AUCKLAND, Today: MediaWorks is making several regional programming changes for 2026 to strengthen its local radio presence. Chris ‘Burnzee’ Burns will finish his full-time role as Breeze Manawatū Breakfast host on Friday 19 December.

AUCKLAND, Today: The BYD Shark 6 has taken out DRIVEN Car Guide’s Car of the Year 2025, with judges naming it the standout new vehicle launched in New Zealand over the past year.

AUCKLAND, Today: Publicis started in 1926 as a Montmartre hot shop and evolved into a global leader powered by data, technology and creativity. The past century has been full of dramatic reinventions.

AUCKLAND, Today: Lassoo Media is riding strong momentum after winning Media Agency of the Year at the 2025 Beacons, picking up four major accounts following competitive pitches: Bluecurrent, George Weston Foods, NXP, and fintech favourite Sharesies.

AUCKLAND, Today: Rhett D’Arrietta has joined the Reel Factory director roster, bringing his mix of daydreaming energy and creative problem solving to the team.

AUCKLAND, Today: Auckland Transport and Thompson Spencer have launched a campaign to build excitement ahead of the City Rail Link opening in 2026. The project will reshape travel with faster journeys, more trains and new stations across Tāmaki Makaurau.

AUCKLAND, Today: Goodman Fielder has teamed up with media agency Together to handle its media planning and buying across all channels, including retail. This is part of a fresh approach to their media strategy.

AUCKLAND, Today: A new global awards program is shaking up how creative excellence is recognised in advertising as AI becomes a core part of the industry. The AARON Awards, the first dedicated AI creator awards for advertising, are now open for entries.