Hayden Donnell
A rainy day for the mayor's media freeze out
Auckland mayor Wayne Brown has maintained a relationship with the media that's been - at best - frosty. A new report into the Council's flood response shows the limits of that approach. The mayor's…
AudioMidweek Media Watch with Hayden Donnell
Hayden Donnell hosts this week's Midweek Media Watch and shares the latest news and controversies in New Zealand's media. Audio
Midweek Mediawatch - All the President's luggage
In this week's edition of Midweek Mediawatch, Hayden Donnell talks to Mark Leishman about Donald Trump getting arrested, trust in news falling again, a controversy involving a Cabinet minister and… Audio
Midweek Mediawatch - All the President's luggage
In this week's edition of Midweek Mediawatch, Hayden Donnell talks to Mark Leishman about Donald Trump getting arrested, trust in news falling again, a controversy involving a Cabinet minister and…
AudioMedia mismatch on an 'out-of-control mob'
The protest that overwhelmed a rally for anti-trans rights activist Kellie-Jay Keen-Minshull in Auckland last weekend was described as out-of-control and violent in some accounts. Two reporters who… Audio
Media mismatch on an 'out-of-control mob'
The protest that overwhelmed a rally for anti-trans rights activist Kellie-Jay Keen-Minshull in Auckland last weekend was described as out-of-control and violent in some accounts. Two reporters who…
AudioToday FM goes up in flames after on-air explosion
The future of MediaWorks talk network Today FM and its news service are in doubt after a proposal to close the station prompted an on-air staff revolt. Today FM abruptly cut to pop music after… Audio
Today FM goes up in flames after on-air explosion
The future of MediaWorks talk network Today FM and its news service are in doubt after a proposal to close the station prompted an on-air staff revolt. Today FM abruptly cut to pop music after…
AudioMidweek Mediawatch - Iraq anniversary, lobbying, provoking the woke & angst over activist
Midweek Mediawatch - Hayden Donnell talks to Susana Lei’ataua about how US media boosted the war in Iraq which began 20 years ago this week. Also: lifting the lid on lobbyists’ relationship with…
Midweek Mediawatch - Lobbyists, Iraq, provoking the woke & angst over activist
In this week's Midweek Mediawatch, Hayden Donnell talks to Susana Lei'ataua about revelations on political lobbying from RNZ, a new online outlet seeking to provoke the woke; how US media boosted the… Audio
Midweek Mediawatch - Lobbyists, Iraq, provoking the woke & angst over activist
In this week's Midweek Mediawatch, Hayden Donnell talks to Susana Lei'ataua about revelations on political lobbying from RNZ, a new online outlet seeking to provoke the woke; how US media boosted the…
AudioA muted media response to March 15
The media did little to mark the fourth anniversary of the March 15 terror attack, and some victims and their families say they are starting to feel forgotten. Audio
A muted media response to March 15
The media did little to mark the fourth anniversary of the March 15 terror attack, and some victims and their families say they are starting to feel forgotten.
AudioClimate policies burn on the bread and butter bonfire
Chris Hipkins won media plaudits for his political strategy after scrapping or deferring some of Labour's policy in his latest policy bonfire, including ones to reduce emissions. But a poll released… Audio
Climate policies burn on the bread and butter bonfire
Chris Hipkins won media plaudits for his political strategy after scrapping or deferring some of Labour's policy in his latest policy bonfire, including ones to reduce emissions. But a poll released…
AudioMidweek Mediawatch - transport reporting skids and u-turns
In this week's Midweek Mediawatch, Hayden Donnell talks to Susana Lei'ataua about some skids and u-turns in transport reporting, a growing glut of daily news podcasts - and a new online outlet for… Audio
Midweek Mediawatch - transport reporting skids and u-turns
In this week's Midweek Mediawatch, Hayden Donnell talks to Susana Lei'ataua about some skids and u-turns in transport reporting, a growing glut of daily news podcasts - and a new online outlet for…
AudioMidweek Mediawatch
Hayden Donnell looks at the media's coverage of a crime wave and more Audio