APN New Zealand chief executive Martin Simons says the company has been in talks with providers and a preferred vendor has been selected.

 "I did look at it as an investment but the numbers didn't stack up."

Staff at NZ Herald publisher APN have been called to a 4.45pm meeting today. UPDATED

Forget about a faked “boxing” bout – cuddly gossip queen Rachel “The Duchess” Glucina trumped the last act of The Ridges TV series.

Australian-owned Auckland-based tabloid The Haitch lives up to feel-good form with its new look this morning.