Media
Television Critic: Brooks Alexander
Today Brooks speaks to Jesse about The Bear, The Fall of the House of Usher, For All Mankind and Fargo Audio
Disgraced TVNZ host pursues former colleagues' texts and emails as case looms
Kamahl Santamaria is pursuing TVNZ for "messages, emails, phone text messages" exchanged by former colleagues and bosses in an investigation into the events leading to his departure.
The seven types of people on Spotify Wrapped day
It doesn't matter who you are, whether you hate music or have never and will never use Spotify. Everyone fits the mould for at least one of these types on Wrapped day.
Claims of media 'bribery' derail new government on day one
It didn't take long for Winston Peters’ news media grievances to make headlines - and headaches - for the new government. Mediawatch looks at how the media reacted to his claims of media 'bribery' -… Audio
Mediawatch for 3 December 2023
Claims of media 'bribery' derail new government on day one; politics shows off air just as politics hots up; mayor under pressure after rumour-based reports. Audio
Mayor under pressure after rumour-based reports
Wellington’s mayor is under pressure after acknowledging an alcohol problem. Her admission was prompted by media questions about drunken ‘antics’ based in part on a reported recording which no media… Audio
As news fades from social media platforms - where does that leave journalism?
Opinion - News organisations that work through social media will have limited control as terms of service are changed at will, leaving news companies to deal with the consequences, Merja Myllylahti wr…
Short-Cut with Dan Slevin
It's time for Short-Cut with our resident screen critic Dan Slevin. This week he's got 3 movies for us including the new film from a legendary British director, the new Alan Partridge and a film that… Audio
Taking art to the stars
XYZZY is an immersive film, designed for planetariums by New Zealand artists Jess Johnson and Simon Ward. It premiered at the Otago museum, sold out 14 shows in Melbourne and now it's back in Aotearoa… Audio
Film Review with Graeme Tuckett
Today Graeme talks to Jesse about The Old Oak and Christmess. Audio
Woke-washing and green-hushing
Some big brands have taken big steps backwards with their images, just as they thought they were jumping on a bandwagon of progressive thought and inclusivity. Audio
2023 New Zealand Podcast Awards: RNZ wins Best Publisher third year in a row
RNZ has had a stellar year at the 2023 New Zealand Podcast Awards; winning Best Publisher for the third year in a row, and taking home 20 awards overall.
Is it right to call state-funded journalism 'bribery' - or is there a bigger threat to democracy?
Opinion - Winston Peters had only just been sworn in as deputy prime minister when his long-standing antipathy to the news media emerged in the form of a serious accusation, Peter Thompson writes.
Australian private equity firm eyeing up MediaWorks - report
Local media company MediaWorks is being eyed by an Australian private equity firm, according to a newspaper report.
Mid Week Media Watch with Hayden Donnell
Hayden Donnell and Mark Leishman talk Kim Hill's last show, Winston Peters objections to the Public Interest Journalism Fund. and the New beginnings court. Audio
Midweek Mediawatch: Winston's war
In this week's edition of Midweek Mediawatch, Hayden Donnell talks to Mark Leishman about Winston Peters' war with the media, a new streaming app for Three, and Kim Hill's farewell to RNZ. Audio
The Detail makes Apple's end-of-year top 10 podcasts list
The Detail has been named one of New Zealand's favourite podcasts for 2023 on the Apple Podcasts platform.
Podcast Critic: Alex Barnes
Today Alex talks to Jesse about the podcasts Haka Life and The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F**k. Audio
NZ on Air board member quits over comments about Winston Peters
The comments were made on a LinkedIn post that Andrew Shaw has since removed, but NZ on Air says he has unreservedly apologised.
Peters continues media attacks during first Cabinet meeting photo op
Winston Peters has again taken a swing at media, and Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has ignored questions about the appropriateness of his deputy's remarks.