Colin Peacock
Dwelling on fast food and the fear of French flair
The All Blacks’ quarter final re-run with France triggered all the old clichés about French flair, style and unpredictability. Is it all a myth? But if the flies switch donkeys . . . is that good? Video, Audio
Dwelling on fast food and the fear of French flair
The All Blacks’ quarter final re-run with France triggered all the old clichés about French flair, style and unpredictability. Is it all a myth? But if the flies switch donkeys . . . is that good?
Video, AudioA top secret trip to Iraq
Political editors accompanied the prime minister on a secretly arranged visit to New Zealand forces in Iraq this week. It's not the first such hush-hush trip, and not the first time some journalists… Audio, Gallery
A top secret trip to Iraq
Political editors accompanied the prime minister on a secretly arranged visit to New Zealand forces in Iraq this week. It's not the first such hush-hush trip, and not the first time some journalists…
AudioA settlement that raised unsettling issues
The New Zealand Defence Force has settled a long-running defamation claim by a freelance foreign correspondent. It brought to an end a dispute that ran for four years and cost hundreds of thousands of… Audio
A settlement that raised unsettling issues
The New Zealand Defence Force has settled a long-running defamation claim by a freelance foreign correspondent. It brought to an end a dispute that ran for four years and cost hundreds of thousands of…
AudioMediawatch for 11 October 2015
A top secret trip to Iraq; a settlement that raised unsettling issues; local media team up to attract ads; Cupwatch - who hates who now? Audio
Cupwatch: Who hates who now?
Mediawatch looks back at the Rugby World Cup week three. The pundits were underwhelmed by the All Blacks holding back, but the Group of Death got them going. Audio
Cupwatch: Who hates who now?
Mediawatch looks back at the Rugby World Cup week three. The pundits were underwhelmed by the All Blacks holding back, but the Group of Death got them going.
AudioContraception controversy sparks debate
Social development minister Anne Tolley created controversy with comments about contraception this week. She won praise for taking a tough stance and she was also condemned for interfering with… Audio
Contraception controversy sparks debate
Social development minister Anne Tolley created controversy with comments about contraception this week. She won praise for taking a tough stance and she was also condemned for interfering with…
AudioCupwatch: Twitchy pundits and Brit-baiting
Mediawatch looks back at week two of the Rugby World Cup: easy games for The All Blacks but still some pundits were squirming - and mocking the English while they were down. Audio
Cupwatch: Twitchy pundits and Brit-baiting
Mediawatch looks back at week two of the Rugby World Cup: easy games for The All Blacks but still some pundits were squirming - and mocking the English while they were down.
AudioMediawatch for 4 October 2015
Contraception comments spark controversy; internet giants cornering the market for news and ads; Cupwatch week two - Twitchy pundits and baiting the Brits Audio
Piggybacking on a political attack
The media here rolled out tons of pig puns for fun when that story about David Cameron broke in the UK. But was it fair? That controversial claim came in a book backed by a wealthy enemy out to get… Audio
Piggybacking on a political attack
The media here rolled out tons of pig puns for fun when that story about David Cameron broke in the UK. But was it fair? That controversial claim came in a book backed by a wealthy enemy out to get…
AudioCupwatch: Japan overjoyed but overlooked - and Richie's reputation
Mediawatch looks back at the World Cup's first week in our media. Richie's no cheat, say our sports scribes, but the data disgarees. The biggest-ever upset was big in Japan, but the media mostly… Audio
Cupwatch: Japan overjoyed but overlooked - and Richie's reputation
Mediawatch looks back at the World Cup's first week in our media. Richie's no cheat, say our sports scribes, but the data disgarees. The biggest-ever upset was big in Japan, but the media mostly…
AudioMediawatch for 27 September 2015
Piggybacking on a political attack; media in transition, integrating their news; World Cupwatch - Japan overjoyed but overlooked, and; Richie's reputation. Audio
Scouting for gossip and clicks
A controversial journalist has returned at the helm of an online project serving up "snackable, shareable" gossip and showbiz news. It says Scout will be "internet-breaking" but will New Zealanders… Audio
