New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has won Saturday's general election in a landslide and secured three more years in power after the country stopped the spread of coronavirus.. With more . Media Concentration. The decision to sell also comes as Murdoch has flexed other muscles. First came film in the 1920s, then broadcast television in the '50s, then cable TV in the '80s, and now the digital revolution, which has laid waste to the fortunes of many traditional media players. "He has the money. Murdoch outfoxed Thomson (from whom, years later, he would purchase the establishment title he so coveted, the Times of London), purchasing a number of shares on the open market, and secured a dominant stake of almost 30% in the Wellington Publishing Company. Fox News is available. It is a subsidiary of News Corp, a global media corporation headquartered in the U.S. Rupert Murdoch's son, Lachlan Murdoch, is co-chairman of News Corp and "heavily involved in the operations of News Corp Australia.". If there was any real impact on his campaign, apart from slightly gaudier social media and a bit of sort of corny exaggerated combativeness in his online presence, then it certainly wasnt apparent to me, said Ben Thomas, a public relations consultant and former National government staffer. Thank you. The epithet above the most dangerous man in the world is not my hyperbole, but Joe Bidens. Mr Murdoch is chairman and CEO of News Corp and has built a vast media empire which includes newspapers, books, magazines and television outlets. Two decades later, Fox News was launched. The exchange though not its climax, when Murdochs then wife, Wendi Deng, pursued a protester who clown-pied her husband was paid fictional homage eight years later on HBO, when Logan Roy and his son Kendall appeared before a senate subcommittee probing abuses in Waystar Roycos cruise division. Ellen Read, deputy chief press secretary in the Office of the Prime Minister, told Reuters via email: The Prime Minister did not make this statement.. Business Desk did, however, note speculation that he might fancy an acquisition the NBR, perhaps. Following reports that Rupert Murdoch might be 'plotting a return' to New Zealand, Toby Manhire looks at the global shadow he casts in media, business and politics across more than six. Wed Mar 3 2021 - 12:00. Mr Murdoch's portfolio of Australian news media brands stretches from print, radio and pay television to online news, including: Print and Online: roughly 100 physical and digital newspaper mastheads in Australia (at the start of 2021), along with the news website news.com.au. 1929-2008. International newswires fact checking services have repeatedly moved this year to quash false claims that his companies are banned in New Zealand. Not true. Murdoch, Colin Albert. Rupert Murdoch . APN's assets. The annual New Zealand Media Ownership Report is produced by JMAD. There is little in law to stop him. The tenor of Australian politics is palpably harsher and more hostile, its culture entwined in inflamed symbiosis with the Murdoch press. New Zealand Media Ownership Report 2011 (Journalism, Media and Democracy: Auckland University of Technology, 2011), 5. Murdoch had poured blood, sweat and ink into the tabloid, which had grown on his watch into the biggest selling newspaper in the western world. This is a story about power, and the abuse of power., He said: Its about the links between the Murdoch network and the police and the government, the corporate world, and to a lesser extent the press regulator. All information, text and images included on the AAP Websites is for personal use only and may not be re-written, The effect of the legislation, he said, is specifically to protect the interests of one overseas investor, the News Limited group of Adelaide, headed by Mr Rupert Murdoch., Holyoake accepted that he had held discussions with Murdoch, but his motives were the same: to limit foreign influence. Jacinda Ardern won an historic victory on Saturday, while parties who embraced populism did failed to win seats in parliament. Fairfax Media understands that News Corp acquired a 10 per cent stake through a block trade in APN shares executed by Credit Suisse at A88c a share, having previously built up a 4.9 per cent stake. Earlier in his life, Murdoch would have resisted the sale of his company, said Chase Carey, who worked for him for decades, is the former chief operating officer of 21st Century Fox and remains a board member. Phone hacking was not the point, he told me for a Listener feature. Data analysis and monthly reporting. Papua New Guinea. Before 1996:Michael Horton was managing director of Wilson & Horton when the family-controlled company owned the NZ Herald. * June 17, 2022 5.15pm: Edit made to clarify the events involving Sky News Australia following the Christchurch attacks in 2019. After his own mysterious stint out of the fold, Lachlan returned to his fathers company and in 2004 was appointed co-chairman of News Corp. A new biography of Lachlan is called The Successor. But it might turn out to