Media

Long-serving reporter Simon Collins spoke to literally hundreds of people to cover major public issues. He also confronted his own bosses to defend journalism from cuts and compromises undermining the… Audio

The government appointed eight people this week to oversee a business case which could be a blueprint for a new public media entity to replace TVNZ and RNZ - but the public won't see it before the… Audio

TVNZ recently launched its first new local TV current affairs show for years. But A Current Affair has a heavy Australian accent - and the local content revolves around TVNZ’s other entertainment… Audio

Film and TV reviewer James Croot joins Lynn to talk about Anthony Hopkin's new movie The Father (in cinemas), while his former Silence of the Lambs co-star Jodie Foster tackles the real-life story of… Audio

Microbiologist Siouxsie Wiles has won New Zealander of the year.

Dr Wiles become the public face of the Covid-19 pandemic - and was all over the airways helping people understand what was happening… Audio

Mediawatch's weekly catch-up with Lately. This week Hayden Donnell talks to Susana Leiataua about the latest move towards a new a public media behemoth, Judith Collins' rough ride on RNZ… Audio

The latest on the proposed fusion of TVNZ and RNZ into a public media behemoth. Journalists hone in on Judith Collins' weaknesses on key policy issues such as housing and also how her MPs are leaking… Audio

The plan to create a new mega public broadcaster is now "off ice" with the strong signal from the Broadcasting Minister he wants progress made at pace.

Kris Faafoi's announced an eight person… Audio

A PR firm was hired by a Kiwi rich lister in an attempt to dissolve an indecent assault complaint. Sam Hurley a New Zealand Herald business journalist who has written about their activities and talks… Audio

The Government has appointed eight people to oversee a business case for a new public media entity to replace state owned TVNZ and RNZ. The minister of broadcasting and media Kris Faafoi says he plans…

Andrew talks to Kathryn about Nine Entertainment in Australia suffering a cyber attack on Sunday, which saw it unable to continue with some TV broadcasts, and at the same time Australian Parliament… Audio

An Australian survey of how sanitary products for women were advertised has found that until very recently periods were treated as a dirty, unhygienic secret. Dr Jane Connory talks to Jesse about her… Audio