Media
Fake news and the mosque shootings
After terrible tragedies, misinformation and fake news inevitably spread through social media. We invited Jordan Carter from Internet NZ to advise on what to do if someone you know is sucked in. Audio
Television Critic Verity Johnson
Verity reviews last night's episode of Sunday on TVNZ, which covered the mosque shootings, as well as Afterlife, the new Ricky Gervais black comedy on Netflix. Audio
Sexism, trolling and the photo of Tayla Harris
This stunning image is of Tayla Harris, an Australian Rules Football who unleashed a perfect punt - but it became a talking point for all the wrong reasons. Audio
To name or not to name: The evidence
Mediawatch - Experts say there is clear and compelling evidence that mass shooters are influenced by previous mass shootings. Audio
How Christchurch’s assault has made a mark on our media
The attack in Christchurch has forced our news media to rethink the way they work, whose voices they amplify and why. Telcos, bloggers, advertisers and the government have also reacted in ways that… Video, Audio
How Christchurch’s assault has made a mark on our media
The attack in Christchurch has forced our news media to rethink the way they work, whose voices they amplify and why. Telcos, bloggers, advertisers and the government have also reacted in ways that…
Video, AudioTo name or not to name: the evidence
On Tuesday when prime minister Jacinda Ardern told Parliament she would not speak the name of the mass murderer who killed 50 people in Christchurch she articulated what many people have been feeling… Video, Audio
To name or not to name: the evidence
On Tuesday when prime minister Jacinda Ardern told Parliament she would not speak the name of the mass murderer who killed 50 people in Christchurch she articulated what many people have been feeling…
Video, AudioLessons from Norway on covering the quest for justice
There's concern the court case of the man accused of murder in Christchurch could give him another platform for his propaganda. Espen Egil Hansen - editor of Norway's Aftenposten - has some advice… Audio
Lessons from Norway on covering the quest for justice
There's concern the court case of the man accused of murder in Christchurch could give him another platform for his propaganda. Espen Egil Hansen - editor of Norway's Aftenposten - has some advice…
AudioMediawatch for 24 March 2019
How Christchurch's assault has made a mark on our media; to name -or not to name; lessons from Norway on covering the quest for justice. Audio
Listener feedback for 23 March 2019
Emails and texts from listeners to the Saturday Morning programme. Audio
Whitcoull's biffs Jordan Petersen book
Whitcoulls appears to have stopped selling the book by controversal Canadian Jordan Peterson,12 rules for life. Jordan Peterson is a Professor of Psychology and is often linked to the alt-right… Audio
Facebook 50 hour black-out
There's a call for people to log-out of Facebook accounts this weekend for 50 hours, one hour for each of the victims who lost their lives in the Christchurch mosque attacks. As we know the horrendous… Audio
Mainstream media coverage of ethnic communities
It's been wall-to-wall news coverage from all of New Zealand's media outlets and the terrorist attack has featured highly all week overseas as well.How did the mainstream media fare? Sandeep Singh of… Audio
Contradictory claims and armchair advice cause confusion
The media are playing a crucial role in the COVID-19 crisis - conveying quality information in context. But some are also amplifying opinions from pundits and presenters contradicting each other - and… Audio
Contradictory claims and armchair advice cause confusion
The media are playing a crucial role in the COVID-19 crisis - conveying quality information in context. But some are also amplifying opinions from pundits and presenters contradicting each other - and…
AudioEthical investment post mosque shooting
The NZ Super Fund, ACC, the Government Superannuation Fund Authority, National Provident Fund, and Kiwi Wealth are calling for Facebook Google and Twitter to take action following the live streaming… Audio
Brexit: The Uncivil War and Dog's Best Friend
Tamar Munch has been watching the behind-the-scenes dramatisation of the leave or remain politics in Brexit: The Uncivil War starring Benedict Cumberbatch. And here's one for the animal lovers! Dog's… Audio
Algorithms drive audience to divisive, extreme content
Pressure on giant tech companies to do more to control horrific content on their platforms in the wake of the Mosque shootings is building. The managers of five government-related funds, worth more… Audio