be Rupert Murdoch's most deft move yet, the one where he saves his company, and fortifies his family fortune. By supporting AAP with your contribution you are backing a team of dedicated, objective journalists to continue this work. The public also rejected some political hopefuls rallying cries to populism, conspiracy theories and scepticism about Covid-19. In a watershed moment for APN on Thursday, long-time parent company Independent News & Media, controlled by Irish billionaire Denis O'Brien, sold 191 million shares valued at about A$180m. Former prime minister Kevin Rudd's record-breaking petition. Murdoch sold his New Zealand newspaper operations in 2003, at a time when his focus was largely on television growth. Murdoch's acknowledgment is included in a filing from Dominion Voting Systems, part of the voting technology firm's $1.6 billion defamation lawsuit against Fox News and parent company Fox Corp . His titles stood ready to lift a sail and catch the popular wind. Thomas added that Peterss naturally rebellious, oppositional tone had not worked once he was part of the government. Photo/Getty Images. Critics said he hardly needed to. The morning Disney announced the agreement with Fox, Trump, who had sought assurances from Murdoch that he wasn't going to sell Fox News, called Murdoch to congratulate him on the deal. Image buyers from all industries rely on AAP Photos. Murdoch has been a staunch, even romantic advocate of print newspapers, and kept alive a number of quality titles through long periods of loss-making. Consumer Media Group. The New Zealand media is facing the biggest changes since the first publication of the JMAD New Zealand media ownership report in 2011. Jamess main objection was thought to centre on climate change coverage. The Facebook post, shared over 500 times, claims Murdoch has been banned from having a media platform in New Zealand. The mogul currently owns and controls a large media empire that includes cable networks such as Fox News and newspapers such as The Wall Street Journal, according to Forbes. Rupert Murdoch's 24-hour Sky News Australia has been pulled off the air by independently-owned Sky New Zealand. Rupert Murdoch's 24-hour Sky News Australia has been pulled off the air by independently-owned Sky New Zealand. Even less subtle was the next days splash. "But life is never what you would have envisioned. Murdoch's media empire spans the globe, and it has also faced scrutiny in the United Kingdom, where News Corp owns newspapers including The Sun and The Times. Malcolm Turnbull found himself the target of attack from Murdoch papers during his time as Australian prime minister, despite leading a party of the centre-right. All rights reserved. *more than two-thirds of people aged 80+ in Hong Kong were still unvaccinated*, compared to a couple of percent in New Zealand and Singapore. Plenty has transpired since. Its intention, Holyoake told parliament, was to protect homegrown journalism against the fickle or malign self-interest of foreign press barons. In fact Murdoch does have an outlet in Aotearoa already, if you count Sky News Australia, which broadcasts around the clock via the (unrelated) Sky TV platform. Signed by more than 500,000 people it reveals major disquiet about the role of News Corporation and the media more generally in Australia. He too claimed ignorance, saying he didnt know about the practice when he left the Murdoch empire to become chief spin-doctor for David Cameron, the man he would join at the apex of British power in Downing Street. Rupert Murdochs impact on the media landscape in Britain, Australia and the United States has been massive and at times controversial. But dont recline your seat. Murdoch decided to take him on. Another high-profile lawmaker who has dabbled inadvertently, he said in conspiracy theory rhetoric admitted to his huge mistake the day after the vote. His move into what is presumably the last stage of his career mirrors a shift in the industry where he has made his mark. Murdoch has been heavily involved in New Zealand media in the past, formerly holding a key stake in Independent Newspapers. In the year 2019 he personally posted 657 tweets responding to Fox News or Fox Business. An Australian Senate committee on Thursday issued a scathing indictment of media mogul Rupert Murdoch's News Corp, calling it the country's "clearest example of a troubling media monopoly . But the historic victory of Arderns centre-left party on polling day its best result in five decades, winning 64 of parliaments 120 seats was not the only measure by which New Zealand bucked global trends in its vote. Rupert Murdoch's impact on the media landscape in Britain, Australia and the United States has been massive and at times controversial. theorised the fabricated quote might have stemmed from commentator David Cormacks assessment that a huge reason that our politics is not so extremely polarised and so far out there is because we no longer have Murdoch-owned press in New Zealand, and its never taken a foothold., It is hard to argue with that. "One thing