Media
Midweek Mediawatch: TV faces the fire
Mediawatch's weekly catch-up with Lately. Colin Peacock talks to Karyn Hay about a delicately disrespected political biography in the UK - and while pundits and Paul Henry write off free-to-air TV, it… Video, Audio
Midweek Mediawatch: TV faces the fire
Mediawatch's weekly catch-up with Lately. Colin Peacock talks to Karyn Hay about a delicately disrespected political biography in the UK - and while pundits and Paul Henry write off free-to-air TV, it…
Video, AudioPreserving Timaru sound history recorded on paper
Snippets of sound recalling life in South Canterbury in the 1950s, have been retrieved by Ngā Taonga Sound and Vision from rare and fragile paper recording tape. Sarah Johnston shares what she found.
…Markle warned about British tabloids
The Duchess of Sussex says she was warned about the British tabloids before she married Prince Harry. Meghan Markle spoke to ITV for a documentary Audio
MediaWorks sale - the implications
Standing in for Gavin Ellis this week is Andrew Holden, a journalist for more than 30 years including five as Editor of The Press (in Christchurch) and four as Editor-in-Chief of The Age in Melbourne… Audio
Aussie news media blacks out for press freedom
It's been an historic day for News Corp Australia and Nine mastheads this morning. All front pages in print and on line showed blacked-out text beside red stamps marked "secret". Rival news… Audio
Prince Harry suggests a move to Africa
Prince Harry has suggested he could move to Africa with his wife Meghan and their son Archie.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex spoke out to ITV for a documentary looking behind the scenes of their… Video, Audio
Television Critic: Phil Wallington
TV reviewer Phil Wallington shares his thoughts on the second season of Kiwi comedy Wellington Paranormal and the TV show Batwoman. Audio
Rugby TV deal creates claims of conflicts
Sky and NZ Rugby sprang a surprise this week making a unique deal for TV rights with no bids from any other broadcaster. It's raised questions about conflicts of interest - and compromises in… Video, Audio
Rugby TV deal creates claims of conflicts
Sky and NZ Rugby sprang a surprise this week making a unique deal for TV rights with no bids from any other broadcaster. It's raised questions about conflicts of interest - and compromises in…
Video, AudioMediawatch for 20 October 2019
MediaWorks TV on the block; comedy cuts point to bigger TV problems; rugby TV deal creates claims of conflicts and compromise Audio
Taking shots at MPs: The rules for filming the House
There are lots of rules at Parliament. They are set in stone, and change frequently. Currently under review are the rules on video (and just possibly photography). Audio
Taking shots at MPs: The rules for filming the House
There are lots of rules at Parliament. They are set in stone, and change frequently. Currently under review are the rules on video (and just possibly photography).
AudioFox and rodent battle wins top wildlife photo
A fox and marmot's battle for life snaps up Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2019.
Winston Peters lashes out at media
New Zealand First leader Winston Peters has lashed out at the media, in particular, MediaWorks, just a day after the company announced it was selling off its television arm.
MediaWorks on the block: What now?
Broadcasting company MediaWorks intends to sell off its television operations. Mediawatch looks at the move and asks a former insider what might happen next - and when. Audio
MediaWorks TV on the block - what next?
Broadcasting company MediaWorks intends to sell off its television operations, putting TV channels Three, ThreeLife, the joint-venture Bravo and news service Newshub in limbo - and hundreds of jobs… Audio
MediaWorks TV on the block - what next?
Broadcasting company MediaWorks intends to sell off its television operations, putting TV channels Three, ThreeLife, the joint-venture Bravo and news service Newshub in limbo - and hundreds of jobs…
AudioLecturer Peter Thompson explains what the sale of TV3 means
Mediaworks puts television arm of its business up for sale. Victoria University media lecturer, Peter Thompson explains why this has happened and what it means. Audio
Opinion: We need Three, in spite of its flaws
Opinion - Despite the reactionary opinion-mongering of personalities like Mark Richardson and Duncan Garner, we'll be worse off for not having Three, Lew Stoddart writes.