Media
Fast-rising prices - and loud cries of 'crisis'
After the media seized on 'pain at the pump' the PM was pressed to concede sudden spikes in prices constituted 'a crisis.' She eventually did, but - like a pricey petrol - that only gets us so far.
AudioPulling young Kiwis into the loop with news
Younger Kiwis have been turning away from traditional news media outlets and bulletins for years, and the media they’re using most heavily have little news. But podcast listening is growing fast among… Audio
Pulling young Kiwis into the loop with news
Younger Kiwis have been turning away from traditional news media outlets and bulletins for years, and the media they’re using most heavily have little news. But podcast listening is growing fast among…
AudioA soothing scroll through Today FM's opinion section
Today FM is set to take on Newstalk ZB in a battle for talk radio supremacy. But in contrast to its controversy-courting crosstown rival, its website is demonstrating a surprisingly tranquil approach… Audio
A soothing scroll through Today FM's opinion section
Today FM is set to take on Newstalk ZB in a battle for talk radio supremacy. But in contrast to its controversy-courting crosstown rival, its website is demonstrating a surprisingly tranquil approach…
AudioHow Substack is changing the media game
With traditional media on the decline, could new publishing platforms like Substack be the key to keeping talented writers in gainful employment? Audio
How Substack is changing the media game
With traditional media on the decline, could new publishing platforms like Substack be the key to keeping talented writers in gainful employment?
AudioMidweek Mediawatch - 16 March 2022
Midweek Mediawatch: Colin Peacock talks to Karyn Hay about foreign correspondents bringing Ukraine’s war to the small screen; big issues the backdrop to the big public media shake-up; groupthink on… Audio
Midweek Mediawatch - 16 March 2022
Midweek Mediawatch: Colin Peacock talks to Karyn Hay about foreign correspondents bringing Ukraine’s war to the small screen; big issues the backdrop to the big public media shake-up; groupthink on…
AudioHair and Loathing podcast launches
RNZ journalist Charlotte Cook shares her personal story and tells us why she created Hair and Loathing. Audio
TVNZ, RNZ merger a 'watershed' moment for NZ media
Opinion - The government last week unveiled the creation of a new public media entity that will incorporate RNZ and TVNZ. It will pave the way for digital innovation as well as adding new capability…
RNZ + TVNZ = new PME in 2023
The government has confirmed it is creating a new public media entity next year to incorporate RNZ and TVNZ. It says the goal is public media 'fit for the future' - but it will be partly funded by ads… Audio
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RNZ + TVNZ = new PME in 2023
The government has confirmed it is creating a new public media entity next year to incorporate RNZ and TVNZ. It says the goal is public media 'fit for the future' - but it will be partly funded by ads…
AudioInside the process of creating a new public media entity
Response has been mixed to this week's announcement that RNZ and TVNZ will come under a new media entity. With much detail still to be revealed, many questions are as yet unanswered. Former New… Audio
RNZ-TVNZ merger: Time is tight to finalise a complex merger
Analysis: The announcement of the government's decision to merge RNZ and TVNZ into a non-profit "public media entity" was underwhelming in its lack of detail, Peter Thompson writes. Audio
Minister doubles down on revealing private information about Charlotte Bellis
Covid-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins has refused to admit he made a mistake or apologise after releasing private information about journalist Charlotte Bellis. Video
New media entity: "Devil will be in the detail"
Big questions remain about what the TVNZ and RNZ merger will look like, and how it might affect other media outlets.
The Government has confirmed it will bring the two entities together under the… Audio
RNZ CEO on new media entity with TVNZ
The head of RNZ is backing the merger with TVNZ, saying he is pleased there is now certainty.
On Thursday the Government announced TVNZ and RNZ would be fused into a new not-for-profit organisation… Audio
PNG broadcaster sacks core news staff ahead of an election
Papua New Guinea's largest broadcaster sacks core news staff just months out from a National election. Audio
RNZ, TVNZ to be folded into new mega public media entity
RNZ and TVNZ will be subsidiaries of a new mega public media organisation, Broadcasting Minister Kris Faafoi has confirmed. Watch the announcement live here. Video
