Colin Peacock
Mediawatch for 8 May 2016
A turbulent week at troubled MediaWorks; companies keeping their enemies close, and; recycling newspaper stories. Audio
All the news that's fit to print - twice
Conscientious readers should recycle their old newspapers, but the papers shouldn’t be be recycling their old stories. Audio
All the news that's fit to print - twice
Conscientious readers should recycle their old newspapers, but the papers shouldn’t be be recycling their old stories.
AudioNewsreader leaves job, stuns media
Hilary Barry's decision to quit Mediaworks and TV3 has made headlines - lots of them. It was unexpected news about a much admired broadcaster, but is it a big deal?
Newsreader leaves job, stuns media
Hilary Barry's decision to quit Mediaworks and TV3 has made headlines - lots of them. It was unexpected news about a much admired broadcaster, but is it a big deal?
AudioLocked out of lock-ups
Business reporters no longer get a heads-up on interest rate announcements from the Reserve Bank because one reporter broke the rules. How is it affecting the media? Video, Audio
Locked out of lock-ups
Business reporters no longer get a heads-up on interest rate announcements from the Reserve Bank because one reporter broke the rules. How is it affecting the media?
Video, AudioChanging the journalism of climate change
Claims that the government "cheated" on carbon emissions made headlines recently, but those in the know said this was actually old news. An international expert in climate change journalism tells Medi… Audio
Changing the journalism of climate change
Claims that the government "cheated" on carbon emissions made headlines recently, but those in the know said this was actually old news. An international expert in climate change journalism tells Medi…
AudioMediawatch for 1 May 2016
Journalists locked out of lockups; a call for change in coverage of climate change, and; mixed messages and home truths on money and housing. Audio
Mixed messages and home truths on housing
Alarming accounts of Auckland's overheating housing market lately - and the winners and losers - have jarred with articles about those making big money. Audio
Mixed messages and home truths on housing
Alarming accounts of Auckland's overheating housing market lately - and the winners and losers - have jarred with articles about those making big money.
AudioEric Bogle - Making Peace With Songs About War
Aussie singer-songwriter Eric Bogle - the man who wrote about the loss of war in songs like 'The Green Fields of France' - talks to Colin Peacock about his life, music, and thoughts about conflict. He… Audio
Neill Atkinson and Imelda Bargas - What's Anzac Day All About?
Neill Atkinson, chief historian, and Imelda Bargas, senior historian, both from Manatu Taonga - Ministry for Culture and Heritage, discuss how Anzac Day has been commemorated and what it has meant… Audio
Remembering Fred Eru Toe
One of the New Zealanders who dug tunnels by hand in the chalk under Arras was Fred Eru Toe. His grand-daughters, Sharon Kautai and Frances Eru Toe, talk about his legacy. Audio
Brett Killington - subterranean WWI
London based Kiwi photographer who has spent a lot of time documenting the subterranean world of New Zealand First World War tunnelers on Europe's Western Front. Audio
David Littlewood - Experience of a Lifetime
'Experience of a Lifetime' examines the experiences of individuals, from high command leaders to ordinary soldiers, in WWI. Dr David Littlewood is one of three editors for the book. Audio
Peter Reidy on the Passchendaele Express
KiwiRail CEO on the Anzac Day steam locomotive service running between Petone and Wellington. The engine was originally built by NZ Railways to remember the 447 railwaymen who lost their lives in WWI.
…Colonel Rob Krushka
Colonel Krushka is the commander of New Zealand's Anzac commemorative contingent to Europe. Audio
A big-name newspaper is now making TV-style daily news bulletins
The biggest name in newspapers and online news is now doing twice-daily TV-style news bulletins. The Herald says the 6pm TV news is in decline while online news video is on the rise. So are they… Audio
