Media
Newsroom accused of publicising anti-vax PR pitch
A few days before the occupation of Parliament dissolved in a wave of fire and violence, Newsroom published soft-focus vision of it in a report called 'A visit to Freedom Village'. It's now being…
AudioShock and awe-ful takes on Ukraine's invasion
There were lots of were warning signs over recent months - and Russian-backed forces were already fighting in parts of Ukraine from 2014 onwards. But Russia's invasion this month still seemed to take… Audio
Shock and awe-ful takes on Ukraine's invasion
There were lots of were warning signs over recent months - and Russian-backed forces were already fighting in parts of Ukraine from 2014 onwards. But Russia's invasion this month still seemed to take…
AudioBroadcasting ‘flying blind’ on public media plan
What could be the biggest shake-up of public broadcasting for 30 years reportedly got a green light from Cabinet ministers last month. But the public’s still waiting for the government to announce… Audio
Broadcasting ‘flying blind’ on public media plan
What could be the biggest shake-up of public broadcasting for 30 years reportedly got a green light from Cabinet ministers last month. But the public’s still waiting for the government to announce…
AudioComedian Pax Assadi gets real about immigrant family life in new TV series
Comedian Pax Assadi doesn't shy away from the realities of immigrant family life in his new comedy series. Raised by Refugees is based on Pax's own childhood in Auckland and set in the early 2000s. Audio
Emerson T Brooking: Russia steps up its disinformation campaign
Russia's state regulator Roskomnadzor says it has decided to block access to Facebook in Russia. Meanwhile on Friday night (NZ time) the Russian parliament passed legislation imposing a jail term of… Audio
Jumbonium
Good news, everyone! Dr Nate Davis, Associate Investigator and Senior Lecturer in Physical Chemistry at Victoria University of Wellington brings us the science - or lack of it - behind Jumbonium from… Audio
Legitimate criticism of the 'mainstream' media is in danger of being hijacked
Analysis - One striking feature of the "freedom convoy" protests in Ottawa, Wellington and elsewhere has been the intense antagonism towards "mainstream media".
Midweek Mediawatch - pitchforks at Parliament
Midweek Mediawatch - Mediawatch's weekly catch-up with Lately. This week Colin Peacock talked to Karyn Hay about reporters targeted again at the flashpoints in Wellington - which jarred with with… Audio
Midweek Mediawatch - pitchforks at Parliament
Midweek Mediawatch - Mediawatch's weekly catch-up with Lately. This week Colin Peacock talked to Karyn Hay about reporters targeted again at the flashpoints in Wellington - which jarred with with…
AudioMedia commentator Andrew Holden
Andrew says with multiple recent suggestions that Cabinet has approved the proposal for the establishment of a new public media entity from TVNZ and RNZ, with each retaining their own brands, what… Audio
Australian photojournalist describes Ukraine warzone
Bryce Wilson is an Australian photojournalist in Ukraine and describes to Bryan what he has witnessed the past few days. Audio
Perlina Lau's must-see TV
Perlina Lau casts her eye over the best streaming TV on offer this month.
Parliament protest: Making sense of extreme scenes and unsavoury stories
The occupation around Parliament has become the most heavily-covered protest since the ‘81 Tour- in spite of the considerable hostility reporters have faced documenting it. But arguments still rage… Audio
Parliament protest: Making sense of extreme scenes and unsavoury stories
The occupation around Parliament has become the most heavily-covered protest since the ‘81 Tour- in spite of the considerable hostility reporters have faced documenting it. But arguments still rage…
AudioMixed messages from media on Parliament's protesters
Last week much of the coverage of the occupation paralysing part of the capital made the mob look mad, bad and dangerous to be around. As it dragged on, parts of the media painted a much more…
Mediawatch for 27 February 2022
The occupation around Parliament has become the most heavily-covered protest since the '81 Tour- in spite of the considerable hostility reporters have faced documenting it. But arguments still rage… Audio
