Colin Peacock
Watchdog withholds its blessing from media marriage
Our competition watchdog says it's not minded to allow two big news companies - Fairfax and NZME - to get hitched. Mediawatch asks a rival publisher and a former editor if the Commerce Commission has…
AudioMediawatch for 13 November 2016
Trumpocalypse Now; deadlines for input into publicly-funded broadcasting; watchdog gives no blessing to media merger; not a bit of fun - fundamentally wrong.. Audio
Trumpocalypse Now
The pollsters didn't predict it, and most in the media didn't see it coming either. Election night was a historic upset in more ways than one. Audio
Trumpocalypse Now
The pollsters didn't predict it, and most in the media didn't see it coming either. Election night was a historic upset in more ways than one.
AudioWas Prince Harry right to decry 'harassment' by media
Prince Harry says “a line has been crossed” by the media in a "a wave of abuse and harassment" in reporting of his new girlfriend actress Meghan Markle. Fair call?
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Was Prince Harry right to decry 'harassment' by media
Prince Harry says “a line has been crossed” by the media in a "a wave of abuse and harassment" in reporting of his new girlfriend actress Meghan Markle. Fair call?
AudioStuff Me! Media mega-merger gets thumbs-down
Many media pundits predicted the merger of Fairfax Media and NZME would get a green light. Why has our Commerce Commission declined to give the marriage its blessing?
Stuff Me! Media mega-merger gets thumbs-down
Many media pundits predicted the merger of Fairfax Media and NZME would get a green light. Why has our Commerce Commission declined to give the marriage its blessing?
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Fairfax, NZME merger not supported by competition watchdog
The Commerce Commission has indicated it doesn't think the merger between media companies Fairfax and NZME should go ahead. Its draft report says such a merger would result in "an unprecedented level… Audio
Journalists and jailbirds: The pros and cons
Convicted killer Scott Watson has won his fight for the right to talk to a journalist in jail twice in two years and others behind bars who say they're innocent may follow suit. Is that good for… Audio
Journalists and jailbirds: The pros and cons
Convicted killer Scott Watson has won his fight for the right to talk to a journalist in jail twice in two years and others behind bars who say they're innocent may follow suit. Is that good for…
AudioMock shock over horrid Henry in the Herald
Paul Henry gave an interview to the New Zealand Herald last week. It revealed he is a sweary, politically-incorrect entertainer with a huge ego who turns his nose up at the great unwashed. But we… Audio
Mock shock over horrid Henry in the Herald
Paul Henry gave an interview to the New Zealand Herald last week. It revealed he is a sweary, politically-incorrect entertainer with a huge ego who turns his nose up at the great unwashed. But we…
AudioSurprisingly little interest in Gate-gate
Gerry Brownlee made headlines and even offered to quit after bypassing airport security back in 2014, but the release of previously-withheld information contradicting his version of events didn’t… Video, Audio
Surprisingly little interest in Gate-gate
Gerry Brownlee made headlines and even offered to quit after bypassing airport security back in 2014, but the release of previously-withheld information contradicting his version of events didn’t…
Video, AudioMediawatch for 6 November 2016
Twice in the past two years a convicted killer has won the right to meet a journalist in jail to re-state his claims of innocence. Is it a good idea? Also: a controversial Paul Henry interview makes… Audio
Brace yourself for multimedia political persuasion
We can expect more politically-inspired satire and comment in the media at election time next year - and more ads across more media from political parties, thanks to two recent decisions which have… Video, Audio
Brace yourself for multimedia political persuasion
We can expect more politically-inspired satire and comment in the media at election time next year - and more ads across more media from political parties, thanks to two recent decisions which have…
AudioControversial comments cleared - but condemned
The broadcasting watchdog has ruled controversial comments about racism and representation by TV host Mike Hosking did not breach broadcasting standards. Audio
Controversial comments cleared - but condemned
The broadcasting watchdog has ruled controversial comments about racism and representation by TV host Mike Hosking did not breach broadcasting standards.
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