Colin Peacock
Mediawatch for 16 September 2007
The media fight over rugby rights - but roll over for sponsors; digital TV; and publicity for gadgets. Audio
Mediawatch for 9 September 2007
Digital technology - solution or problem?; a local paper's bold move; a life story hidden from view. Audio
Mediawatch for 2 September 2007
Diana and anniversary journalism; funding future broadcasting; and rowdy crowds. Audio
Mediawatch for 26 August 2007
The push for greater ethnic diversity in newsrooms and news coverage. Audio
Mediawatch for 19 August 2007
A special look at the debate about the state of New Zealand journalism today. Audio
Mediawatch for 12 August 2007
Media focus on John Key; televising Bain's re-trial; balancing professional journalism and blogging; and more. Audio
Mediawatch for 5 August 2007
Conflicts of interest; old media embraces the blog; and Murdoch's empire grows again. Audio
Mediawatch for 29 July 2007
A cabinet minster's fall from grace; and good news from our poorest schools. Audio
Mediawatch for 22 July 2007
Anonymous editorials; East Timor's fledgling free press; and copyright on newsworthy pictures. Audio
Mediawatch for 15 July 2007
Faked photo embarrassment; reporting financial risk; and the PR campaign for a new plane. Audio
Mediawatch for 8 July 2007
A week of sporting woe; two reporters held hostage - 35 years apart; adverts that look like news. Audio
Mediawatch for 24 June 2007
The media battle over natural health products; the Dalai Lama on tour; and the downside of fame. Audio
Mediawatch for 17 June 2007
The fallout from 'Asian Angst'; gameshow exposure; and fleeting expletives in the US. Audio
Mediawatch for 10 June 2007
Pressure on Pacific Island journalists; the death of Mrs Muliaga; bad PR for 'Palmy'. Audio
Mediawatch for 3 June 2007
A tragedy in Mangere; the squabble over NCEA; and a complaint that fell through the cracks. Audio
Mediawatch for 20 May 2007
Reporting David Bain's release; the rise of freelance journalism; and filling space in the supplements. Audio
Mediawatch for 13 May 2007
Endangered editors; rethinking TVNZ's public role; the frenzy over dangerous dogs. Audio
Mediawatch for 6 May 2007
'Freeview' new technology; access to public records; and Marcus Lush on talk radio. Audio
Mediawatch for 29 April 2007
Maori Televisions strategy; a murderer's messages in the media; disappointed cricket fans. Audio