Colin Peacock
Brexit media: from A to ZZ Top
In the wake of the Brexit vote, there have been plenty of pundits and an oversupply of overwrought opinions. But critics claim the media ran too much false information during the campaign - and… Video, Audio
Brexit media: from A to ZZ Top
In the wake of the Brexit vote, there have been plenty of pundits and an oversupply of overwrought opinions. But critics claim the media ran too much false information during the campaign - and…
Video, AudioScandinavian soccer skewers the English
The hysterical commentaries of Iceland's Gudmundur Benediktsson at Euro 2016 made him an online star this week. But it wasn't the first time a Nordic nation's commentator hit the headlines for losing… Video, Audio
Scandinavian soccer skewers the English
The hysterical commentaries of Iceland's Gudmundur Benediktsson at Euro 2016 made him an online star this week. But it wasn't the first time a Nordic nation's commentator hit the headlines for losing…
Video, AudioMediawatch for 3 July 2016
Are modern Mad Men getting too creative?; Pundits aplenty and overwrought opinions on Brexit - but too few facts, and; Scandinavian skewering of English football failure. Audio
An opinionated host sparks a public backlash - but not from bosses or sponsors
Mike Hosking's opinionated style on TV One has sparked a backlash which echoes past controversies at TVNZ. But the state-owned broadcaster and sponsors aren't bothered. Audio
An opinionated host sparks a public backlash - but not from bosses or sponsors
Mike Hosking's opinionated style on TV One has sparked a backlash which echoes past controversies at TVNZ. But the state-owned broadcaster and sponsors aren't bothered.
AudioMediawatch for 26 June 2016
Backlash against a popular but polarising presenter; All Blacks and their endorsements in the news; freedom of speech = freedom to advertise? Produced and presented by Colin Peacock and Jeremy Rose. Audio
All Blacks for hire in the news
Editors are usually keen on a story if there’s an All Black in it. But sometimes the story is really about the big brands the boys in black are supporting. Video, Audio
All Blacks for hire in the news
Editors are usually keen on a story if there’s an All Black in it. But sometimes the story is really about the big brands the boys in black are supporting.
Video, AudioChanging the game of premium sport on TV
New Zealand should copy Australia and make "sport of national significance" available on TV for free, New Zealand First's Winston Peters says. Is it an idea whose time has come - or an idea that's now… Audio
Changing the game of premium sport on TV
New Zealand should copy Australia and make "sport of national significance" available on TV for free, New Zealand First's Winston Peters says. Is it an idea whose time has come - or an idea that's now…
AudioMediawatch for 19 June 2016
Sky TV's long-serving boss talks to Mediawatch about the proposed merger with Vodafone - and broadcasters becoming departments of big telcos. Audio
In the middle of a media mega-merger
Sky TV wants to merge with giant telco Vodafone. Mediawatch asks Sky's long-serving leader if today's broadcasters are destined to end up as divisions of big telecommunications companies. Audio
In the middle of a media mega-merger
Sky TV wants to merge with giant telco Vodafone. Mediawatch asks Sky's long-serving leader if today's broadcasters are destined to end up as divisions of big telecommunications companies.
AudioNuclear headlines clash with the facts
The headlines didn't match the facts in a recent UK story about New Zealand's anti-nuclear policy Audio
Nuclear headlines clash with the facts
The headlines didn't match the facts in a recent UK story about New Zealand's anti-nuclear policy
AudioGovt moves to correct reports of TV companies merger
The Government is already pouring cold water on suggestions of a Mediaworks and TVNZ tie up. Audio
PM's Fiji trip puts media freedom in the spotlight
Prime Minister John Key's visit to Fiji drew attention to the fact some journalists are not welcome there. Mediawatch takes a closer look - including at the rules for the country's own reporters. Audio
PM's Fiji trip puts media freedom in the spotlight
Prime Minister John Key's visit to Fiji drew attention to the fact some journalists are not welcome there. Mediawatch takes a closer look - including at the rules for the country's own reporters.
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