Sky New Zealand
Sky set to seal Sanzar rights deal, NZRU confirms
Pay-television broadcaster Sky New Zealand has struck a deal in principle to renew a media rights contract with the New Zealand Rugby Union (NZRU), the national governing body of rugby union, and its Sanzar partners in the southern hemisphere.
Coliseum snatch of PGA rights shifts US Tour from TV to web
Online subscription service Coliseum Sports Media continued to shake up the previously moribund New Zealand market with the acquisition of the US PGA Tour this month.
Sky NZ refocuses on domestic sports
Pay-television broadcaster Sky New Zealand will target more domestic sports content after signing a series of domestic rights deals in recent days, according to spokeswoman Kirsty Way.
Sky NZ to consider ‘season tickets’
Sky New Zealand is considering offering “season tickets” that would allow viewers to watch individual sports or competitions online without purchasing a full subscription with the pay-television broadcaster.
Sky NZ won’t renew golf rights
Pay-television broadcaster Sky New Zealand will not renew a rights deal for coverage of various golf events.
Sky New Zealand raises fee to lock in Kiwis for six years
Pay-television broadcaster Sky New Zealand has paid a significantly increased fee to hold on to New Zealand’s domestic cricket rights, facing one rival bidder and the threat of new market entrants.