Media
Midweek Mediawatch - caught in the Black Lives Matter crossfire
Mediawatch's weekly catch-up with Lately. This week Colin talks to Karyn Hay about reporters caught in the crossfire and others copping blowback from the upheaval in the US - and musical echoes of…
Video, AudioMedia commentator Andrew Holden
Media commentator Andrew Holden focuses on some nasty attacks on journalists covering the unrest in the United States following the death of George Floyd. And in Australia, NewsCorp has ended more… Audio
Journalists targeted in attacks as US protests rage
A Reuters TV crew was hit by rubber bullets and a photographer's camera was smashed in Minneapolis as attacks against journalists covering civil unrest in US cities intensified. Video
China media, Hong Kong govt bristle at Trump's pledge of sanctions
China's state media and the government of Hong Kong lashed out at US President Donald Trump's vow to end Hong Kong's special status if Beijing imposes new national security laws on the city.
$1 deal paves the way for staff stake in Stuff
This week the CEO of this country’s biggest news producer - Stuff - pulled off a $1 deal to take the company off the hands of Aussie owners who didn’t want it. She says she wants Stuff's staff to take… Audio
$1 deal paves the way for staff stake in Stuff
This week the CEO of this country’s biggest news producer - Stuff - pulled off a $1 deal to take the company off the hands of Aussie owners who didn’t want it. She says she wants Stuff's staff to take…
AudioThe other disease we’re trying to eradicate
Two years ago the government said we had "one shot" at wiping out Mycoplasma Bovis, echoing its later stance on Covid-19. It also learned from communications failures in its handling of the cattle… Audio
Mediawatch for 31 May 2020
This week Mediawatch looks at how the boss of our biggest national news company is about to become its owner - and she wants staff to take a stake in it too. Also: how efforts to eradicate a major… Audio
The other disease we’re trying to eradicate
Two years ago the government said we had "one shot" at wiping out Mycoplasma Bovis, echoing its later stance on Covid-19. It also learned from communications failures in its handling of the cattle…
AudioMediawatch for 31 May 2020
This week Mediawatch looks at how the boss of our biggest national news company is about to become its owner - and she wants staff to take a stake in it too. Also: how efforts to eradicate a major…
AudioReturn of the mags riles regular readers
Popular weeklies Woman’s Day and New Idea were among a whole host of top titles closed down last month by Bauer Media. Lately they’ve reappeared in the shops as Aussie editions with a little bit of… Audio
Return of the mags riles regular readers
Popular weeklies Woman’s Day and New Idea were among a whole host of top titles closed down last month by Bauer Media. Lately they’ve reappeared in the shops as Aussie editions with a little bit of…
AudioMSN replacing some journalists with robots
Microsoft is to replace dozens of contract journalists on its MSN website and use automated systems to select news stories, media report.
Trump move could scrap or weaken law that protects social media companies
US President Donald Trump says he will introduce legislation that may scrap or weaken a law that has protected internet companies, including Twitter and Facebook.
Innovative change needed for Māori media to survive
Opinion - Media leaders must help to ensure that Māori perspectives and diversity of voice are guaranteed and valued within the sector, writes Shane Taurima.
ASA to fast-track removing misleading Covid-19 ads
At least seven companies have been forced to change or take down advertisements referencing Covid-19 following complaints to the Advertising Standards Authority.
ASA stepping in over Covid-19 references in ads
At least seven companies have been forced to change or take down advertisements referencing Covid-19 following complaints to the Advertising Standards Authority.
The action follows a flurry of… Audio
Midweek Mediawatch - tough time for Todd's team
On this week's Midweek Mediawatch, Hayden Donnell talks to Bryan Crump about some tough interviews for National's incoming leadership team, a new owner's big plans for Stuff, and journalist joy at a… Audio
Midweek Mediawatch - tough time for Todd's team
On this week's Midweek Mediawatch, Hayden Donnell talks to Bryan Crump about some tough interviews for National's incoming leadership team, a new owner's big plans for Stuff, and journalist joy at a…
AudioMidweek Mediawatch with Hayden Donnell
Hayden is back for another look a this week's big media stories. Audio
