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Oscars so violent?
Panellists Verity Johnson and David Farrar discuss the reactions to Will Smith slapping Chris Rock live on stage at the 2022 Oscars with April Reign, the creator of Oscars So White. Audio
Will Smith apologises, the world responds
Actor Will Smith has issued a formal apology for his assault on comedian Chris Rock at yesterday's Academy Awards Ceremony. RNZ World Watch editor, Perlina Lau, talks to Jesse about the apology and… Audio
Media commentator Andrew Holden
NZME goes solo in negotiations with Google and Meta (Facebook) and Andrew says this will disappoint the broader media industry in NZ, who have applied to the Commerce Commission for approval to… Audio
Public Interest Media Fund not media bribe but deal of the century
Opinion - Local Democracy Reporting's government funding enables regional journalists to seek the truth from publicly elected people and organisations, David Reid writes.
Shock at Oscars as Will Smith strikes Chris Rock
While Dame Jane Campion won Best Director at the Oscars, the awards were overshadowed by best-actor winner Will Smith striking comedian Chris Rock on stage, after he made a joke about Smith's wife… Audio
Will Smith assaults Chris Rock on stage at Oscars
The Oscars will be long remembered for actor Will Smith smacking comedian Chris Rock on stage.
Chris Rock made a joke about Will Smith's wife Jada Pinkett Smith - saying he can't wait to see her in… Audio
Oscars: Dame Jane Campion wins Best Director for Power of the Dog
She made history as the first woman to be nominated twice for best director at the Academy Awards. And tonight New Zealand director Dame Jane Campion brought it home.
Her much lauded dark western… Video, Audio
Drive to Survive: How Formula 1 is winning over new fans
The Netflix series Drive to Survive has been a smash hit for Formula 1, but can motorsport here in New Zealand cash in on some of that success? Audio
Drive to Survive: How Formula 1 is winning over new fans
The Netflix series Drive to Survive has been a smash hit for Formula 1, but can motorsport here in New Zealand cash in on some of that success?
AudioOscars 2022: Could Apple's Coda win best picture?
Statistically, Coda should not be such a strong contender to win best picture at Monday's Oscars.
Opening up not all it's cracked up to be for business
Even after the government announced it was relaxing Covid restrictions on Wednesday, business leaders responded with a familiar call for more freedom. But looser restrictions haven't shored up their… Audio
Opening up not all it's cracked up to be for business
Even after the government announced it was relaxing Covid restrictions on Wednesday, business leaders responded with a familiar call for more freedom. But looser restrictions haven't shored up their…
AudioNew talk station offers new approach - but also same old bluster
MediaWorks launched its latest talk radio network this week - Today FM - promising a constructive approach in contrast with its predecessors and its rivals. It sounds like an upgrade, but there’s… Audio
New talk station offers new approach - but also same old bluster
MediaWorks launched its latest talk radio network this week - Today FM - promising a constructive approach in contrast with its predecessors and its rivals. It sounds like an upgrade, but there’s…
AudioThe surprising performance art photographs of Jane Campion
A new exhibition soon to open in Wellington includes 1970s images of Oscar-nominated filmmaker Jane Campion, who worked with photographer John Lethbridge as a performer-assistant. Audio
Media merger raises stakes for NZ journalism
In today's Focus on Politics podcast, the government is pressing ahead with its planned mega media merger. Political reporter Katie Scotcher explores what it will mean for RNZ and TVNZ, as well the… Audio
Media merger raises stakes for NZ journalism
In today's Focus on Politics podcast, the government is pressing ahead with its planned mega media merger. Political reporter Katie Scotcher explores what it will mean for RNZ and TVNZ, as well the…
Audio'The Castle' turns 25
Cult-classic Australian comedy 'The Castle' will celebrate its 25th birthday next month. University of Queensland honorary professor William MacNeil joins The Panel to discuss the film's intersection… Audio
Media deliver a wave of weekend PR for the unvaccinated
The unvaccinated received a wave of press over the weekend which they used to campaign for the return of their freedoms. Other groups made vulnerable by Covid were lower down the media's pecking…
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Media deliver a wave of weekend PR for the unvaccinated
The unvaccinated received a wave of press over the weekend which they used to campaign for the return of their freedoms. Other groups made vulnerable by Covid were lower down the media's pecking…
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