Media
TVNZ chief faces future dilemma
Kevin Kenrick leads the broadcaster that pulls in the biggest audiences in the country and the most money from advertising. But TVNZ - like state-owned RNZ - will be folded into a new public media…
AudioMan behind 'Thingee' puppet dies
The man who brought to life the much loved TV puppet Thingee, has died.
How Australia does state funded youth radio
RNZ announced last week Concert FM would move off FM and become fully automated on an AM frequency to make way for a new youth radio station. We speak to Zanda Wilson in Australia about what happens… Audio
'This is her Deputy Prime Minister': Bennett calls for PM to speak on photos taken of journalist
Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters has backtracked on claims his New Zealand First party was responsible for taking photos showing former party president Lester Gray with RNZ journalist Guyon… Audio
How will RNZ youth proposal impact Pacific Media Network?
What does RNZ's planned new music service mean for the Pacific Media Network? PMN is another state-funded broadcaster that already caters for an audience that RNZ hopes to attract. Audio
New Zealand Music Quota for all radio stations
The last time MPs looked at a radio station for young people Marian Hobbs was in the House. Audio
Broadcasting merger: Cost is the great unknown for RNZ boss
Both RNZ and TVNZ's chief executives see merit in a proposed merger of the two public broadcasters, but RNZ's chief executive warns a culture change would be needed.
What is the future for RNZ and TVNZ?
While much of the focus has been on Concert FM, the chief executives of the two broadcasting companies heading for a merger - RNZ and TVNZ - have been talking about what the future might look like.
A… Audio
RNZ bosses face intense questioning at Select Committee
RNZ's chief executive Paul Thompson and board chair Dr Jim Mather faced intense questioning by MPs this morning after a week of controversy.
RNZ announced last week Concert FM would move off FM and… Video, Audio
Winston Peters turns to Facebook
Deputy Prime Minister has shunned traditional media, taking to Facebook to answer questions about the NZ First Foundation. Audio
RNZ executives front up to defend Concert restructure process
RNZ executives have fronted up to Parliament to mount a defence against accusations they bungled the Concert restructure that has now been shelved. Audio
Funding for Māori Television 'inadequate', board chair says
Ahead of a major Māori media review, Māori Television has reminded MPs the network hasn't had a funding increase in 11 years.
Midweek MediaWatch: the fate of RNZ Concert and more
This week on Midweek Mediawatch Hayden Donnell teases out the voluminous response to RNZ's plan to cut jobs and restructure RNZ Concert. Audio
Helen Clark responds to RNZ's change of plan for Concert
Radio New Zealand has withdrawn a proposal to cut jobs and restructure RNZ Concert. The backlash was severe - a petition of 26-thousand signatures was presented to RNZ this afternoon. Audio
Midweek Mediawatch 12 Februrary 2020
Mediawatch's weekly catch-up with Lately. Hayden Donnell talks to Karyn Hay about a local music TV channel coming back from the dead, US media not feeling the Bern - and RNZ Concert / RNZ Music: the… Audio
Midweek Mediawatch 12 Februrary 2020
Mediawatch's weekly catch-up with Lately. Hayden Donnell talks to Karyn Hay about a local music TV channel coming back from the dead, US media not feeling the Bern - and RNZ Concert / RNZ Music: the…
AudioRNZ reverses decision on Concert FM changes
RNZ has withdrawn the restructuring proposal for its Concert FM and music department. Audio
Ellie Jay's podcast picks
Ellie reviews How To Fail With Elizabeth Day, That Peter Crouch Podcast and Lexicon Valley. Audio
Ngā Taonga Sound Archives: Wellington’s forgotten shipwreck
The worst shipwreck in Wellington waters was not the sinking of the Wahine in April 1968 (a tragedy which cost 53 lives.) Today is the 111th anniversary of a shipwreck off the south coast which saw… Audio, Gallery
Iwi radio pleas for attention amid RNZ Concert controversy
The demise of RNZ Concert has provoked strong opposition from classical music lovers and even the Prime Minister, but some say the attention it has garnered highlights major disparities in the arts… Audio
