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Shocking news reveals southern reporting cutbacks
That shocking knife attack in Dunedin’s central city this week came out of the blue - but the coverage also revealed the ranks of reporters there are thinning out. One major TV broadcaster had to… Audio
Media commentator Andrew Holden
Social media and extreme content. US joins the Christchurch Call, which aims to reduce violent and extremist content and Andrew also talks to Kathryn about Reporters without Borders issuing its 2021… Audio
Ray Berard on gangs, gambling and his novel-turned-TV show
Ray Berard followed his partner to New Zealand, ending up working first in the horse industry and then at the TAB - supervising fifty gambling outlets. What he witnessed working in the gambling… Audio
Public media plan moves forward behind closed doors
The government appointed eight people this week to oversee a business case which could be a blueprint for a new public media entity to replace TVNZ and RNZ - but the public won't see it before the… Audio
Local current affairs with a heavy Aussie accent
TVNZ recently launched its first new local TV current affairs show for years. But A Current Affair has a heavy Australian accent - and the local content revolves around TVNZ’s other entertainment… Audio
Experts appointed to oversee new public media plan
The Government has appointed eight people to oversee a business case for a new public media entity to replace state owned TVNZ and RNZ. The minister of broadcasting and media Kris Faafoi says he plans…
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TVNZ being urged to scrap 'Police Ten 7'
TVNZ is being urged to scrap 'Police Ten 7' amid accusations it's feeding racist stereotypes.
The broadcaster says it is listening to the feedback but has no comment to make today.
Auckland… Audio
Broadcast bosses quizzed about bias - but not the big picture
The bosses of state-owned RNZ and TVNZ fronted up to MPs for their annual review at Parliament this week. The government’s proposal to replace both of them by 2023 is the big issue for both of them -… Audio
Midweek Mediawatch: Broadcast bosses grilled on balance and bias
In this week's Midweek Mediawatch, Hayden Donnell talks to Karyn Hay about RNZ and TVNZ's bosses getting grilled by MPs about balance, bias and biting the hand that feeds (but not much about the… Audio
Epic interview with Trump’s Kiwi
New Zealander Chris Liddell kept a low profile during his time on Trump’s team in the White House over the past four years. But last weekend TVNZ aired an hour-long chat with the man who’s now… Audio
Trump v Biden turns into Trump v democracy
Media networks were at last able to name the winner of the 'Race to the White House' this morning after treading water for days. Meanwhile the sitting President gave them all a huge headache: how to… Video, Audio
Media tools to help us pick out policy
You want to use your vote to back the sort of policies that matter - or find out which parties pledges align with you. But parties making promises all at once, how do you weigh up what they’re all… Audio
Media commentator Andrew Holden
A tale of two editors of the Sunday Times in the UK. The first is the death of Harold Evans last week, and his influence on modern journalism. And in same week Andrew Neil, who did manage to work for… Audio
Media commentator Andrew Holden
Media commentator Andrew Holden joins Kathryn to talk about the Herald's good readership results, the small private equity fund that's bought into NZME, Sky's slight drop in profit and the financial… Audio
Is the Covid crisis over for commercial media?
Six months ago, commercial media companies pleaded for government help and pundits warned their days could be numbered. Most cut costs, jobs and pay to stay afloat. But this week, two of New Zealand's… Audio
TVNZ shedding up to 90 jobs
The state television broadcaster, TVNZ, has announced it needs to cut nearly 100 jobs to protect its balance sheet.
Many commercial media companies are facing difficulties, with advertising revenue… Audio
TVNZ Healthy for Life special
TVNZ 1 is screening a one-off special tomorrow morning at 9am. Audio
Documentary: Coastwatchers - Operation Pacific
Watch the Coastwatchers - Operation Pacific Video Documentary. The untold stories of WWII Native Wireless Operators.
Meet: The Coastwatchers - Operation Pacific Production Team
Meet the Team behind Coastwatchers - Operation Pacific.
Trailer: Introducing Coastwatchers - Operation Pacific - Watch & Listen on RNZ.co.nz
The untold stories of WWII Native Wireless Operators. Video Documentary with accompanying Podcast. Video, Audio