that still intrigues me is where that will go. The Australian mogul has been a fascination here, as almost everywhere, since the 60s, when Keith Holyoake and Norman Kirk debated the meaning of Murdoch, with passion and at length, in the New Zealand parliament. Fast forward 46 years from Holyoake and Kirk to another, bigger parliament, and a scene that must sit at the centre of any Murdoch biopic. In 2017, UK regulators spent. With his latest move, Murdoch may have engineered the same kind of escape for his company. Take advantage of AAPs partner content to get the international news that matters to your business, with news feeds delivered via multiple channels including API and FTP. News Corp. holdings including three national newspapers in the U.K.; almost 150 publications in Australia; the New York Post and Community Newspaper Group in the United States; The Wall Street. Murdoch's decision to sell part of his empire is the end of an era. ", He added that Murdoch's strength is "to look both at where the world is today and what is the right path for the future. Rupert Murdoch, who oversees a global media empire that includes Fox News . The rolling news channel recently restored a reporting presence at parliament in Wellington after a pause prompted by the Covid crisis. Trump and Murdoch are pictured together in New York in 2017 5 / 7 Trump, Rupert's second wife Anna and the Australian media magnate are pictured at a party together in 1993 During the 1860s, his designs revolutionised the New Zealand Wars and were replicated in fortifications throughout the nation Originators Colin Murdoch Colin Murdoch designed and invented the disposable syringe, a device that has saved millions of human lives. The Manat Taonga Ministry for Culture & Heritage advises New Zealands Minister for Broadcasting and Media, Kris Faafoi, on media policy. They are cynical, opportunistic narcissists and this is absolutely what they deserved, said Emma Wehipeihana, a political commentator for 1 News, in election night remarks that were widely applauded on social media. Don (who couldnt build a wall), chortled the coverline, had a great fall can all the GOPs men put the party back together again?, Those front pages, together with a Trump-critical mood in the Wall Street Journal and on Fox News, had commentators immediately divining confirmation that Murdoch was done with Trump and his Maga tribe. This is a story about power, and the abuse of power., The network, which in 2017 swapped out its slogan for Real news. on-air about Six60 producing a tour poster in te reo Mori. "The playing field is changing in Australia as far as media ownership is concerned, with moves to relax some restrictions. Media mogul Kerry Stokes has previously denied reports that he warned Turnbull in a phonecall that Murdoch and his media company were intent on removing him from power. have repeatedly moved this year to quash false claims that his companies are banned in New Zealand. Though relationships have mended, neither James nor Elisabeth are expected to take a role at new Fox. My guess is Murdoch would be thrilled. Plenty has transpired since. This is the most humble day of my life, the 80-year-old press baron told MPs that morning. A marriage of convenience that paid huge political and financial dividends has ruptured in spectacular fashion, said the Financial Times. The proposed US$70 billion (NZ$103 billion) agreement requires Iger to remain as CEO. Rupert Murdoch, in full Keith Rupert Murdoch, (born March 11, 1931, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia), Australian-born American newspaper publisher and media entrepreneur who founded (1979) the global media holding company the News Corporation Ltd. often called News Corp. This biography, written by Gareth Phipps, was first published in the Dictionary of New Zealand Biography in 2021. Lachlan, the elder son, has always been something of an heir apparent, even though Elisabeth, who is three years older than Lachlan, is viewed as the child most like her father. About four months after that glass of wine with Iger, his vineyard narrowly avoided destruction in a California wildfire. Even now, the front page of a tabloid packs a visceral punch. Investors and executives expect Comcast might yet make another, better offer to Murdoch, which could force Disney's hand yet again. Thomson added that Murdoch is as vigorous in his pursuit of new projects as he has ever been. Media magnate Rupert Murdoch is the founder and head of News Corporation, a global media conglomerate. It also owned several provincial newspapers. Its all there in Vanity Fairs headline. Its really rather a petty crime The reason why it became important isnt actually because of the crime within newsrooms, its because of what it then exposed about the Murdoch power network. Colin Murdoch invented many devices that revolutionised the safety, convenience and cost-effectiveness of medical treatment for both humans and . But it was the American impact of his compatriot that most appalled him. Kevin Rudd's petition for a royal commission into