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Media on the block vulnerable to vultures?
Podcast episode — 19 May 2020NZME's bold bid to buy its biggest rival for $1 foundered in the High Court this week. But Stuff - our biggest publisher of news - is still on the block along with the nation's most popular magazines. What's to stop offshore buyers snapping them up on the cheap in a bid to turn a quick buck?
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Political poll results with Hooton and Jones
Podcast episode — 18 May 2020Politics commentators Matthew Hooton and Neale Jones talk to Kathryn about the results of the latest Newshub Reid-Research, which show that Labour leader Jacinda Ardern could comfortably lead alone. The poll has Labour on 56.5 percentage points - up 14 - while National slumps down 12.7 percentage points to 30.6. The Greens sneak in just above the 5 percent threshold while New Zealand First falls to 2.7 percent.
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Professor Emrys Westacott: Covid-19 pandemic 'spells the end of the neoliberal era'
Many have revelled in a return to a simpler life due to Covid-19. Professor Emrys Westacott, who wrote The Wisdom of Frugality, says this is a time to reflect on whether the type of society we had… Audio
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Mediawatch for 17 May 2020
Podcast episode — 16 May 2020Media merger saga turns into bitter court battle; no Budget relief yet for under-pressure news media; a lonely Māori voice at the Covid-19 briefings.
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NZME's play for Stuff goes to court - again
Podcast episode — 14 May 2020The long-running saga of the mega-merger of our two biggest news publishers is heading for the High Court - not for the first time. Last time round, NZME and Stuff were fighting for the right to get together. This time the pair are seriously estranged.
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No relief for under-pressure commercial media in Budget
Podcast episode — 14 May 2020Spending on broadcasting and public media has been boosted by $25m over four years in Budget 2020, but there was nothing in it to ease the plight of commercial news media companies.
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People clamour for a haircut as Level 2 begins
New Zealand is now in Alert Level 2, and one of the first things that many people are wanting is a haricut or their roots touched up.
Lyndsay Miller is a hair stylist at Fox Hair in Christchurch, and… Audio
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Australia's tracing app COVIDSafe now 'fully functional'
The Australian Federal government's coronavirus tracing app is now working after all territories signed up to allow its use, its deputy chief medical officer confirmed.
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Christchurch barbershop taking midnight bookings
A Christchurch barber is preparing for a late night on Wednesday as clients get a quick trim before returning to work tomorrow. Audio
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Childhood trauma at the heart of winning Ockham Book Awards
First time writers have taken out the top prizes at the 2020 Ockham Book Awards tonight. Debut novel Auē by Becky Manawatu has won both the Best First Book and the Best Fiction prizes while musician…
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ATP Tour chief staying optimistic about return of tennis
Despite the growing possibility of a total wipeout of professional tennis this year, ATP Tour chief Andrea Gaudenzi is refusing to give up.
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The forgotten media crisis
Podcast episode — 09 May 2020As politicians rush to provide help to TV, radio, and online news, magazine sector representatives say they're being left out of the discussion.
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John Grant: US singer's Iceland life
American singer-songwriter John Grant, once of the alternative rock band the Czars, has now forged a flourishing solo career. His 2010 debut Queen of Denmark was named best album of the year by Mojo… Audio
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MBIE branch turnover high, but industry happy with performance
Rapid turnover of staff has been hampering a government agency that's crucial to the pandemic recovery.
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Eyes on NZ on Air under new management
Podcast episode — 02 May 2020Struggling news media companies hope the funding agency New Zealand on Air will bankroll more of their journalism, in addition to the local dramas and documentaries for TV it has funded from the public purse for years. Mediawatch asks its new CEO Cameron Harland if it wants that job - and how it's adapting to Covid chaos disrupting all the broadcasters it supports.
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NZ sister's dying wish granted: 'It's something to stay alive for'
Gail Baker's dying wish has been granted, with her sister set to travel to Australia from New Zealand to care for her in her final days.
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Working at helplines a relief for some during Covid-19
For some helpline workers, helping others in lockdown moves the focus away from their own isolation.
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An apple harvest no one will ever forget
Apple growers have filled our fruit bowls and bolstered our export coffers, while harvesting a bumper crop and maintaining strict social distancing for their workforce. It’s been a nightmare. Audio
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TVNZ Healthy for Life special
TVNZ 1 is screening a one-off special tomorrow morning at 9am. Audio
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Pacific Music Awards: Legends, newcomers and Samoan thrash metal
A mix of newcomers, old hands - and Polynesian metallers - are among the finalists for this year's Pacific Music Awards. Video
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Another Covid-19 case in French Polynesia as restrictions eased
Another person in French Polynesia has tested positive for Covid-19, bringing the tally to 58.
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Coronavirus: National Party caucus to meet today
Parliament is back today and with it several MPs, including a large chunk of National's caucus.
National will hold a phone conference with the whole caucus at 9am, as the rumbles over Simon Bridges'… Audio
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Second repatriation flight from India enroute to Christchurch
Nearly 200 people on a government-assisted flight from India are due to arrive in Christchurch tonight.
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Spanish children allowed outside as death toll dips
Spain, which has been one of the countries worst hit in the coronavirus pandemic, has reported its lowest daily death toll in more than a month.
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Return of party politics puts leaders under pressure
Podcast episode — 25 April 2020For weeks our political news has centred on the fight against Coronavirus. But this week pre-Covid concerns emerged in the media to create political headaches for Winston Peters and Simon Bridges
