Hayden Donnell
Anti-vax parents create media conundrum
One press conference question at a Prime Ministerial summit kicked off a wave of social media scorn this week - and even criticism and international headlines about sexism. But media made a better…
AudioWhy did Stuff journalists walk off the job?
Journalism’s never been an especially well-paid job, except for a few bosses and stars in big jobs at the top end. But industrial action is rare - and no journalists at major news media have gone on… Audio
Why did Stuff journalists walk off the job?
Journalism’s never been an especially well-paid job, except for a few bosses and stars in big jobs at the top end. But industrial action is rare - and no journalists at major news media have gone on…
AudioMidweek Mediawatch: 23 November 2022
Hayden Donnell joins Karyn Hay for the latest analysis of New Zealand's media landscape. Audio
Midweek Mediawatch: Follow the leader
In this week's edition of Midweek Mediawatch, Hayden Donnell talks to Karyn Hay about a blizzard of commentary about Christopher Luxon's performance, Chinese state-sponsored propaganda in the Herald… Audio
Midweek Mediawatch: Follow the leader
In this week's edition of Midweek Mediawatch, Hayden Donnell talks to Karyn Hay about a blizzard of commentary about Christopher Luxon's performance, Chinese state-sponsored propaganda in the Herald…
AudioFraming farming’s important debates via the mailbox
Opposition to agricultural reforms gets a wide airing in the media, along with protest and lobby groups fighting the corner against ‘unworkable regulations.’ But farming industry groups - and many… Audio
Framing farming’s important debates via the mailbox
Opposition to agricultural reforms gets a wide airing in the media, along with protest and lobby groups fighting the corner against ‘unworkable regulations.’ But farming industry groups - and many…
AudioAnnoying both sides doesn't equal getting it right
Amid a barrage of criticism from across the political spectrum, Elon Musk reached for a defence beloved by editors and journalists. Audio
Annoying both sides doesn't equal getting it right
Amid a barrage of criticism from across the political spectrum, Elon Musk reached for a defence beloved by editors and journalists.
AudioMidweek Mediawatch with Hayden Donnell 2 November 2022
A publicity stunt from Christopher Luxon, Nationals vote against Fair Pay Agreements, and Auckland mayor Wayne Brown eschewing media interviews. Audio
Midweek Mediawatch - political photo ops & tech titans under pressure
Midweek Mediawatch - Hayden Donnell talks to Charlotte Ryan about how the media handle politicians' photo opportunities - and one politician keeping the media at arm's length. Also - unprecedented… Audio
Midweek Mediawatch - political photo ops & tech titans under pressure
Midweek Mediawatch - Hayden Donnell talks to Charlotte Ryan about how the media handle politicians' photo opportunities - and one politician keeping the media at arm's length. Also - unprecedented…
AudioMidweek Mediawatch: A political journalist's PR pitch
In this week's edition of Midweek Mediawatch, Hayden Donnell talks to Charlotte Ryan about Christopher Luxon's day working at McDonald's, a political journalist giving PR advice to a politician, and…
A doco revival spotlights crime and injustice
A recent revival of local prime-time TV documentaries has highlighted some thorny social issues and raised awkward questions about justice and equality. Among them was a revealing investigation this… Audio
A doco revival spotlights crime and injustice
A recent revival of local prime-time TV documentaries has highlighted some thorny social issues and raised awkward questions about justice and equality. Among them was a revealing investigation this…
AudioMidweek Mediawatch: A media tempest over Shakespeare
In this week's edition of Midweek Mediawatch, Hayden Donnell talks to Karyn Hay about a misleading and sometimes fact-free media uproar over a small arts grant, new developments in the Kamahl… Audio
Midweek Mediawatch: A media tempest over Shakespeare
In this week's edition of Midweek Mediawatch, Hayden Donnell talks to Karyn Hay about a misleading and sometimes fact-free media uproar over a small arts grant, new developments in the Kamahl…
AudioStuff proposes regional reporter restructure
A potential restructure at Stuff could see the number of journalists in regional newsrooms halved, Mediawatch understands. The media company proposes to counterbalance job losses by establishing a new… Audio
Stuff proposes cutbacks in regional newsrooms
Stuff is planning a restructure in its local and regional newspapers which could see job cuts in five newsrooms - and a new unit covering regional breaking news.