Australian media ownership has shone a light on the Murdoch media empire and its political influence in Australia. Others accused Holyoake of doing Murdochs bidding. How Rupert Murdoch's Empire of . Inventor, pharmacist, entrepreneur, manufacturer. His titles are home to some of the worlds best journalists. Such an initiative, and the hiring of a couple of local journalists, would at most put it on par with the existing footprint of the Guardian in New Zealand. His two daughters with his third wife are still not of age. By Alex Barker, Anna Nicolau and James Fontanella-Khan. Auckland University media professor and former New Zealand Herald editor Gavin Ellis speculated News Corp might need to sell some of its regional papers in Australia to satisfy regulators there, but expected any divestments would be "small beer". Content creation and execution. Labours historic win delivered Ardern a second term while voters punished politicians who embraced populism. In 1995, Blair infuriated Kinnock by accepting an invitation to travel to Australia to address a News Corp conference. It is far better than having a hedge fund or investment company with no knowledge of the industry buy in.". Social media users are sharing a fabricated quote attributed to New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern about not allowing Rupert Murdoch to set up a media outlet in her country. In the year 2019 he. The Australian mogul has been a fascination here, as almost everywhere, since the 60s, when Keith Holyoake and Norman Kirk debated the meaning of Murdoch, with passion and at length, in the New Zealand parliament. It was different for Andy Coulson, another former editor. Im extremely sorry that I employed him, Cameron said, following Coulsons conviction. When you look at the numbers, New Zealanders have essentially been satisfied with their government since 1999, said Stephen Mills, the head of UMR, Labours polling firm. There has been no law or action to ban Murdoch or his companies in New Zealand. Rupert Murdoch was a disruptor long before that word became part of the Ted Talk lexicon. To this day the fabulous loose forward and now patron of New Zealand Rugby still blames himself for the way Keith Murdoch's life-changing banishment from the 1972 tour of Britain was handled. For an interview with Murdoch: O'Neill, P. (1995) "A man for all inventions", The Timaru Herald, May 13. Rupert Murdoch's Fox News and Fox Corp are being sued for defamation by voting machine company Dominion over false claims that the 2020 US election was stolen. AAP FactCheck provides factual, authoritative information Australians can rely on. In contrast, he said, the US had seen net negative results for most of the past 40 years, meaning people felt the country was headed in the wrong direction. Forbes estimates that Murdoch, 90, and his family have built a net worth over time of about $23 billion. 4,149. International newswires. Murdoch does not own any companies in New Zealand. Lachlan Murdoch, a board member of News Corp., from left, Rupert Murdoch, chair and chief executive officer of News Corp., and James Murdoch, deputy chief operating officer of News Corp., walk to . Sometimes they tried to engineer the weather. Thats how it went last week, when the headline on the late edition of the New York Post responded to a disappointing night in the midterms for the Republicans by hailing DeFUTURE. There is little in law to stop him. Part 1: Imperial Reach Part 2: Internal Divisions Part 3: The New Fox Weapon 6 Takeaways From The Times's Investigation Into Rupert Murdoch and His Family. In January 1964, he sailed across the Tasman and toured New Zealand with friends in a Morris Minor. The National prime minister, wrote biographer Barry Gustafson, played a more prominent and passionate role in the debate in parliament on this bill than on almost any other piece of legislation during his long career. on overseas purchases of media entities that have an impact on New Zealands media plurality, but that should be a breeze. However, New Zealand government officials and media experts told AAP FactCheck the claim is incorrect. 1995:AMERICAN-BASED Irish tycoon Tony O'Reilly made his second big investment in New Zealand within three years, agreeing to pay nearly $300 million for a 28 per cent stake in Auckland publisher Wilson and Horton. In 1953, when Murdoch was 22, Murdoch's father suddenly passed away, and he took over ownership of Adelaide's News and Sunday Mail publications. Following reports that Rupert Murdoch might be plotting a return to New Zealand, Toby Manhire looks at the global shadow he casts in media, business and politics across more than six decades including a heated 1965 parliamentary debate between Holyoake and Kirk. Murdoch acquired the stake after APN's two largest shareholders sold their combined 30.8 per cent stake in the business for about A$300 million ($310 million). , the 80-year-old press baron told MPs that morning AAP with your contribution you are backing a team dedicated. 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