Vaughn Davis
Pilot Vaughn Davis on in-flight safety
Pilot Vaughn Davis joins the Panel to answer questions following the LA800 LATAM flight had a "technical problem during the flight which caused a strong movement" on its way from Sydney to Auckland. Audio
Burying the Bird - is trashed Twitter facing extinction?
Twitter emerged as an important source of live updates, news and images during the Arab Spring more than a decade ago. Many in the media also joined the platform to share news and commentary with… Video, Audio
Twitter rolls out new subscription in New Zealand
Anyone in New Zealand creating a new account and wanting to post on X, the site formerly known as Twitter, is going to have to pay a fee from now on.
The platform announced it's trialling it's "Not a… Audio
How Musk's Twitter takeover could impact New Zealand
Elon Musk has clinched a deal to buy Twitter for 44 billion US dollars.
The deal will shift control of the social media platform used by millions of users and global leaders to the world's richest… Audio
Tech troubles and trust in the vax passport system - Expert
Vax passports are the ticket to freedom under the new traffic light system, but with all things tech there are teething problems.
RNZ has had reports of people downloading the Malaysaian version of… Audio
Covid-19 blame game and comms strategy questioned
Mediawatch looks at how the blame game played out in the media over the latest Covid cluster and the rulebreakers - while the previously-praised Covid communications strategy was called into question… Audio
Tips for small businesses to thrive the Covid pandemic
Vaughn Davis gives fellow business owners some tips on how to make it through these unprecedented times. Audio
Proposed TikTok sale to Microsoft includes NZ arm
Microsoft is in talks to buy part of the Chinese social media app TikTok - including the app's New Zealand arm.
The US President Donald Trump has warned he will ban the app unless the sale to… Audio
The Stop Hate for Money movement gaining traction globally
The Stop Hate for Money movement is gaining traction around the world. The Panel speaks to advertising commentator Vaughn Davis about the impact its having on Facebook. Audio
Facebook to ensure no foreign interference in NZ elections
Facebook is taking steps to to stop the spread of fake news and ensure there's no foreign interference in the 2020 New Zealand election on their platform. The social media giant will require anyone… Audio
Air NZ apologises over refunds, but will only offer credits
Consumer New Zealand says it is not reasonable for Air New Zealand to deny customers refunds and offer them credits instead. Audio
3MM: Vaughn Davis on things of beauty in times of crisis
Vaughn Davis is the owner and creative director at The Goat Farm. He offers his thoughts on a public toilet built in the darkest hours of WW2 - a story of beauty and hope that is entirely relevant in… Audio
Was Spark's streaming drama a storm in a tech teacup?
Was Spark Sports streaming fail just a one-off blip? Or game over for our titanic telco and sport on screen - and a knockback for digital innovation? Would politicians arriving at the breakdown really… Video, Audio
Look! No hands! The rise of ‘voice’
Voice-activated ‘smart speakers’ now on the market mean you can get news online without lifting a finger. Our big media companies are all on board, but will this change the nature of our news? Or will… Video, Audio
Kaipara tragedy: Too much blame, too soon?
The captain of the Francie was blamed for the Kaipara harbour tragedy and heavily criticised in media interviews within 48 hours of the incident. Was that fair? Video, Audio
Ad-land under spotlight for galloping sexism
Former Saatchi and Saatchi executive Kevin Roberts isn't the only New Zealand adman called out by one of the industry's most outspoken women over sexism lately. Audio
Are modern 'Mad Men' too clever for their own good?
New Zealand's ad-makers have won top global prizes and the campaigns they create are getting more and more elaborate. But are they getting too clever for their own good? Video, Audio
Changes could be on horizon for Twitter
Twitter users went into overdrive at the weekend, fearing the popular social media site would make changes to its timeline. Audio
Going native: brands blending with the media
Companies looking for new ways to get their message across are turning to native advertising and content marketing. But is advertising in disguise in the best interests of the audience? Audio
Is Apple News bad news for local news?
Apple's new iOS 9 operating system offers users a slick new way of consuming the news. But some fear its acceptance of ad-blocking apps will further undermine the news industry, already struggling to… Video, Audio