Clare Curran
Budget 2018: Questions remain over new broadcasting spending
The government has allocated an additional $15 million in the Budget for public broadcasting, but it is not clear where the new investment will go or when we will see the benefits. Audio
Budget 2018: Questions remain over new broadcasting spending
The government has allocated an additional $15 million in the Budget for public broadcasting, but it is not clear where the new investment will go or when we will see the benefits.
AudioPM standing by Curran after RNZ committee hearing
The PM is standing by her broadcasting minister saying there was nothing new in a specially called select committee hearing about a meeting between Clare Curran and a former RNZ news executive. Video, Audio
'People will make mistakes' - Ardern backs Curran
For the second time in a week, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has found fault with the way her Broadcasting Minister, Clare Curran, has been dealing with RNZ.
Yesterday it emerged Ms Curran had… Audio
Curran says nothing improper about her message to RNZ chair
The Prime Minister says it would have been better if someone other than the Broadcasting Minister, Clare Curran, had contacted the RNZ chair Richard Griffin over his dealings with a parliamentary… Audio
Curran says RNZ+ policy 'evolution' still stands
The Broadcasting Minister says she still wants RNZ to eventually evolve into an operation that runs a stand-alone TV channel.
Broadcasting Minister Clare Curran won't resign over RNZ meeting with Carol Hirschfeld
Clare Curran says she has no intention of resigning as Broadcasting Minister, in the wake of the controversy of her meeting with former RNZ executive Carol Hirschfeld. Video
RNZ shock also rocks government
The effects of Carol Hirschfeld’s resignation from RNZ over an off-the-books meeting with the broadcasting minister go beyond the broadcaster itself. It comes as the minister was putting in place a… Audio
RNZ shock also rocks government
The effects of Carol Hirschfeld’s resignation from RNZ over an off-the-books meeting with the broadcasting minister go beyond the broadcaster itself. It comes as the minister was putting in place a…
AudioCurran, Hirschfeld meeting: Melissa Lee reacts
National's spokesperson for Broadcasting and Communications Melissa Lee was the first to make public the meeting between Clare Curran and Carol Hirschfeld. She discusses the issue with Guyon Espiner. Audio
Ardern stands by Broadcasting Minister after RNZ meeting
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is standing by her Broadcasting Minister Clare Curran in the wake of the resignation of senior RNZ news executive Carol Hirschfeld. Ms Hirschfeld stepped down on Tuesday… Audio
Crack out the cliches, it's the MP and the media boss
Opinion - Outside of National's caucus room, there will be two sets of people glad to see Carol Hirschfeld and Clare Curran caught up in a political whirlwind, Andrew Geddis writes.
PM backs Clare Curran after Carol Hirschfeld's resignation
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is backing Broadcasting Minister Clare Curran in the wake of the resignation of high-profile RNZ news executive, Carol Hirschfeld. Video, Audio
How far off is the government's media funding fix?
The broadcasting minister has appointed advisors to look into funding our public media at arm's length from government. The new TV channel she once wanted seems to be off the table for the foreseeable… Audio
How far off is the government's media funding fix?
The broadcasting minister has appointed advisors to look into funding our public media at arm's length from government. The new TV channel she once wanted seems to be off the table for the foreseeable…
AudioMedia boss hits out at government policy
The boss of major media company MediaWorks has hit out at the new government's plan to boost public broadcasting - and even claimed it could wipe out his business. Audio
Media boss hits out at government policy
The boss of major media company MediaWorks has hit out at the new government's plan to boost public broadcasting - and even claimed it could wipe out his business.
AudioGovt seeks chief technology officer
The hunt is on for a new tech supremo to drive the country's digital future. Audio
Workers exploited in broadband roll-out - union
The E Tu union wants a government inquiry into claims of worker exploitation during the ultra fast broadband roll out. The $1.7 billion programme to provide better, faster internet to homes around New… Audio
New Technology with Sarah Putt
Sarah Putt discusses the tension between regulation and technology as outlined in new report Analog Regulation, Digital World: what is NZ's track record and we are getting it right? Also, happy 10th… Audio
