Media
Top TV cop show returns after racism review
A year ago, the country’s top cop show - Police Ten-7 - was under fire for racial stereotyping. The show's makers rejected that - and so did their partners in the Police. But broadcaster TVNZ ran a…
AudioMediawatch for 8 May 2022
Headlines about youth crime surging and ramraids distort true picture; a warning from history over gangs-and-guns coverage; top TV cop show back after racial stereotyping review. Audio
Chief censor 'not surprised' terror attack footage still online
The man tasked with removing footage of the 2019 Christchurch terror attack is stepping down from his role after five years. Audio
Midweek Mediawatch
Colin Peacock takes a critical look at the media and how it reports the news Audio
Midweek Mediawatch: Rule it out? Cut it out!
Mediawatch's weekly catch-up with Lately. This week Colin Peacock talks to Karyn Hay about taxing the rich becoming a hot topic for political reporters - and one who says it's time to cut out 'rule it… Audio
Midweek Mediawatch: Rule it out? Cut it out!
Mediawatch's weekly catch-up with Lately. This week Colin Peacock talks to Karyn Hay about taxing the rich becoming a hot topic for political reporters - and one who says it's time to cut out 'rule it…
AudioPodcast Critic: Ellie Jay
Ellie Jay reviews Man Hunt for Kevin Parle, A BBC ongoing series of a live manhunt and Liar Liar: Melissa Caddick and the missing millions, a podcast by the Sydney Morning Herald. Audio
Pacific governments urged to respect and protect media freedom
The Pacific media associations urge their governments to respect and protect media freedom. Audio
Mediawatch: Ukraine's war and the media
Some are already calling the invasion of Ukraine a turning point in world history. How we react is shaped by the media coverage - and most of what we get comes from outlets in countries that have… Audio
Mediawatch: Ukraine's war and the media
Some are already calling the invasion of Ukraine a turning point in world history. How we react is shaped by the media coverage - and most of what we get comes from outlets in countries that have…
AudioTwitter employees lash out at Musk at company-wide meeting
Twitter's chief executive sought to quell employee anger during a company-wide meeting where employees demanded to hear how managers would handle an anticipated mass exodus prompted by Elon Musk.
Midweek Mediawatch: Elon's Twitter takeover
In this week's edition of Midweek Mediawatch, Hayden Donnell talks to Karyn Hay about a murderers' row of interviews for National leader Christopher Luxon and the free speech implications of Elon… Audio
Midweek Mediawatch: Elon's Twitter takeover
In this week's edition of Midweek Mediawatch, Hayden Donnell talks to Karyn Hay about a murderers' row of interviews for National leader Christopher Luxon and the free speech implications of Elon…
AudioMidweek Mediawatch with Hayden Donnell
Hayden looks at Christopher Luxon's run of 'difficult' interviews and Elon Musk's controversial purchase of social media giant Twitter. Audio
RNZ awarded three medals at New York Festivals Radio Awards
RNZ has been awarded three medals at the prestigious international New York Festivals Radio Awards announced at a virtual gala presentation today.
Media law with Ursula Cheer
Should suspects who are subject to police or other investigations be able to keep that information out of the media using the law of privacy? Ursula Cheer is a professor of Law at the University of… Audio
Mediawatch for 24 April 2022
Two years ago this week the country's media chiefs told MPs Covid had crushed their cashflow and the viability of the news media was in doubt. Two years later, Mediawatch asks one boss: is the crisis… Audio
Mediawatch for 24 April 2022
Two years ago this week the country's media chiefs told MPs Covid had crushed their cashflow - and the viability of the news media was in doubt. Two years later, Mediawatch asks one boss: is the…
Tracey Martin on the RNZ-TVNZ merger
Last month the Government confirmed it will create a new public media entity through the merger of RNZ and TVNZ. Former MP Tracey Martin will chair the nine-member Establishment Board to lead the work… Audio
