Media
Economic forecasts, weather forecasts, summer break clickbait
How should media handle the mixed messages on the economy as politicians and pressure groups push policy and public opinion? Also: The fall of The House of Du Val, TVNZ's courtroom dramas, unsettling… Audio
Film Review with Dom Corry
Our critic Dom Corry shares his picks from the latest crop of new releases. Avatar: Fire and Ash, released in theaters this week. The Housemaid, which is in theaters Christmas Day. Audio
'Intrepid, fearless': Pulitzer-winning NZ war reporter dies at 91
Peter Arnett, who would go on to interview Osama bin Laden at a secret hideout in Afghanistan, started his journalistic career at the Southland Times.
John Campbell returns to RNZ as Morning Report co-host
He'll join Ingrid Hipkiss on the flagship news programme next year.
Group Chat with Perlina Lau and Kate Rodger
It's time to talk about the topics clogging up your group chats, the conversations offering respite from Christmas chaos. It's our last chat of 2025 so we've got the whole gang together, Culture 101's… Audio
Midweek - the good, bad and weird of 2025
Colin Peacock and Emile Donovan hand out Mediawatch's not-very-prestigious and not-at-all coveted annual awards - such as best leading of the media by the nose; worst live media event, and the Billy… Audio
TV advertising company caught lying to consumers
The company was also caught leaving fake reviews on its website and blocking negative feedback.
Feature: A side of Bear Grylls you've never seen before
Bear Grylls has done some really hard things; fighting off a boa constrictor in a flooded ravine, drinking liquid from elephant dung in the dry Savannah, climbing Mount Everest. But the world-famous… Audio
Music Critic: Tony Stamp shares his picks
Music 101 producer Tony Stamp suggests some songs to listen to: Sharon Jones: How Do You Let a Good Man Down Gnonnas Pedro and his Dadjes Band: Feso Jaiye Audio
Comedy legend Tofiga Fepulea’i on winning the 2025 Topp Prize
Samoan comedy legend Tofiga Fepulea'i has been named the New Zealand Comedy Trust's prestigious Topp Prize recipient for 2025 Tofiga has been entertaining audiences for over 20 years. He first rose to… Audio
Podcast Reviews
The Panel producer Tessa Guest is with Jesse to chat about what podcasts she's enjoying and is keen to share with us. Tape Notes, hosted by John Kennedy Deep Water, hosted by Lydia Gard Audio
Feature: Why we shouldn't be so quick to dismiss non-human intelligent life
For years, it was easy to dismiss talk of UAPs, Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena, formerly known as UFOs. But director and producer Dan Farah argues that moment is over. In his new documentary, The… Audio
The 3G shutdown has begun - will your phone work?
Explainer - Over the weekend, 3G networks started to shut down. What does this mean for you and your phone? Audio
Television Critic: Pluribus and Malice
Our telly critic Dominic Corry is here with me to share his picks: Pluribus - Apple TV Malice - Prime Video Audio
Media in middle of fudge stunts, 'right v left' rows
This week, the finance minister pushed back at a critical lobby group campaign, while academics and experts mulled the polarising political landscape.
'Mother of all debates’ & right v left polarisation of news
The finance minister's pushed back hard at a lobby group's PR campaign which made headlines even before it began. The impact of online advocacy on our politics and news was also aired at two… Audio
Excitement bubbling ahead of premiere for third Avatar film
Excitement is bubbling ahead of the New Zealand premiere of the Avatar franchise's third film this weekend. Avatar: Fire and Ash screens at the Embassy Theatre in Wellington tomorrow night, with stars… Audio
Australian mum's fight against social media grabs global leaders
Emma Mason's daughter's story is at the centre of her advocacy - hoping no other child has to experience what she endured online.
The Detail: The stories that defined a year
If 2025 had a national soundtrack, it would be a mix of money worries, power struggles and sporting turbulence.
The stories that defined a year
The news year, unpacked, by five divas with microphones Audio
