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Concert FM: what happens to 18 affected staff?
While the decision to keep RNZ Concert playing on FM has been welcomed by staff, the PSA says there is no celebration while 18 workers are still set to lose their jobs. Karyn speaks with PSA National… Audio
FM x 3- but not for the price of 2
RNZ Concert’s proposed relegation to the 'sub-optimal-for-symphonies' AM band was short-lived, but the government freeing up another FM frequency for RNZ raises more questions about what will be… Video
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FM x 3- but not for the price of 2
RNZ Concert’s proposed relegation to the 'sub-optimal-for-symphonies' AM band was short-lived, but the government freeing up another FM frequency for RNZ raises more questions about what will be…
Video, AudioRNZ boss discusses new FM channel for Concert, youth radio
RNZ's chief executive has confirmed Concert will stay on an FM frequency but says a proposed new youth radio network is also likely to go ahead.
RNZ's board met after the Prime Minister revealed she… Video, Audio
RNZ boss discusses miscommunication with govt on RNZ Concert
RNZ's chief executive has admitted the public broadcaster did not ask for an additional FM frequency for its proposed youth channel before going public with plans to take Concert off FM in favour of… Video, Audio
RNZ concert will remain on the FM network
Colin Peacock, presenter of Mediawatch on RNZ joins the programme now for his take on the government's announcement that it is looking at freeing up an additional FM frequency meaning RNZ concert will… Audio
Media commentator Andrew Holden
The backlash accompanying RNZ planning a new music brand aimed at younger people which has spawned calls to Save RNZ Concert. Also RNZ /TVNZ merger talks and how the New York Times digital subs are… Audio
RNZ Concert's fate sparks loud backlash
RNZ announced it's new music strategy last week and since then there has been a loud backlash from far and wide across New Zealand. Karyn speaks with media commentator from Public Address, Russell… Audio
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern frustrated by RNZ Concert proposal timing
The Prime Minister has made it clear she will fight to keep RNZ Concert on an FM frequency.
The inherent misogyny of pitting Meghan and Kate against each other
To understand the architecture of misogyny, what defines what is and isn't appropriate behavior for women, look no further than the most famous house in the world, the House of Windsor. Audio
Phil Wallington on the legacy of Kirk Douglas
Phil Wallington takes a look back at Kirk Douglas' amazing career which survived the McCarthy witch hunts and the Hollywood Blacklist. Audio
Are councils spending too much on consultants and contractors?
An investigation from Central Otago news website Crux has found that the Queenstown Lakes District Council has spent three hundred and eighty eight million dollars on consultants and contractors over… Audio
Jacinda Ardern on RNZ Concert changes
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says she is "frustrated" by the progression of a plan to remove RNZ Concert from the FM frequency in favour of a new youth-focussed station. Audio
Don't assume youth don't like classical music, charity founder says
The founder of a trust that helps disadvantaged youth learn classical music says people shouldn't assume that young people aren't interested in classical music.
Mixed messages in media over coronavirus danger
Don’t panic, keep calm and carry on - or be very,very afraid? You could get plenty of all three kinds of advice in our media this week - and sometimes from the same outlets. Audio
Mixed messages in media over coronavirus danger
Don’t panic, keep calm and carry on - or be very,very afraid? You could get plenty of all three kinds of advice in our media this week - and sometimes from the same outlets.
AudioRNZ changing its tune for music
RNZ’s planning a new music brand based in Auckland to hook younger people. But RNZ Concert will make way for it on FM and be reduced to an automated service with no human hosts. That has sparked a… Audio
Minister lifts the lid on public media plan - a little
The government's been criticised for making ts long-awaited plan for public broadcasting behind closed doors. This week the broadcasting minister Kris Faafoi lifted the lid a little, but the new… Audio
RNZ changing its tune for music
RNZ’s planning a new music brand based in Auckland to hook younger people. But RNZ Concert will make way for it on FM and be reduced to an automated service with no human hosts. That has sparked a…
AudioMinister lifts the lid on public media plan - a little
The government's been criticised for making ts long-awaited plan for public broadcasting behind closed doors. This week the broadcasting minister Kris Faafoi lifted the lid a little, but the new…
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