Colin Peacock
Mediawatch for 2 April 2017
Days are numbered for one daily paper; Journalism Still Matters - ten years on; PR in disguise takes-off on TV. Audio
Days numbered for local daily papers
Fairfax Media says its Blenheim-based paper The Marlborough Express will soon publish on only three days a week, after more than 130 years as a daily paper. It could be a sign of things to come for… Audio
Days numbered for local daily papers
Fairfax Media says its Blenheim-based paper The Marlborough Express will soon publish on only three days a week, after more than 130 years as a daily paper. It could be a sign of things to come for…
AudioJohn Key's blogger ties remain in the dark
Three years ago, John Key admitted he kept in touch with certain bloggers. Then Nicky Hager’s Dirty Politics lifted the lid on other government ministers leaking to them. Newstalk ZB’s Felix Marwick… Audio
John Key's blogger ties remain in the dark
Three years ago, John Key admitted he kept in touch with certain bloggers. Then Nicky Hager’s Dirty Politics lifted the lid on other government ministers leaking to them. Newstalk ZB’s Felix Marwick…
AudioMediawatch for 26 March 2017
'Hit and Run' sparks calls for inquiry and a backlash against the authors; PM's blogger ties remain in the dark; TVNZ to cut jobs in news reshuffle; TV funnyman starts debate by getting serious on… Audio
TVNZ confirms job losses in news reshuffle
TVNZ has announced plans to cut jobs in news but increase reporting from the regions. Chief executive Kevin Kenrick tells Mediawatch more big changes will come to make TVNZ "sustainable". Audio
TVNZ confirms job losses in news reshuffle
TVNZ has announced plans to cut jobs in news but increase reporting from the regions. Chief executive Kevin Kenrick tells Mediawatch more big changes will come to make TVNZ "sustainable".
Audio'Hit and Run' sparks headlines - and a backlash
News of another Nicky Hager book coming out in an election year became a big story, even before reporters knew what it was about. Mediawatch looks at how Hit and Run hit the headlines. Audio
'Hit and Run' sparks headlines - and a backlash
News of another Nicky Hager book coming out in an election year became a big story, even before reporters knew what it was about. Mediawatch looks at how Hit and Run hit the headlines.
AudioNew Chinese channel with bold goals
A new TV channel promising to “set a new standard for Chinese broadcasting in New Zealand” goes live this weekend on Freeview. What will NCTV offer Chinese New Zealanders - and other New Zealanders… Video, Audio
New Chinese channel with bold goals
A new TV channel promising to “set a new standard for Chinese broadcasting in New Zealand” goes live this weekend on Freeview. What will NCTV offer Chinese New Zealanders - and other New Zealanders…
Video, AudioMediawatch for 19 March 2017
New news site makes headlines with big egg scoop; the ethics of digital-age hidden-camera filming; a new Chinese channel with bold goals. Audio
In the spotlight on a dreadful day
TV reporter Thomas Mead was confronted with the worst consequences of ethnic extremism in his home town on March 15 2019 - and his reporting was seen around the world. Mediawatch asks how it has… Audio
In the spotlight on a dreadful day
TV reporter Thomas Mead was confronted with the worst consequences of ethnic extremism in his home town on March 15 2019 - and his reporting was seen around the world. Mediawatch asks how it has…
AudioNew outlet’s egg scoop raises big issues
A new online news service launched this week, led by two experienced news editors who promised to cover "the things that matter". Audio
New outlet’s egg scoop raises big issues
A new online news service launched this week, led by two experienced news editors who promised to cover "the things that matter".
AudioCrossing over to 'the dark side'?
After more than 25 years as a journalist, Phil Vine went to work for Greenpeace last year. Many other reporters have crossed over to "the dark side" to help organisations get their messages out, but… Audio
Crossing over to 'the dark side'?
After more than 25 years as a journalist, Phil Vine went to work for Greenpeace last year. Many other reporters have crossed over to "the dark side" to help organisations get their messages out, but…
AudioSpinning yarns from our farms
A media campaign about "New Zealand's red meat story" is in the pipeline. It follows a recent ad campaign putting dairy farmers front and centre to boost the image of Fonterra. Is the farming lobby… Audio
