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Mediawatch for 9 February 2020
Mixed messages on coronavirus crisis; RNZ changes its tune for music; minister lifts the lid on public media plan - a little. Audio
Donald Trump's 'bonkers' week in US politics
It's been yet another big week in US politics, with Donald Trump capping things off with a rambling, vitriolic speech in the wake of his impeachment acquittal. US correspondent Karen Kasler has been… Audio
Broadcasting Minister discusses future of public media
Cabinet has approved a business case to see whether the government's idea of creating a new, super-sized public broadcaster is viable. After months of speculation, Broadcasting Minister Kris Faafoi… Audio
RNZ will stay commercial free in future - Kris Faafoi
The broadcasting minister is adamant that RNZ National will remain commercial-free under any new media set-up with TVNZ.
Kris Faafoi confirmed that work will begin on a business case for creating a… Video, Audio
Business case underway to create super-sized broadcaster
Broadcasting Minister Kris Faafoi announced today that work would begin on building a business case to create a new super-sized public broadcaster that would envelope RNZ and TVNZ. Audio
Work to start on business case for RNZ, TVNZ public broadcaster
Broadcasting Minister Kris Faafoi has confirmed work will begin on a business case for creating a new, super-sized public broadcaster.
Weinstein's lawyers poised to start defence case
Prosecutors in Harvey Weinstein's New York rape trial have wrapped up their case, clearing the way for the former producer's lawyers to begin calling their own witnesses.
Debate over plans for RNZ Concert
RNZ is planning to substantially reduce its classical music station RNZ Concert and replace it on FM radio with music for a younger audience.
The move is part of efforts to build a new multimedia… Audio
New Zealand celebrities back public broadcasting
Well known supporters of public broadcasting say it's under attack, are calling for it to be preserved and well funded.
The Government is expected to make an announcement today on plans to create a… Audio
Midweek Mediawatch with Colin Peacock
Mediawatch's weekly catch-up with Lately. This week Colin Peacock looks at RNZ's big music shake-up. Audio
Midweek Mediawatch: 5 February 2020
Mediawatch's weekly catch-up with Lately. This week Colin Peacock talks to Bryan Crump about RNZ's big music shake-up. Also - the media memorialising Mike Moore, an ODT reporter's sudden departure -…
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Midweek Mediawatch: 5 February 2020
Mediawatch's weekly catch-up with Lately. This week Colin Peacock talks to Bryan Crump about RNZ's big music shake-up. Also - the media memorialising Mike Moore, an ODT reporter's sudden departure -…
AudioThis week's podcast picks
Max Towle reviews Stephen Fry's 7 Deadly Sins and The Rewatchables Audio
RNZ set to cut back Concert and launch new youth service
In the biggest overhaul of its music services in years, RNZ is planning to gut its classical music station RNZ Concert and replace it on FM radio with music for a younger audience as part of a new… Audio
RNZ set to cut back Concert and launch new youth service
In the biggest overhaul of its music services in years, RNZ is planning to gut its classical music station RNZ Concert and replace it on FM radio with music for a younger audience as part of a new…
AudioWhy are WorkSafe investigation numbers so low?
Legal commentator Garth Gallaway looks at the reduction in WorkSafe investigations since new legislation was introduced in April 2016. What confidence can the public have that serious incidents will… Audio
Media commentator Andrew Holden
Andrew talks to Kathryn about the long lead in time to the general election, with Jacinda Ardern calling for no misinformation. Also major job and programme cuts at the BBC. Audio
Emma John- what's worth watching on TV
Emma reviews The Bachelorette, Four Weddings and a Funeral - the new TV series on Neon and Top Boy. Audio
New public media plan still a work in progress behind closed doors
Cabinet has approved the idea of a new public service outfit to replace state-owned RNZ and TVNZ by 2023 - but they want more details from the broadcasting minister. So does the public and the rest of… Audio
New public media plan still a work in progress behind closed doors
Cabinet has approved the idea of a new public service outfit to replace state-owned RNZ and TVNZ by 2023 - but they want more details from the broadcasting minister. So does the public and the rest of…
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