Hayden Donnell
A soothing scroll through Today FM's opinion section
Today FM is set to take on Newstalk ZB in a battle for talk radio supremacy. But in contrast to its controversy-courting crosstown rival, its website is demonstrating a surprisingly tranquil approach…
AudioGovernment confirms new media body to replace RNZ, TVNZ
The government has confirmed it is creating a new public media entity incorporating RNZ and TVNZ. But it has not revealed details of its funding - or the charter which will govern its operations.
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Government confirms new media body to replace RNZ, TVNZ
The government has confirmed it is creating a new public media entity incorporating RNZ and TVNZ. But it has not revealed details of its funding - or the charter which will govern its operations.
AudioMidweek Mediawatch: 'Graph crime' - and corruption claims
In this week's Midweek Mediawatch, Hayden Donnell talks to Karyn Hay about a 'graph crime' amplifying anxieties about mental health - and what happened when the Herald's editors fronted up to readers'… Audio
Midweek Mediawatch: 'Graph crime' - and corruption claims
In this week's Midweek Mediawatch, Hayden Donnell talks to Karyn Hay about a 'graph crime' amplifying anxieties about mental health - and what happened when the Herald's editors fronted up to readers'…
AudioNewsroom accused of publicising anti-vax PR pitch
A few days before the occupation of Parliament dissolved in a wave of fire and violence, Newsroom published soft-focus vision of it in a report called 'A visit to Freedom Village'. It's now being… Audio
Newsroom accused of publicising anti-vax PR pitch
A few days before the occupation of Parliament dissolved in a wave of fire and violence, Newsroom published soft-focus vision of it in a report called 'A visit to Freedom Village'. It's now being…
AudioMidweek Mediawatch: A shaky take on booster benefits
In this week's edition of Midweek Mediawatch, Hayden Donnell talks to Karyn Hay about Mike Hosking's regrets about being boosted, NZME's financial comeback from Covid - and emotional scenes as… Audio
Midweek Mediawatch: A shaky take on booster benefits
In this week's edition of Midweek Mediawatch, Hayden Donnell talks to Karyn Hay about Mike Hosking's regrets about being boosted, NZME's financial comeback from Covid - and emotional scenes as…
AudioMidweek Media Watch
Mediawatch's weekly catch-up with Lately. This week Hayden Donnell talked to Karyn Hay about information from leading media figures around booster shots. TVNZ's Maori language news programme, Te… Audio
Mad, bad or mostly moderate? Media's mixed message on protest
There was plenty of condemnation of the occupation of Parliament in the media at first - but this week some media painted a much more palatable picture of the protesters and their motivations. Those… Audio
Mad, bad or mostly moderate? Media's mixed message on protest
There was plenty of condemnation of the occupation of Parliament in the media at first - but this week some media painted a much more palatable picture of the protesters and their motivations. Those…
AudioMidweek Mediawatch: divining the polls a shaky science
In this week's edition of Midweek Mediawatch, Hayden Donnell talks to Karyn Hay about commentators reading the tea leaves over the latest political poll, Sean Plunket's new online talkback station… Audio
Midweek Mediawatch: divining the polls a shaky science
In this week's edition of Midweek Mediawatch, Hayden Donnell talks to Karyn Hay about commentators reading the tea leaves over the latest political poll, Sean Plunket's new online talkback station…
AudioMidweek Mediawatch: Tova O'Brien barred from starting Today on time
In this week's Midweek Mediawatch Hayden Donnell talks to Karyn Hay about the employment dispute keeping Tova O'Brien off the air and creating bad blood between broadcasters. Also - non-commercial RNZ… Audio
Midweek Mediawatch: Tova O'Brien barred from starting Today on time
In this week's Midweek Mediawatch Hayden Donnell talks to Karyn Hay about the employment dispute keeping Tova O'Brien off the air and creating bad blood between broadcasters. Also - non-commercial RNZ…
AudioMidweek Mediawatch: Anger, anxiety, and Kerre McIvor
In this week's edition of Midweek Mediawatch, Hayden Donnell talks to Bryan Crump about a sympathetic story on the plight of the unvaccinated, a new doco from TVNZ, and anger and anxiety directed at a… Audio
Midweek Mediawatch: Anger, anxiety, and Kerre McIvor
In this week's edition of Midweek Mediawatch, Hayden Donnell talks to Bryan Crump about a sympathetic story on the plight of the unvaccinated, a new doco from TVNZ, and anger and anxiety directed at a…
AudioMidweek Mediawatch: Style v substance; service station sausage rolls scandal
In this week's edition of Midweek Mediawatch, Hayden Donnell talks to Karyn Hay about style over substance in the coverage of Chris Luxon's first question time as leader, a Stuff column for the ages… Audio
