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It's been a wild three-decade ride for broadcaster TV3. They launched in 1989 as an energetic alternative to state-owned Television New Zealand and proved they had what it took to survive - but not… Audio
The ethics of hidden cameras
The Newsroom website launched this week with a scoop on caged eggs being passed-off as free range that was undoubtedly in the public interest, but did it justify the use of hidden cameras? Mediawatch'… Audio
Chit-chat replaces reporting in prime time
TV3 has adopted an Aussie format for its latest 7pm show. Can The Project deliver news you can use and views to amuse viewers? Audio
Viewing with Lara Strongman
Lara Strongman reviews US crime drama Quarry on SoHo and GYPSY KIDS on TV 3. Audio
The takeaway from a low-fact flying fast food yarn
Was it really news that a pizza was dropped onto a picnic blanket by a drone in a field outside Auckland? Is an age of food-by-air for the needy and greedy really upon us? Mediawatch looks for the… Video, Audio
Is a 'post-truth' era upon us?
The government has shrugged off events and evidence contradicting claims made by ministers recently, frustrating many journalists. But are we really in a "post-truth" period where the facts don't… Video, Audio
Holding power to account? Or playing along for fun?
A rare case of a TV critic getting an almost instant response from a programme she criticised - but not one she would have expected. Audio
Westside takes in the 1981 Springbok tour
The classic New Zealand TV series Outrageous Fortune has become the gift that keeps on giving. Not only did it run for a record-breaking six series, it's turned into a franchise. We've already seen… Video, Audio
Are the media too much in love with themselves?
Public interest in TV presenters is nothing new, but are the media too interested in what their own personalities are up to these days? Audio
Ex-editors team up to provide 'news of importance'
Two of New Zealand's top news men are going into business together - and aim to provide communications advice and quality journalism at the same time. Mediawatch asks how that's going to work. Audio
Did Mark Weldon do anything right?
Business commentator Brian Gaynor talks about the task set for MediaWorks' former CEO and will his replacement also be disliked by staff. Audio
Weldon is gone, former employees, current employees happy
The board of MediaWorks says it will continue in the direction Mark Weldon set in his 20 months as the chief executive of the company. Audio
Mediaworks CEO resigns after tumultuous term
Former Mediaworks employees who lost their jobs under the reign of controversial chief executive Mark Weldon are popping champagne at news of his resignation. Audio
Phil Wallington on Weldon's resignation
Phil Wallington discusses Mark Weldon's resignation from Mediaworks. Audio
Mediaworks CEO claims board's backing
Mediaworks chief executive Mark Weldon says he still has the confidence of the company's board after an hours-long meeting. Audio
Embattled TV3 CEO, Mark Weldon, fronts up to board meeting
Just days after Hilary Barry's resignation, TV3's embattled chief executive, Mark Weldon has this morning fronted up to a board meeting amid growing anger among staff and threats of mass resignations… Audio
Barry quitting TV3 just 'tip of the iceberg'
The shock departure of Hilary Barry is a 'huge deal', and just the tip of the iceberg for TV3, former TV3 journalist Paula Penfold says. Audio
Barry, Campbell departures just the tip of the iceberg for TV3
A former TV3 current affairs journalist says the shock departure of Hilary Barry is just the tip of the iceberg for TV3. Audio
Harvesting the clicks from Paul Henry’s peeking
Broadcaster Paul Henry was irritated by the media seizing on off-colour on-air comments he'd made this week about his co-host. It wasn't the first time though, and his own show draws attention to them… Audio