Media
New journalism fund's first projects unveiled
The first tranche of the government’s $55m journalism Fund has been allocated - against a backdrop of criticism it could skew reporting of political issues. Māori journalism projects and a new…
AudioA deeply unsympathetic media campaign
Employers have put their hands out for more migrant workers to fill gaps in their rosters over the last two weeks, but their campaign may have hit a sour note. Audio
Money for the mob and hoha over koha
A regional paper’s scoop about $2.75m in public funding for a drug rehabilitation programme with Mongrel Mob connections kicked off a political controversy - and so did $200 koha. Audio
A deeply unsympathetic media campaign
Employers have put their hands out for more migrant workers to fill gaps in their rosters over the last two weeks, but their campaign may have hit a sour note.
AudioMoney for the mob and hoha over koha
A regional paper’s scoop about $2.75m in public funding for a drug rehabilitation programme with Mongrel Mob connections kicked off a political controversy - and so did $200 koha.
AudioMediawatch for 18 July 2021
Labour market's mixed messsages; new journalism fund unveils first projects; angst over money and the mob; good, bad and gruesome of sport. Audio
Britney Spears given permission to hire own lawyer
Britney Spears has told a court in the US she wants to press charges against her father, who she has accused of "conservatorship abuse".
A Los Angeles judge ruled Spears can choose her own lawyer in… Audio
Dutch reporter shot in the head dies
Famous Dutch crime reporter Peter R. de Vries has died just over a week after he was shot in the head in central Amsterdam.
His death adds to a number of other killings of investigative journalists… Audio
Women are still more likely to report news than be in it
Opinion - Women are more visible in the world's news than ever before - but they're still far from achieving parity with men, and this has deeper implications for society Associate Professor Susan…
Police consider possibility of algorithms to fight crime
Crime fighting algorithms that sound like the stuff of a Hollywood sci-fi are in the sights of police.
A new stocktake out today shows they wanted to use one when pulling over drivers - but have now… Audio
Film and TV reviewer Tamar Munch
Film and TV reviewer Tamar Munch joins Kathryn to look at We Are Lady Parts (Neon) about a biochemical engineer who ends up as the lead guitarist of an all-female Muslim punk band, Ake Ake Ake (Maori+… Audio
A look at this year's Emmy Nominations
The TV Editor at The Spinoff, Sam Brooks, has a chat to Jesse about the nominations for this year's Emmy Awards. Audio
Midweek Mediawatch - revenge for pineapple on pizza
Mediawatch’s weekly catch-up with Lately. Colin Peacock talks to Karyn Hay about controversial sportscaster Martin Devlin reportedly returning to the radio; the Forever War in Afghanistan; football… Audio
Midweek Mediawatch - revenge for pineapple on pizza
Mediawatch’s weekly catch-up with Lately. Colin Peacock talks to Karyn Hay about controversial sportscaster Martin Devlin reportedly returning to the radio; the Forever War in Afghanistan; football…
AudioWellington Paranormal creating a buzz in US
Local show Wellington Paranormal has hit American screens and is creating quite a stir among US audiences and critics alike... Audio
Media commentator Andrew Holden
Andrew looks at the broad question of public broadcasting and where it might go. The BBC is touting its success, with 90% of UK adults accessing its content each week. And Broadcasting Minister Kris… Audio
Television Critic: Caitlin Cherry
Caitlin Cherry tells us about Starstruck with Rose Matafeo, Working Moms and Line of Duty. Audio
Afghanistan’s war dropping out of sight
Twenty years after the US invaded Afghanistan in pursuit of Al Qaeda, it suddenly pulled its troops out this week. It’s the end of the longest war in modern history in which 3500 New Zealanders also… Video, Audio
Afghanistan’s war dropping out of sight
Twenty years after the US invaded Afghanistan in pursuit of Al Qaeda, it suddenly pulled its troops out this week. It’s the end of the longest war in modern history in which 3500 New Zealanders also…
Video, AudioDo top stars trump media power in sport?
Naomi Osaka will be a star at the Tokyo Olympics after taking time out for her mental health. Some say giving stressful press conferences a swerve was no-one else’s business, but those in the business… Video, Audio
