Media
National criticises public broadcasting decision delays
The National Party is slating the delay of a final Cabinet decision on public broadcasting as the latest broken promise in the government's so-called "year of delivery".
Greta Thunberg's train ride
Climate activist Greta Thunberg posted a photo of herself sitting on the floor of a Deutsche Bahn train surrounded by lots of bags, saying she was traveling on overcrowded trains through Germany. Audio
Should teachers be able to post on social media about their students?
Sharing photos from your day at work is the norm, thanks to social media. But if you are a teacher - how much should you be allowed to share? Audio
Media commentator Gavin Ellis
Social media giants continue to siphon off a large portion of the traditional media's advertising dollar. Is it time they paid for content? Gavin joins Kathryn to talk about the NZME/Stuff 'Kiwishare'… Audio
Graeme Tuckett's TV picks
Graeme Tuckett reviews The Casketeers, The Patriot Act, Chernobyl, When They See Us, The End of the Effing World, Peaky Blinders and Schitt's Creek. Audio
Government offers radio spectrum to Māori
The Government is allocating some radio spectrum to Māori to help develop 5G networks.
Tech commentator Paul Brislen speaks to Susie Ferguson. Audio
Government offers spectrum to Māori for the first time
For the first time ever, the government is going to allocate radio spectrum to Māori.
The Broadcasting, Communications and Digital Media Minister, Kris Faafoi, has announced he'll be making spectrum… Audio
Media probe risks and rewards of tourism
The media were in emergency mode once again this week when Whakaari / White Island erupted. They raised important questions about risks and rewards of tourism - and some got involved in the emotional… Audio
Media probe risks and rewards of tourism
The media were in emergency mode once again this week when Whakaari / White Island erupted. They raised important questions about risks and rewards of tourism - and some got involved in the emotional…
AudioA fresh survey of the worrying state of New Zealand media companies
Our Fourth Estate is "collapsing" according to Winston Peters. This week he set out what he wants as the coalition government ponders a new policy for the media - due to be unveiled any day now. But… Audio
A fresh survey of the worrying state of New Zealand media companies
Our Fourth Estate is "collapsing" according to Winston Peters. This week he set out what he wants as the coalition government ponders a new policy for the media - due to be unveiled any day now. But…
AudioCalling Home: Rebekah Holt in Melbourne
Rebekah Holt has gone from a communications manager for the New Zealand Police to Head of Staff at TV3 to serious car crash survivor. She now lives in Melbourne, where she is the only journalist to go… Audio, Gallery
A look over the ideas floated by Winston Peters
Media commentator Myles Thomas looks at the motives behind Winston Peters meddling with the media landscape. Audio
After Afternoons Podcast
Behind the Scenes of Afternoons with Jesse Mulligan and Ali Ventura. Audio
Winston Peters supports new model for TVNZ and RNZ
NZ First leader Winston Peters says NZ needs to have a public voice and that means RNZ needs to be protected. Video
Winston Peters' pledge to help public, local media
The media's least likely ally - Winston Peters - has put a stake in the ground on the future of public broadcasting and NZME's proposal to buy its news rival, Stuff.
In a speech at Parliament on… Video, Audio
ODT apologises over the appalling Garick Tremain cartoon
The Otago Daily Times apologises over the Garick Tremain cartoon it ran mocking Samoa's measles outbreak Audio
The best TV had to offer in 2019
Film and television reviewer Chris Schulz joins Kathryn to talk about some of the year's biggest shows on the small screen, including Chernobyl, Succession, Fleabag, Watchmen and End of the F**king… Audio
New Zealand First outlines its stance on public broadcasting
New Zealand First leader Winston Peters has been giving a speech this morning in which he's outlined his position on public broadcasting. RNZ's political editor Jane Patterson joins Kathryn to examine… Audio
Where do editorial cartoonists draw the line?
Editorial cartoonists are treading a fine line when it comes to social commentary - as the Otago Daily Times discovered recently. Have times changed so much that cartoonists are now shackled?
