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Murder mysteries on-demand are in demand
A new podcast about the Bain family murders has been a big hit, following in the footsteps of popular ones about unsolved crimes overseas. Is it journalism - or entertainment? And why are we so keen…
AudioDebating the freeze - RNZ funding under scrutiny
Does RNZ get enough funding? It's a question they've been debating at Parliament. Audio
Debating the freeze - RNZ funding under scrutiny
Does RNZ get enough funding? It's a question they've been debating at Parliament.
AudioA tale of two cities' terrorism
Two terrorist attacks claimed by IS this past week got very different coverage in the media. One faded fast from the headlines, while the other prompted both extreme responses and the “keep calm and… Audio
A tale of two cities' terrorism
Two terrorist attacks claimed by IS this past week got very different coverage in the media. One faded fast from the headlines, while the other prompted both extreme responses and the “keep calm and…
AudioMidday News for 26 May 2017
Labour and the Greens cautiously welcome the budget's families package and a teenager who sexually violated and murdered a woman is jailed indefinitely. Audio
RNZ gets extra $11m over four years in Budget
RNZ has received a funding boost following a nearly decade-long funding freeze. The state funded broadcaster will receive an additional $11.4m over the next four years. Audio
Media frenzy over right royal rumour
Rumours about Prince Phillip's health sent the media here into a major flap last Thursday -- and they flapped even more than most of the media in Britain. Audio
Media frenzy over right royal rumour
Rumours about Prince Phillip's health sent the media here into a major flap last Thursday -- and they flapped even more than most of the media in Britain.
AudioHundreds evacuated in Whanganui as high tide approaches
About 200 homes in Whanganui have been evacuated as fears grow that flood waters will breach the Kowhai Park stopbanks. RNZ Robin Martin reports. Video, Audio
'Journalism Still Matters' 10 years on
Ten years ago, the journalists' union held a summit at Parliament under the banner 'Journalism Matters' to air their fears about commercial pressures diminishing the quality of news. 10 years later… Audio
'Journalism Still Matters' 10 years on
Ten years ago, the journalists' union held a summit at Parliament under the banner 'Journalism Matters' to air their fears about commercial pressures diminishing the quality of news. 10 years later…
AudioPhil Pennington: Surviving 7.8
After being rocked awake by the massive 7.8 earthquake that hit North Canterbury last November, RNZ reporter Phil Pennington was among the first reporters to be sent to Kaikoura to assess the damage.
…RNZ launches Māori journalism internship
RNZ has launched a new Māori journalism internship which honours the late Māori broadcaster, Henare te Ua.
Political reporters in limbo
Expensive new buildings for Parliament were unveiled this week, just after most of the nation's political journalists walked out of their earthquake-prone offices. Is the fourth estate getting… Audio
Political reporters in limbo
Expensive new buildings for Parliament were unveiled this week, just after most of the nation's political journalists walked out of their earthquake-prone offices. Is the fourth estate getting…
AudioRaising the alarm when quakes strike
Reports of a post-quake tsunami on the way caused near-panic around Gisborne 10 years ago, and prompted a promise it wouldn't happen again. Did the authorities and the media get it right when a closer…
Raising the alarm when quakes strike
Reports of a post-quake tsunami on the way caused near-panic around Gisborne 10 years ago, and prompted a promise it wouldn't happen again. Did the authorities and the media get it right when a closer…
Fairfax getting into broadband
Media company Fairfax New Zealand is expanding into consumer broadband fibre services, offering what it says will be ultra fast speeds, unlimited data, and no fixed term contracts. Audio
Out with the old, in with the new at RNZ
Some long-standing feature programmes have gone from RNZ National lately, and others are being scaled back. A new Podcasts and Series unit has been set up to offer more feature content on-demand. Medi… Audio
