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Is Facebook facing up to its misinformation mission?
The world's biggest social media network has always insisted it's only a platform for news you can use and not a publisher. But under pressure over fake news, it's now hooking up with news media in… Video, Audio
Is Facebook facing up to its misinformation mission?
The world's biggest social media network has always insisted it's only a platform for news you can use and not a publisher. But under pressure over fake news, it's now hooking up with news media in…
Video, AudioWe Want Our Dogs Back NZ
In light of the good news that Auckland cavoodle Bowie was reunited with her owners, 3 months after going missing, a Facebook group is pointing to other dogs still missing. Audio
Romance scams online fleece New Zealanders out millions
The latest report from Netsafe shows that in the first quarter of this year New Zealanders were conned out of 7.9 million dollars through online romance scams. Audio
Jonny Sun: how social media stars influence culture
Jonathan Sun is an engineer, a designer and a star on Twitter, at least a comedy subculture on Twitter that revels in his clever, absurd jokes that are funny and profound at the same time. Audio
Rappler: Fighting fake news and patriotic trolls
Social media can give the news media an almost unlimited number of eyeballs for stories. But they can also be used to target the media and put pressure on journalists. Mediawatch meets an… Video, Audio
Rappler: Fighting fake news and patriotic trolls
Social media can give the news media an almost unlimited number of eyeballs for stories. But they can also be used to target the media and put pressure on journalists. Mediawatch meets an…
Video, AudioPodcast Critic - Katy Atkin
Our regular podcast critic Katy Atkin reviews two new podcasts - Gone Fishing and Sandra. Audio
New era in broadcasting - or more of the same?
$15 million of fresh funding for public broadcasting will be split between RNZ, New Zealand on Air and a new fund targeting "under-served audiences." It's the biggest single boost for public… Audio
New era in broadcasting - or more of the same?
$15 million of fresh funding for public broadcasting will be split between RNZ, New Zealand on Air and a new fund targeting "under-served audiences." It's the biggest single boost for public…
AudioFake news clampdowns raise alarm and media freedom worries in Asia
Several states now have laws targeting fake news and more are thinking about it. But should governments be responsible for the pushing back against deliberate disinformation online? Should the news… Video, Audio
Fake news clampdowns raise alarm and media freedom worries in Asia
Several states now have laws targeting fake news and more are thinking about it. But should governments be responsible for the pushing back against deliberate disinformation online? Should the news…
Video, AudioWoman sparks outcry over giraffe hunt
Woman sparks outcry after posting a photo posing with a dead 18-year-old giraffe she had shot. Audio
Media looks for meaning in Campbell career move
John Campbell joined RNZ determined to lure TV viewers to Checkpoint. Three years later he’s heading back to TV - and leaving media pondering precisely why.
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Media looks for meaning in Campbell career move
John Campbell joined RNZ determined to lure TV viewers to Checkpoint. Three years later he’s heading back to TV - and leaving media pondering precisely why.
AudioDare to stream
An Australian telco's groundbreaking online coverage of the FIFA World Cup failed to fire this week. Disgruntled punters and even the PM have forced it to put the pictures back on TV instead - and all… Video, Audio
Dare to stream
An Australian telco's groundbreaking online coverage of the FIFA World Cup failed to fire this week. Disgruntled punters and even the PM have forced it to put the pictures back on TV instead - and all…
Video, AudioOnline trolling is surprisingly popular and comes with benefits
Canterbury University research has uncovered some surprising insights of online trolling and how it works. Researchers say the trolls are not to be confused with cyber bullies as their end games are… Audio
Bits + Bytes: a hi-tech World Cup
Critics worry a big reform of European privacy laws could have a chilling effect on free speech on the internet; the new technology we'll see in this year's FIFA World Cup; and a review of YouTube… Audio
Fake emails
There's the increased sophistication of emails purporting to be from legitimate providers, often offering rewards. Audio