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Hong Kong police raid pro-democracy news outlet, arrest six
Set up in 2014 as a non-profit, Stand News is the most prominent remaining pro-democracy publication in Hong Kong
The Mediawatch Christmas Bonus
2021’s almost gone - but not forgotten - though it would be nice to be able to forget large parts of it.
Before we flip into 2022, Mediawatch looks at what's coming up next year - and some more… Audio
The Mediawatch Christmas Bonus
2021’s almost gone - but not forgotten - though it would be nice to be able to forget large parts of it.
Before we flip into 2022, Mediawatch looks at what's coming up next year - and some more…
'News veers towards sad stories' about Muslims - research
University of Canterbury senior lecturer in data science, Giulio Dalla Riva, says an algorithm found most recent articles involved negative words such as sad, angry, upset and fearful.
Website accused of fake journalists put on Australian register for tech giant payment
Australia's law forcing platforms like Google and Facebook to pay local publishers for news faces an unlikely test case: A website that experts say uses fake journalist profiles that has won…
Being the Ricardos, Shortland Street: Retribution, Landscapers
Film and TV reviewer Tamar Munch joins Kathryn to talk about Being the Ricardos (Amazon Prime), a revealing glimpse into the complex romantic and professional relationship of Lucille Ball and Desi… Audio
The Appeal of Christmas Movies
Lorna Piatti-Farnell, Professor of Film and Popular Culture at Auckland University of Technology joins once again - this time she'll take a look at the enduring appeal of Christmas movies. Audio
Top business podcast created by best friends in Auckland
Last month, the podcast topping the charts in the popular business category in the US and Canada was -- unexpectedly -- created by two best friends recording from their Auckland bedrooms. Girls That… Audio
Former National Party cabinet minister gets nod to head TVNZ
TVNZ has appointed former cabinet minister Simon Power as its new chief executive.
Attitudes Awards recognises podcaster Olivia Shivas
Olivia Shivas won the ACC Supreme Award for her work reshaping how disability is portrayed in the media. Audio
The Kiwi photographer on Ukraine's frontline
New Zealand photojournalist Amos Chapple has just returned from a stint on the frontlines of the conflict in Eastern Ukraine. Chapple, who is now back at his Prague base, reflects on his time on the… Audio, Gallery
Mediawatch for 19 December 2021
2021 - media in the year of the vaccine; NZ news media in Oz-style ideological drift? Audio
Mediawatch for 19 December 2021
2021 - media in the year of the vaccine; NZ news media in Oz-style ideological drift?
AudioThe Weekend Panel with Lynda Hallinan and Chris Wikaira
Joining us on the panel this morning are Lynda Hallinan and Chris Wikaira. Among other topics, they'll be discussing Omicron threatening to cast a shadow over Summer, and whether the tide is turning… Audio
Sam's Take: Spider-Man: No Way Home
Sam's Take - Sam Rillstone takes a look at Sony's latest offering from the Spider-Man Universe - Spider-Man: No Way Home. Video
Midweek Mediawatch: Anger, anxiety, and Kerre McIvor
In this week's edition of Midweek Mediawatch, Hayden Donnell talks to Bryan Crump about a sympathetic story on the plight of the unvaccinated, a new doco from TVNZ, and anger and anxiety directed at a… Audio
Midweek Mediawatch: Anger, anxiety, and Kerre McIvor
In this week's edition of Midweek Mediawatch, Hayden Donnell talks to Bryan Crump about a sympathetic story on the plight of the unvaccinated, a new doco from TVNZ, and anger and anxiety directed at a…
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