Censorship
China keeps the media in line
International journalists were startled when Chinese officials prevented them from reporting some events at the APEC summit in Papua New Guinea this week. It was a taste of the tactics China employs… Audio
Southern discomfort: Media in free speech frenzy
Twice in two weeks high profile political speaking engagements have been scrubbed, sparking overlapping debates about free speech, hate speech, censorship and safety. As future free speech flashpoints… Video, Audio
Children's animal movie sparks grooming controversy
The Chief Censor will review a children's movie that stirred up strife overseas, even after it was announced the offending scenes would be removed.
Critic Te Arohi editor defends 'objectionable' magazine cover
Hundreds of copies of the University of Otago's student magazine Critic Te Arohi have been removed and destroyed by staff at the campus. There were complaints about the magazine's cover which features… Audio
Censor asked to rate Netflix's upcoming '13 Reasons Why'
Netflix has asked the Chief Censor to rate the second season of its controversial teen drama 13 Reasons Why, ahead of its release later this month. Netflix will also air a video ahead of each episode… Audio
Another Facebook photo fail
Facebook looked daft in in 2016 when it censored a Norwegian newspaper’s use of famous Vietnam War photo because of nudity. Facebook said it would rethink the way it applies its ‘community standards’… Audio
New game causes offense
Jesus fighting Buddha - is anything sacred in the world of gaming? Audio
UK publisher reverses China censorship move
Cambridge University Press, the world's oldest publishing house, has reversed a decision to censor content in China.
Another controversial Netflix film released today
Today another controversial Netflix movie is out, this time it focuses on eating disorders. Audio
Chief Censor on rating new Anorexia drama
Netflix's new teen drama, To The Bone, starts airing today. And it's the second Netflix-original to raise concern amongst parents, healthcare professionals and our Chief Censor this year. In March, 13… Audio
No app for internet safety
Tech writer Juha Saarinen discusses keeping kids away from R rated online material. You need to be a helicopter parent. Audio
Tech news: WikiTribune and the censorship of Netflix
The founder of Wikipedia is proposing a crowdsourced solution to the problems besetting the news media; and a TV series dealing with teen suicide raises questions about the censorship of video… Audio
"Parents don't really know"
Deputy Chief Censor Jared Mullen on a new report highlighting the need for clearer classification on content featuring sexual violence on streaming services like Lightbox and Netflix. Audio
Insight: Online Porn - The New Sex Ed Teacher?
Online porn presents a minefield to young people and parents. Tim Graham explores what help is on hand to help navigate the way ahead. Video, Audio
Nights' Science - Shaun Hendy
Trump and scientists - disappearing data from EPA and Whitehouse websites, scientists are getting organised to protest Trump with the #ScienceMarch. Audio
Up against the Great Firewall of China
How can news be controlled with more than 600 million citizens of mainland China now online? A veteran journalist and media freedom advocate in neighbouring Hong Kong tells Mediawatch about working… Audio
Censorship in a digital age
One hundred years ago, film censorship was introduced to New Zealand, making it illegal to show any film without it first being passed by the Censor. Audio
The centenary of censorship
To celebrate 100 years since the first film screenings in New Zealand Ngā Taonga Sound & Vision is screening bits that previously didn't get screened. This month the exhibition Censored looks back at… Audio, Gallery
Suicide Squad not suitable for children, Chief Censor rules
Blockbuster film Suicide Squad is not suitable for children, the Chief Censor has ruled, describing it as relentlessly violent and shocking.
Censoring in the modern age
With the rise of online streaming services, the role of the censor gets more difficult. Deputy Chief Censor Jared Mullen has been in the role for a year and gives an insight into what he has to… Audio