Media
Signal to noise - is AM radio really under threat?
Old-fashioned AM radio was an information lifeline for many during Cyclone Gabrielle when other sources wilted without power. Now a little-known arrangement that puts proceedings of Parliament on the…
AudioG-word deemed a slur in news, but still fit for primetime TV
Does a surprising call by our broadcasting watchdog about a fleeting TV news item months ago mean that a primetime TV show shouldn’t really be on our screens right now? Audio
G-word deemed a slur in news, but still fit for primetime TV
Does a surprising call by our broadcasting watchdog about a fleeting TV news item months ago mean that a primetime TV show shouldn’t really be on our screens right now?
AudioBoiling Point a new documentary from RNZ
A confronting record of the illegal occupation at Parliament one year on. Audio
TikTok imposes time limit for teens
In an aggressive move to improve the well-being of young people, the video app TikTok is setting a 60-minute daily limit for users under 18. Tech journalist and TikTok expert Chris Stokel-Walker chats… Audio
Midweek Mediawatch
Hayden Donnell looks at the media's coverage of a crime wave and more Audio
Midweek Mediawatch - contested crime wave claims
In this week's edition of Midweek Mediawatch, Hayden Donnell talks to Susana Lei'ataua about the media covering claims of a post-Gabrielle crime spike that was questioned by Police; the fiery exit of… Audio
Midweek Mediawatch - contested crime wave claims
In this week's edition of Midweek Mediawatch, Hayden Donnell talks to Susana Lei'ataua about the media covering claims of a post-Gabrielle crime spike that was questioned by Police; the fiery exit of…
Audio'Absolutely vital' radio faces losing most of its funding
A radio network that has been a lifeline during Cyclone Gabrielle faces losing most of the government funding that keeps it running.
Podcast Critic: Paul Bushnell
Today Paul talks to Jesse about old favourites staying new. He reviews Serial and This American Life which have been around for nine years and 28 years respectively. Audio
AM radio network facing losing funding that keeps it going
The AM radio network that has been a lifeline during Cyclone Gabrielle faces losing most of the government funding that keeps it running.
But its operator, RNZ, says the AM network must be kept… Audio
US orders TikTok deleted from govt-issued federal agency phones
The US is ordering all federal agencies to delete TikTok from government issued mobile phones, in a move to address security concerns.
It follows the same decision by the EU and Canada, with worries… Audio
NZME, du Plessis-Allan apologise for mockery of teenager
Action by NZME to uphold a complaint about an interview by Heather du Plessis-Allan in which she "ridiculed" a young climate activist was correct, the Broadcasting Standards Authority has found.
Outgoing MediaWorks head tipped to take over as Qantas chief executive
Cam Wallace is being tipped as a leading candidate even before he has his feet under the desk.
'Dilbert' cartoon dropped after racist rant by creator Scott Adams
The cartoon Dilbert has been dropped from numerous US newspapers in response to a racist rant by its creator on YouTube.
Claims and counter-claims on post-cyclone crime spike
Media on the ground in cyclone-hit communities found road-blocks and local people reporting looting, theft and threats backed up with firearms. Meanwhile police and politicians insisted there was no… Audio
Claims and counter-claims on post-cyclone crime spike
Media on the ground in cyclone-hit communities found road-blocks and local people reporting looting, theft and threats backed up with firearms. Meanwhile police and politicians insisted there was no…
AudioBoring old infrastructure rises to the top of the agenda
Once the scale of Cyclone Gabrielle’s destruction became clear, politicians of all parties agreed restoring and improving our infrastructure is our top priority. We’re told we’ve underinvested in it… Audio
Boring old infrastructure rises to the top of the agenda
Once the scale of Cyclone Gabrielle’s destruction became clear, politicians of all parties agreed restoring and improving our infrastructure is our top priority. We’re told we’ve underinvested in it…
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