Media
Amnesia epidemic at Newstalk ZB
Newstalk ZB's most popular host Mike Hosking spent March contradicting himself on Covid-19. It seems his affliction has been catching.
AudioCommunity papers protest print ban as scented candles get essential tag
Products including high-end dressing gowns and decorative cushions have been deemed 'essential;. Community newspaper publishers are wondering why they still can't get the same treatment.
Community papers protest print ban as scented candles get essential tag
Products including high-end dressing gowns and decorative cushions have been deemed 'essential;. Community newspaper publishers are wondering why they still can't get the same treatment.
AudioMedia commentators plead for already-announced policy
Patrick Gower, the National Party, and several political commentators have spent the week calling for government to quarantine the border. The only issue: the government had already signalled the…
Media commentators plead for already-announced policy
Patrick Gower, the National Party, and several political commentators have spent the week calling for government to quarantine the border. The only issue: the government had already signalled the…
AudioMidweek Mediawatch with Hayden Donnell
Hayden Donnell from RNZ's Mediawatch joins us once again with his midweek eye on the media. Audio
Home schooling and the 1940s polio epidemics
72 years ago a polio epidemic was keeping New Zealand children at home and indoors. Audio, Gallery
Media commentator Andrew Holden
Andrew talks to Kathryn about turbulence throughout the media sector. Andrew Holden is a journalist for more than 30 years including five as Editor of The Press (in Christchurch) and four as… Audio
'Family Lockdown Boogie' - behind the scenes of the viral video
If you have not heard about them already, the Buchanan family from Wellington have proven there is much fun to be had inside your bubble.
Jack Buchanan enlisted the help of his friend and… Video, Audio
Covid-19 in UK: Queen delivers message as Johnson goes to hospital
In the UK more than 4000 people, including doctors and nurses, have died during the coronavirus outbreak.
In the last 24 hours the Queen has made a rare public address and Prime Minister Boris… Video, Audio
Linda Burgess's TV picks
Linda Burgess is our TV reviewer this week and critiques Locke and Key and The Repair Shop. Audio
Life in the press gallery
The Parliamentary press gallery is 150 this year and like many birthdays it has prompted members, both newbies and veterans alike, to reflect on their roles in an ever-changing media landscape. Video
Life in the press gallery
The Parliamentary press gallery is 150 this year and like many birthdays it has prompted members, both newbies and veterans alike, to reflect on their roles in an ever-changing media landscape.
Video, AudioA blame guide for the Bauer Media shutdown
The announcement that Bauer Media is shutting down has been met with a flurry of conflicting recriminations. If you're unsure where to place your blame, Mediawatch is here to help.
A blame guide for the Bauer Media shutdown
The announcement that Bauer Media is shutting down has been met with a flurry of conflicting recriminations. If you're unsure where to place your blame, Mediawatch is here to help.
AudioSpeaking truth to Bauer: a wretched week for media
As local media companies scrambled to stay in business this week, the giant German publisher of our most important magazines pulled the plug on them - and about 250 jobs - with no warning. It… Audio
Speaking truth to Bauer: a wretched week for media
As local media companies scrambled to stay in business this week, the giant German publisher of our most important magazines pulled the plug on them - and about 250 jobs - with no warning. It…
Audio‘Essential service’ exclusion riles local papers
This week the government tweaked a controversial call that meant some local newspapers couldn’t be delivered during the lock-down. But some are still unable to print important local news at a time… Audio
‘Essential service’ exclusion riles local papers
This week the government tweaked a controversial call that meant some local newspapers couldn’t be delivered during the lock-down. But some are still unable to print important local news at a time…
AudioMediawatch for 5 April 2020
Mediawatch looks back at a week in which the Covid-19 crisis hit the media hard. Radio Sport went off air, a government ban on magazines angered publishers - and one of them pulled the plug on our… Audio
