Media
Foon calls for TVNZ to scrap 'racist' Police Ten-7
TVNZ is being told it should scrap the reality show 'Police Ten 7' because it is guilty of racist stereotyping.
The Race Relation's Commissioner Meng Foon says the show is "biased" and "racist" -… Audio
Television Critic: Emma John
Emma John, reviews 'Moxi' on Netflix, 'The Way Back' (Neon) and 'The Dig' Netflix. And for the kids, Speed, The Fugitive, Austin Powers, Zoolander (so bad, has not aged well at all!) and Harriet - the… Audio
TVNZ being urged to scrap 'Police Ten 7'
TVNZ is being urged to scrap 'Police Ten 7' amid accusations it's feeding racist stereotypes.
The broadcaster says it is listening to the feedback but has no comment to make today.
Auckland… Audio
Police Ten 7 show 'feeds racial stereotypes' - Auckland councillor
An Auckland councillor is calling on TVNZ to scrap the reality show Police Ten 7 over what he says are racist stereotypes.
Battle against online harm beefs up censor's power
The government wants to beef up the chief censor’s power to root out harmful and hateful stuff online - but opposition politicians and internet freedom advocates say this is an overreach which could… Audio
Battle against online harm beefs up censor's power
The government wants to beef up the chief censor’s power to root out harmful and hateful stuff online - but opposition politicians and internet freedom advocates say this is an overreach which could…
AudioOpinion poll comes to end of the landline
TVNZ and its pollsters will only call you on your mobile from now on - and the first poll under the new rules delivered a telling result in response to one of its key questions. Audio
The big win on the water pushed everything else out of the news for a day
As the crowd went wild after the big win on the water on Wednesday, so did much of the media - triggering a total eclipse of the news. Audio
The big win on the water pushed everything else out of the news for a day
As the crowd went wild after the big win on the water on Wednesday, so did much of the media - triggering a total eclipse of the news.
AudioOpinion poll comes to end of the landline
TVNZ and its pollsters will only call you on your mobile from now on - and the first poll under the new rules delivered a telling result in response to one of its key questions.
AudioSolving the World's Problems with Simon Wilson
Today senior writer at the NZ Herald, Simon Wilson, talks to Jesse about his concerns over the new Auckland transport plan. Audio
Midweek Mediawatch: A nationwide delirium
In this week's Midweek Mediawatch, Hayden Donnell talks to Karyn Hay about the media's delirious coverage of Team NZ's America's Cup win, a trashy bit of Australian reporting, and Google's latest… Audio
Midweek Mediawatch: A nationwide delirium
In this week's Midweek Mediawatch, Hayden Donnell talks to Karyn Hay about the media's delirious coverage of Team NZ's America's Cup win, a trashy bit of Australian reporting, and Google's latest…
AudioGoogle funds Stuff to fact-check, counter vaccine misinformation
Mediawatch - Google has also begun discussions with NZ media about participating in its new Google News Showcase, which could mean paying local media for news for the first time.
Jim Belushi on campaigning for and cultivating cannabis
Actor Jim Belushi firmly believes that if his brother, comedian John Belushi, had been into cannabis instead of cocaine he would be alive today. Instead the Blues Brother died of a drug overdose. Jim… Audio, Gallery
Tech giant co-opts media for fight against vaccine misinformation
Google has announced it will pay Stuff to launch a project to counter vaccine misinformation. The tech giant is increasing the amount of funding it gives to news as it grapples with an Australian law…
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Tech giant co-opts media for fight against vaccine misinformation
Google has announced it will pay Stuff to launch a project to counter vaccine misinformation. The tech giant is increasing the amount of funding it gives to news as it grapples with an Australian law…
AudioFacebook to pay News Corp for content in Australia
Facebook has agreed to pay Rupert Murdoch's News Corp Australia for journalism from its local mastheads.
Media commentator Andrew Holden
A look at newspaper readership and how that is tracking, also research from the US highlighting huge growth in digital media from streaming and smart phones. Andrew will also touch on the Mediaworks… Audio
MediaWorks launches investigation into misconduct allegations
Radio network MediaWorks has launched an investigation into allegations of misconduct by staff members.