Media
The week that was with Te Radar and Karen O'Leary
Comedians Te Radar and Karen O'Leary on the weird and wonderful stories of the past week, including the library book returned after half a century and goats on the run in Hawkes Bay. Audio
How Pacific Island Food Revolution is leading an actual food revolution
A TV show dedicated to showcasing pacific cuisine using locally sourced produce has had an impact on viewers. Video, Audio
Midweek Mediawatch: Olympic overload and conference crankiness
Mediawatch’s weekly catch-up with Lately. Colin Peacock talks to Karyn Hay about what the media made of an Olympics that turned out better than many expected in Tokyo - or did it? National Party… Audio
Midweek Mediawatch: Olympic overload and conference crankiness
Mediawatch’s weekly catch-up with Lately. Colin Peacock talks to Karyn Hay about what the media made of an Olympics that turned out better than many expected in Tokyo - or did it? National Party…
AudioMediaworks culture review: What happens now to "boys' club"?
Media commentator Andrew Holden looks at the release last week of a report into the culture at Mediaworks and whether anything will change into its "boys' club". He'll also look at Hilary Barry being… Audio
MediaWorks and NZ's problem with toxic work cultures - why HR can't fix everything
The revelations last week of toxic workplace behaviour and a "boys' club" culture at MediaWorks raise questions about organisational policies and processes that go well beyond a single company.
Television Critic: Linda Burgess
Today Linda gives her verdict on Time, on Neon, Lupin on Netflix and Call My Agent, also on Netflix. Audio
Watching to make sure NZ media is free to report
Journalists in New Zealand don't tend to get shot or jailed for doing their jobs - but they do face some impediments in collecting information. That's when the Media Freedom Committee is watching. Audio
Watching to make sure NZ media is free to report
Journalists in New Zealand don't tend to get shot or jailed for doing their jobs - but they do face some impediments in collecting information. That's when the Media Freedom Committee is watching.
AudioGOAT in a boat - and a trans trailblazer in Tokyo
While Lisa Carrington struck gold and set records, Laurel Hubbard struck out in competition but still made history and headlines as our first ever transgender Olympian. She also won hearts and minds… Audio
GOAT in a boat - and a trans trailblazer in Tokyo
While Lisa Carrington struck gold and set records, Laurel Hubbard struck out in competition but still made history and headlines as our first ever transgender Olympian. She also won hearts and minds…
AudioMediawatch for 8 August 2021
GOAT in a boat - and a trans trailblazer at Tokyo 2020; MediaWorks’ accountability still in question; making sense of ‘Milk and Money’; big-name broadcasters boosted by watchdog’s verdict. Audio
Making sense of ‘Milk and Money’
The recent Groundswell protest put farmers’ grievances about the government’s environmental policies front and centre. Good timing for a new six-part documentary series exploring the dairy industry,… Video, Audio
Accountability in question after MediaWorks review
A review of the working culture at MediaWorks released this week is by far the most comprehensive airing of the internal problems of any New Zealand media company. But its leaders and governors have… Audio
Making sense of ‘Milk and Money’
The recent Groundswell protest put farmers’ grievances about the government’s environmental policies front and centre. Good timing for a new six-part documentary series exploring the dairy industry,…
Video, AudioAccountability in question after MediaWorks review
A review of the working culture at MediaWorks released this week is by far the most comprehensive airing of the internal problems of any New Zealand media company. But its leaders and governors have…
AudioSam's Take: Don't get too attached to The Suicide Squad
Sam's Take - The Suicide Squad is the latest film in the DC universe, Sam Rillstone looks at the reboot of the 2016 version.
Listener feedback for 7 August 2021
Emails and texts from listeners to the Saturday Morning show. Audio
04 Jehan Casinader | How Harry was let down by our mental health system
As Jehan Casinader reported on the tragic suicide of a Christchurch teenager, Jehan’s own mental health was privately crumbling as he’d recently begun experiencing suicidal thoughts. Audio
Midweek Mediawatch - big broadcasters' ethics examined
Mediawatch's weekly catch-up with Lately. This week Hayden Donnell talks to Karyn Hay about a searching review revealing a 'boys' club' culture at MediaWorks; a court ordering RNZ not to turn hacked…