is set to leave New Zealand to take up a role in Germany.

Kamo, who fronts 20/20 as well as presenting One News bulletins intermittently, will leave for Europe in January where she plans to live and work in Germany for six months.

TVNZ confirmed to Dan News that they are currently seeking a 20/20 replacement for Kamo.

The experienced broadcaster was also named as one of the possible replacements for departed Breakfast presenter Paul Henry on the TV One morning show.

Source: Dan News

ONE News:

1. Pike River – press conference (Live, breaking news)
2. Pike River – high school principal interview (Live cross, Peter Williams, breaking news)
3. Pike River – mayor interview (Live, Peter Williams, breaking news)
4. Pike River – Gerry Brownlee interview (Live, Peter Williams, breaking news)
5. Pike River – names of miners (Live, Peter Wiliams)

3 News:

1. Pike River – press conference (Live, breaking news)
2. Pike River – father interview (Breaking news)
3. Pike River – interview (Breaking news, Mark Jennings)
4. Pike River – Gerry Brownlee (Breaking news)
5. Pike River – interview Andrew Little (Live, John Campbell)

Commentary:

It’s heart-breaking watching TV today.  I didn’t think I’d feel so deeply moved by the news but I do. 

I’m glad Peter Williams and Mike McRoberts did the news tonight.  Goes to show that we don’t need scripted emotional words when you see people fighting back the tears and getting choked up.  I think they were both ad-libbing as well – Mike McRoberts certainly seemed to.

Mark Jennings and John Campbell also did an interviews on 3 News – was that a first? 

Verdict:

Thanks to ONE News and 3 News for both their bulletins tonight.  I only watched the first five stories on both so cannot comment on the rest but I thought the news was handled with respect, a lack of hurredness and no ads for quite a long time. 

This is a sad day for New Zealand, the worst loss of life since Erebus. 

Cricket legend and renowned ‘King Of Spin’ Shane Warne is set to bowl on to PRIME this month with his very own entertainment chat show Warnie.

This fun loving, retired spin-bowling sensation will bring his own brand of interview style to PRIME this Summer in five star-filled episodes boasting candid chats with some of the biggest names in entertainment.

He’ll enjoy relaxed one-on-ones with Coldplay frontman Chris Martin, superstar Sting and Dannii Minogue. James Packer will speak exclusively to Warne, while chat show legend Michael Parkinson, Oscar-winning Hollywood star Russell Crowe and the incomparable Richie Benaud are just some of the guests who will join him in the studio in front of a live audience.

As well as interviews with some of the world’s biggest stars, viewers are in for a rare treat: specially created puppets will bring to life a selection of the best scenes from Billy Birmingham’s cricket comedy classic, The 12th Man.

The Today Show’s Alicia Gorey will also appear on Warnie to put famous current and ex-cricketers through “The Spin Cycle”, a rapid-fire Q&A session, as well as providing Ashes news reports.

The man with one of the most famous moustaches in cricket, legendary fast bowler and former Australian selector Merv Hughes, is Warne’s man on the street. Hughes will get to know the locals as he follows the five-match Ashes series around Australia.

WARNIE - Starts Thursday 9th December 9.30pm, only on PRIME