Media
Surprise from Stuff after announcement NZME wants to buy it
There has been surprise and confusion from two of New Zealand's largest media companies, after NZME announced it plans to buy Stuff – for just one dollar – in a market announcement this morning,
NZME… Audio
Document dumps and gagging inflame media
NZME’s plea for permission to buy its rival Stuff from its owner in Australia for $1 by the end of this month kickstarted a confusing series of claims which show a deal is far from done. It’s a sign…
Radio ‘roadblock’ interview sparks racism complaints
Mediawatch - A confrontational radio interview by Sean Plunket about iwi-run roadside checkpoints has prompted complaints of racism. Audio
The 'daunting process' of creating a Covid-19 vaccine
A vaccine for Covid-19 could be developed in the next 18 months, but it could be longer depending on how the virus mutates, the head of the Human Vaccines Project says Audio
Media health claims fuel push to ease the lockdown
With Monday's decision on Level 2 looming, some in the media are pushing hard to loosen the lockdown, claiming it is killing jobs now and will kill more New Zealanders in future. Audio
Media health claims fuel push to ease the lockdown
With Monday's decision on Level 2 looming, some in the media are pushing hard to loosen the lockdown, claiming it is killing jobs now and will kill more New Zealanders in future.
AudioRogue suicide claim goes viral
Last weekend an inaccurate claim about suicide spread so far online that both the Ministry of Health and the Mental Health Foundation moved to debunk it. Hayden Donnell looks at how it happened - and…
Rogue suicide claim goes viral
Last weekend an inaccurate claim about suicide spread so far online that both the Ministry of Health and the Mental Health Foundation moved to debunk it. Hayden Donnell looks at how it happened - and…
AudioThe forgotten media crisis
As politicians rush to provide help to TV, radio, and online news, magazine sector representatives say they're being left out of the discussion. Audio
The forgotten media crisis
As politicians rush to provide help to TV, radio, and online news, magazine sector representatives say they're being left out of the discussion.
AudioRadio ‘roadblock’ interview sparks racism complaints
A confrontational radio interview about iwi-run roadside checkpoints this week prompted complaints of racism. Broadcaster Sean Plunket condemned one iwi’s actions as “separatism,” asked an iwi leader… Audio
Radio ‘roadblock’ interview sparks racism complaints
A confrontational radio interview about iwi-run roadside checkpoints this week prompted complaints of racism. Broadcaster Sean Plunket condemned one iwi’s actions as “separatism,” asked an iwi leader…
AudioMediawatch for 10 May 2020
Health fears fuel media push for lockdown move; our last current affairs magazine left in print; radio 'roadblock' interview sparks complaints. Audio
Distance learning Te Reo Maori for kids
Kiwi kids are keeping up with learning Te Reo Maori this term through a distance learning TV channel during school hours each day on the Te Reo Channel and online. It's called Mauri Reo Mauri Ora and… Audio
Capsule: a new website from NZ's magazine mavens
After the shock of suddenly losing their jobs, the editors of some now-closed Bauer Media magazines have found a way to keep doing what they love. They've launched the website Capsule – a "curated… Audio
One Lane Bridge, What We Do In The Shadows, Beastie Boys Story
Film and TV reviewer Chris Schulz looks at new New Zealand crime drama One Lane Bridge, how Taika Waititi's humour has hit a chord with viewers around the globe with a new season of What We Do In The… Audio
Our bubble kitchen locking down in Rotorua
In March when the country moved into level 4, a Rotorua couple Mike and Cinzia Jonathan welcomed their Italian photographer friend, Matteo Fabi to lockdown with them.Completing the bubble is the… Audio, Gallery
Midweek Mediawatch with Hayden Donnell
RNZ Mediawatch's Hayden Donnell takes a midweek look at the top media stories. Audio
Katy Atkin's podcast picks
Katy reviews Rabbit Hole, produced by the same New York Times team who made the amazing Caliphate podcast and presented by tech columnist Kevin Roose, as well as Immaculate Deception about a Dutch… Audio
Remembering 75 years since Victory in Europe
This Friday marks the 75th anniversary of V.E. Day - the official end of World War II in Europe. Audio, Gallery
