Media
Claims of cancel culture and media bias get political
Against a backdrop of gripes about ‘cancel culture’ in the media, the National Party’s broadcasting spokesperson has warned bias, balance and political influence need to be addressed - and news media… Video, Audio
Claims of cancel culture and media bias get political
Against a backdrop of gripes about ‘cancel culture’ in the media, the National Party’s broadcasting spokesperson has warned bias, balance and political influence need to be addressed - and news media…
Video, AudioA week of media meltdowns
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern's decision to dump her weekly interview with Mike Hosking and Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's interview with Oprah sparked a series of media meltdowns this week. Audio
A week of media meltdowns
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern's decision to dump her weekly interview with Mike Hosking and Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's interview with Oprah sparked a series of media meltdowns this week.
AudioMediawatch for 14 March 2021
Claims of cancel culture and media bias get political; National's broadcasting spokesperson Melissa Lee; media meltdowns and overreactions over the PM's media policy - and Oprah's chat with the rogue… Audio
Covid-19: Medical expert slams anti-vax magazine
Health experts say a new anti-vaccine publication with links to Advance New Zealand should be ripped up and thrown in the bin.
The 48-page magazine is starting to appear in letterboxes throughout the… Audio
When broadcasters and politicians don't mix
Mike Hosking's made the most of Jacinda Ardern's decision to ditch him - spinning it as her running for the hills. But what gave him unfettered access in the first place, and did he abuse the… Audio
When broadcasters and politicians don't mix
Mike Hosking's made the most of Jacinda Ardern's decision to ditch him - spinning it as her running for the hills. But what gave him unfettered access in the first place, and did he abuse the…
AudioMidweek Mediawatch: Colin Peacock
Mediawatch's weekly catch-up with Lately tonight - Colin Peacock will speak with Karyn Hay about the Prime Minister cancelling her Monday morning spot with Mike Hosking on Newstalk ZB, NZME's banning… Audio
Midweek Mediawatch - PM drops Mike Hosking
Mediawatch's weekly catch-up with Lately. This week Colin Peacock talks to Karyn Hay about the PM upsetting Newstalk ZB by giving a longstanding Monday slot a swerve and further fallout from NZME's… Audio
Midweek Mediawatch - PM drops Mike Hosking
Mediawatch's weekly catch-up with Lately. This week Colin Peacock talks to Karyn Hay about the PM upsetting Newstalk ZB by giving a longstanding Monday slot a swerve and further fallout from NZME's…
AudioPiers Morgan quits breakfast TV role after row over Meghan comments
UK broadcaster Piers Morgan has left his role at Good Morning Britain after controversy following his remarks about the Duchess of Sussex's mental health.
British tabloids under scrutiny after Harry's comments
The British tabloid press are under scrunity after Harry called publications 'bigoted' in their coverage of the royal pair.
The head of the British Society of Editors, Ian Murray, has denied the… Audio
BSA to stop hearing complaints about te reo Māori on air
About time - that is the resounding response to the Broadcasting Standards Authority decision that it will not take any more complaints from people upset about the use of te reo Māori on air and… Audio
Activists fighting back against online far right protagonists
Just as YouTube has gained a reputation for facilitating far-right radicalisation a left wing group of activists are fighting back, calling themselves "Bread Tube". The idea behind "Bread Tube" is to… Audio
Concern COVID was used to promote unhealthy food
It's been revealed there was an effort to shift more unhealthy food and drink during times of COVID lock downs Senior Research Fellow at the University of Auckland, Dr Sarah Clare Gerritsen explains… Audio
Media commentator Andrew Holden
Andrew takes a look at the move to major media brands rather than localised entities, he also revisits the plan to create a new public broadcasting organisation out of TVNZ and RNZ. Andrew Holden is a… Audio
America's Cup: Italy accuses Team NZ, media of arrogance
Italian media are accusing Team New Zealand and local media of arrogance and disrespect ahead of the opening races between Team New Zealand and Luna Rossa later this week.
They say it's a strategy… Audio
Covid-19: Health experts expecting vaccine misinformation
Health experts expect there will be misconceptions to dispel when the Covid-19 vaccination mass rollout begins later this year.
A double-jab for every New Zealander has moved closer to reality with… Audio
Harry and Meghan interview: Experts on fallout
The Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle says a member of the British royal family had concerns about her son's skin colour.
In an exclusive interview with American television host, Oprah Winfrey, Meghan… Audio