Media

Tapping readers for revenue - the Herald puts up its paywall; NZ media freedom enters uncharted waters after Christchurch; slush and burn. Audio

The actor who played one of Star Wars' most memorable characters has died. Peter Mayhew who played the 200-year old Wookiee Chewbacca, died at his home in Texas. Eve Johnson reports. Video, Audio

After five years, Guyon Espiner says mā te wā to Morning Report. Audio

The founder of the website 8chan says New Zealand agencies are mostly powerless to monitor and combat controversial online communities. Shortly before the Christchurch mosque attacks, a so-called… Audio

After five years presenting Morning Report with Susie Ferguson, Guyon Espiner is saying ma te wa, as he goes to an investigative role with RNZ. Here are some of his best moments. Video, Audio

New Zealand's major media outlets have agreed on how the coverage of the trial of the Christchurch Mosque gunman should be covered. Is it still the right thing to limit the use of his name? Audio

This week a new podcast daily news podcast has been launched. The Detail is a joint venture between RNZ and Newsroom. Today's episode is about vaccinations. Facts alone, a report finds, are not enough… Audio

Facebook founder, Mark Zuckerberg, has announced changes to his company's social media platforms, and has promised that privacy will now come first. The new designs and features for Facebook's apps… Audio

This week on Mediawatch Midweek Jeremy Rose talks to Karyn Hay about the NZ Herald's new paywall; the new daily podcast: The Detail: and a couple of stories that have barely made the news. Audio

Former long-time RNZ presenter Philip Liner sadly passed away over Easter and in today's visit to the Sound Archives, Sarah Johnston will take us through some highlights of his landmark programme… Audio, Gallery

So how did the failure that was Melody Rules affect the people involved? In this final episode, Geoff's on the road to find out and to discover what he's learned about himself and his perceived… Audio

People are being warned to stay away from a Facebook page called 'Inu Now', which is urging its followers to live-stream themselves drinking alcohol. Audio

The groundbreaking BBC television show, Planet Earth II is one of the world's most watched television series. Now some of that incredible footage is coming to the big screen in Auckland, accompanied… Audio

Media commentator Gavin Ellis says there is a lot riding on the New Zealand Herald's imminent paywall - including decisions on whether others will follow suit. Also, the phrase "lies, damned lies and… Audio