Media
Mediawatch for 3 October 2021
Political Covid plans overpromise: huge journalist jobs boost from public purse; moving on from fast-food frenzy Audio
Moving on from lockdown fast food frenzies
History repeated recently when our media joined the fast food frenzy when Auckland switched to Level 3 recently. But some in the media are getting sick of it and others say the real story should be… Audio
Moving on from lockdown fast food frenzies
History repeated recently when our media joined the fast food frenzy when Auckland switched to Level 3 recently. But some in the media are getting sick of it and others say the real story should be…
AudioThe week that was with Te Radar and Pinky Agnew
Comedians Te Radar and Pinky Agnew bring a few laughs - including where one North Dakota squirrel stashed his nuts. Audio
Court document delays hindering journalism
Journalists are sometimes waiting more than a year to get their hands on court documents.
Some reporters say they don't even get a response to requests.
They say the delays are preventing the public… Audio
Netflix show 'Squid Game' takes world by storm
The South Korean drama 'Squid Game', which has taken the world by storm. It's hit number one on Netflix in 90 countries, including here.
The hyper-violent show has hoards of young people including… Audio
The buy now, pay later industry that needs regulation
It's a great new way to get what you want upfront and pay later - but there are traps, and consumer advocates say the schemes need to be regulated. Audio
The buy now, pay later industry that needs regulation
It's a great new way to get what you want upfront and pay later - but there are traps, and consumer advocates say the schemes need to be regulated.
AudioJamie Spears suspended as conservator of Britney's estate
After 13 years is the toxic relationship between pop star Britney Spears and her father over?
Journalist and entertainment correspondent Sean Mandell joins me now from Los Angeles.
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Media frustrated with 'impossible' court document hold-ups
Some journalists are having to wait more than a year to get court documents and it's stopping them letting the public know what's going on in the justice system, they say.
Midweek Mediawatch: John Key's media takeover
In this week's Midweek Mediawatch Hayden Donnell talks to Bryan Crump about John Key's media blitz, dueling Covid recovery plans - and some change-making stories from Metro and RNZ. Audio
Midweek Mediawatch: John Key's media takeover
In this week's Midweek Mediawatch Hayden Donnell talks to Bryan Crump about John Key's media blitz, dueling Covid recovery plans - and some change-making stories from Metro and RNZ.
AudioPolice Ten 7 racism review advises bias training
TVNZ staff will undertake training on Te Tiriti o Waitangi, bias, and racism following the release of an internal review on Police Ten 7 after it was called racist.
Podcast Critic: Paul Bushnell
This week Paul Bushnell talks about two competing podcasts which are covering the same live event, which is unfolding in the coming months: the trial of Elizabeth Holmes, an entrepreneur who was once… Audio
The apps that turn our hobbies into work
Apps like GoodReads and Strava are very popular, but it's not all fun and games. Audio
Media liability for defamatory third party comments online
Defamation law expert Ursula Cheer looks at an Australian High Court ruling that found media are liable for comments people post on their social media pages and contrasts it with a similar Court of… Audio
Daniel Craig's final Bond film premieres
It's finally here, the much-anticipated world premiere of the latest installment in the James Bond series, No Time To Die.
The release, which has been pushed back numerous times due to the Covid-19… Audio
RNZ's Eating Fried Chicken in the Shower back for Season 4
The latest series of the podcast 'Eating Fried chicken in the shower' is released today, The podcast features comedian James Nokise and guests sitting in a shower, eating fried chicken and discussing… Audio
Toni Street's memoir of heartbreak and hope
Broadcaster Toni Street's memoir Lost and Found, My Story of Heartbreak and Hope is out today. Audio
Moulin Rouge! dominates Tony Award wins
Moulin Rouge! the musical has hit the high notes at the Tony Awards, celebrating the best in Broadway theatre.
The adaption of Baz Luhrmann's hyperactive 2001 film swept the stage, claiming 10 wins… Audio
