Media
TVNZ hints at bold digital moves
Two years ago Treasury warned the government it would have to prop up state-owned TVNZ by 2021 because it was falling behind in an industry in sharp decline. This week the broadcaster's top brass told…
AudioMediawatch for 17 February 2019
Covering the Nelson Tasman fires; TVNZ boss hints at bold moves in messy media marketplace; TV political poll hype hits new heightt. Audio
TV political poll hype hits new heights
The latest TV political poll was heavily hyped in-house as a “game changer” that could be "game over" for National’s leader. Did other media follow Newshub's lead? Audio
TV political poll hype hits new heights
The latest TV political poll was heavily hyped in-house as a “game changer” that could be "game over" for National’s leader. Did other media follow Newshub's lead?
Audio'Poor-taste' Valentine's Day sign
An Auckland cafe has been accused of promoting violence against women for their sign which said: "On Valentine's Day open the car door for her. After Valentine's Day open the car boot for her." Audio
National ad labelled "sexist"
The National Party has released a new ad, criticising Kiwibuild. But it's been slammed on social media, with many calling it patronising and a classic case of 'mansplaining'. Audio
Russian Doll and Escape from Dannemora
Film and TV reviewer Paul Casserly cracks open Russian Doll and takes a look at what's inside - and is Escape at Dannemora a runaway success? Audio
Brexit bar talk and judge draws the curtains in Tate complaint
UK correspondent Kate Adie looks at how bar-room gossip by Theresa May's chief negotiator exemplifies the stagnation in Brexit. It's not often net curtains get mentioned in a legal determination, but… Audio
Story of the day for 13 February 2019
American parents say their children have started speaking with British accents because of cartoon Peppa Pig. Audio
Midweek Mediawatch 13 February 2019
Mediawatch's midweek catch-up with Lately. This week Colin talks to Karyn Hay about political committee chaos splling over into social media, some risky media marketing, the Huawei hoo-haa, a…
Midweek Mediawatch 13 February 2019
Mediawatch's midweek catch-up with Lately. This week Colin talks to Karyn Hay about political committee chaos splling over into social media, some risky media marketing, the Huawei hoo-haa, a…
Brace for a tsunami of disinformation
With elections on every continent, media commentator Gavin Ellis is warning there will be a tsunami of disinformation this year. Also two legal cases with implications: Australia is testing media… Audio
When the innocent confess
Laura Nirider is co-director of the Center on Wrongful Convictions of Youth, and says false confessions and wrongful convictions are a global problem. Audio
Why is Scribe always in the news?
Since March last year, Scribe has featured in articles at least a dozen times - more than one per month - despite his alleged crimes being minor and it having been ten years since his last album…
Big issues, barbecues and curly questions at Waitangi
A year ago at Waitangi the PM said “hold me to account when I return.“ 12 months later she got put on the spot about the basics of the Treaty. Audio
Big issues, barbecues and curly questions at Waitangi
A year ago at Waitangi the PM said “hold me to account when I return.“ 12 months later she got put on the spot about the basics of the Treaty.
AudioBrett Phibbs: A life in pictures
After more than three decades as one of the country's leading photo -journalists the New Zealand Herald's chief photographer, Brett Phibbs, opted for voluntary redundancy. He talks to Mediawatch about… Audio, Gallery
Brett Phibbs: A life in pictures
After more than three decades as one of the country's leading photo -journalists the New Zealand Herald's chief photographer, Brett Phibbs, opted for voluntary redundancy. He talks to Mediawatch about…
AudioCancer and the unbearable asymmetry of BS
A major cancer conference in Wellington attracted experts from around the world but Mediawatch's Jeremy Rose argues some media coverage was anything but world class. Audio
Cancer and the unbearable asymmetry of BS
A major cancer conference in Wellington attracted experts from around the world but Mediawatch's Jeremy Rose argues some media coverage was anything but world class.
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