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  • Knock, knock: How the news media turns corpses into content

    News
    The Wireless
    30 May 2017
    “It's kind of like dealing with death at a safe arm’s length. Because we all want to know: how the hell do you cope if your grandchild drowns?”

    If it bleeds, it leads, or so the saying goes. But with death knocks being practised daily, what is the impact on the living?

    Knock, knock: How the news media turns corpses into content
  • Southland divided over incoming refugees

    News
    New Zealand refugees and migrants
    29 May 2017
    The Crescent, Invercargill.

    Invercargill's leaders remain divided over whether the city is equipped to handle refugees, as it prepares to roll out the welcome mat to its first arrivals in December.

    Southland divided over incoming refugees
  • Reporting gets a robot re-boot?

    News
    Mediawatch technology
    28 May 2017

    We know about driverless cars, but are reporterless stories just around the corner too? And what does a "true-blue Aussie" robot reading the news sound like? (spoiler: not good)

    Reporting gets a robot re-boot?
  • Trump isolated over Paris climate change deal

    News
    World environment
    28 May 2017
    Donald Trump walks for a group photo after the Outreach Session during the G7 Summit.

    Leaders of the G7 group of rich nations have failed to agree a statement on climate change, with the US refusing to commit to the Paris accord.

    Trump isolated over Paris climate change deal
  • 'Your daughter is history'

    News
    The Wireless
    26 May 2017
    Dome Valley

    Jealousy, hatred and attempted murder in the Dome Valley.

    'Your daughter is history'
  • Floating island off Tahiti aims to be eco-friendly

    Audio
    Pacific environment
    26 May 2017
    Part of the Seasteading Institute floating island design.

    A French Polynesian environmentalist helping proponents of a floating island in the territory says it's likely to mean little harm to the environment. Audio

  • Virgin Australia and the Samoa Govt part company

    Audio
    Pacific transport
    24 May 2017
    no caption

    Virgin Australia is now reviewing its options after Samoa's decision to end their decade long joint venture later this year. Audio

  • Budget will blow chance for change

    News
    Politics Comment & Analysis
    24 May 2017
    Finance Minister Steven Joyce at Printlink for the printing of the 2017 Budget.

    Analysis - Tomorrow's government budget gives Steven Joyce the twin opportunities of rising surpluses and increased government spending. He will largely squander them, Rod Oram writes.

    Budget will blow chance for change
  • Virgin Australia mulling over next step in Samoa

    News
    Pacific Samoa
    23 May 2017
    Virgin Australia, Gold Coast.

    Virgin Australia is reviewing its options after the Samoa Government's decision to end their decade long joint venture.

    Virgin Australia mulling over next step in Samoa
  • Nelson next in line for paper cut

    Audio
    business media
    21 May 2017
    Today's news: The owner of a dog deemed dangerous is taking the fight to save its life to the Supreme Court.

    The nation’s biggest news publisher Fairfax Media is proposing to cut back the Nelson Mail newspaper and print it in Christchurch to cut costs. Audio

  • Nelson next in line for paper cut

    News
    Mediawatch business
    21 May 2017
    Today's news: The owner of a dog deemed dangerous is taking the fight to save its life to the Supreme Court.

    The nation’s biggest news publisher Fairfax Media is proposing to cut back the Nelson Mail newspaper and print it in Christchurch to cut costs.

    Audio

    Nelson next in line for paper cut
  • The art of question time

    Audio
    politics
    21 May 2017
    Labour MP Chris Hipkins

    Parliament restrains the power of Government partly by asking pesky questions. But it’s harder than it looks. Audio

  • The art of question time

    News
    The House politics
    21 May 2017
    Labour MP Chris Hipkins

    Parliament restrains the power of Government partly by asking pesky questions. But it’s harder than it looks.

    Audio

    The art of question time
  • Hijacking NZ Music Month: the campaign to get marginalised voices heard

    Audio
    music identity
    20 May 2017
    Melody Thomas from RNZ Music, Karyn Hay, Randa and Geneva Alexander from Soccer Practise

    Equalise My Vocals aims to address issues brought to the surface by a story published last year by The Spinoff, outlining serious allegations of grooming and sexual predation in the local music… Video, Audio

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  • The father and daughter beatboxers

    Audio
    life and society music
    19 May 2017
    Ed Cage and Nicole Paris

    The skilled beatboxing and sweet banter of Missouri father and daughter Nicole Paris and Ed Cage has made them stars of social media. Video, Audio

  • Waste not, want not

    Audio
    life and society
    18 May 2017
    A furniture repair lesson

    At the Edinburgh Remakery, people learn how to mend their own furniture, textiles, phones and computers. Sophie Unwin is the founder and the 2016 UK Entrepreneur of the Year. Audio, Gallery

  • Nights Pundit - Feminism

    Audio
    history media
    16 May 2017

    Deborah Russell says children learn through play, and if we only make some toys available to either boys, or girls, then we limit learning. Audio

  • Tonga PM alleges Chinese pay no tax

    News
    Pacific Tonga
    15 May 2017
    Tonga's Prime Minister 'Akilisi Pohiva

    Tonga's prime minister has accused Chinese businesses of going years without paying any tax.

    Tonga PM alleges Chinese pay no tax
  • Comey on shock dismissal: 'It is done, and I will be fine'

    News
    World
    11 May 2017
    Former FBI director James Comey

    Ousted FBI Director James Comey has written a letter to his colleagues, saying the FBI remains a "rock of competence, honesty and independence".

    Comey on shock dismissal: 'It is done, and I will be fine'
  • Quake conference cancelled two months after being announced

    News
    New Zealand politics
    5 May 2017
    Demolition site Feb 2016

    Nearly $200,000 was spent on a government conference, touted as ensuring valuable lessons were learnt from the Canterbury earthquakes, before its cancellation.

    Quake conference cancelled two months after being announced
  • A difficult day for a 150-year-old paper

    News
    Comment & Analysis Media & Technology
    3 May 2017
    Nelson Mail

    First Person - After today's Fairfax and NZME merger rejection, Nelson Mail alumni Tracy Neal visits her old paper at a crucial time in its history. Video

    A difficult day for a 150-year-old paper
  • Ruby Knox murder case: DHB reveals review details

    News
    New Zealand disability
    1 May 2017
    Donella Knox in the High Court in Blenheim during sentencing.

    The Nelson Marlborough DHB is set to begin its review in response to the case of a severely autistic 20-year-old murdered by her mother.

    Ruby Knox murder case: DHB reveals review details
  • Lilly Singh not pressing pause on being 'bawse'

    Audio
    author interview arts
    27 Apr 2017
    no caption

    Having never wanted a nine to five job, Canadian comedian Lilly Singh, better known by her digital moniker Superwoman, says she’s now working 24/7. Video, Audio

  • Danish dramas vs Kiwi soaps

    Audio
    arts
    23 Apr 2017
    Sidse Babett Knudsen as Birgitte Nyborg, the first female prime minister of Denmark, in the TV series Borgen

    A quarter of Denmark's population regularly watch Danish TV dramas, while the highest-rating Kiwi drama attracted an audience of just over 250,000 last year. Mediawatch asks a Danish expert what their… Audio

  • Danish dramas vs Kiwi soaps

    News
    Mediawatch arts
    23 Apr 2017
    Sidse Babett Knudsen as Birgitte Nyborg, the first female prime minister of Denmark, in the TV series Borgen

    A quarter of Denmark's population regularly watch Danish TV dramas, while the highest-rating Kiwi drama attracted an audience of just over 250,000 last year. Mediawatch asks a Danish expert what their…

    Audio

    Danish dramas vs Kiwi soaps
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