Nine rocked by sudden resignation of news boss’ top assistant following gala after-party… Plus, the behind-the-scenes power struggle at KIIS’ new breakfast show: INSIDE MAIL

Kristy Nitz has resigned from her role as executive assistant to Channel Nine Queensland news director Brendan Hocking, about a week after attending Brisbane’s Lord Mayor’s gala on 17 October. Nine confirmed she no longer works for the network; the article says it is not alleging any wrongdoing and reports that Nitz did not respond to requests for comment.

The article says some colleagues viewed Nitz’s work style as overly authoritative, while others knew her for her direct approach. It also recounts a separate Queensland Court of Appeal defamation case: Robert McVicker’s claim over an ABC report about Bestjet’s collapse failed, and the court found the ABC had made a reasonable offer to resolve the dispute before costs increased.