Media
Talk radio battle, Stuff break-up & NZME paywall
Media commentator Gavin Ellis looks at the issues facing media here and internationally. On the homefront, a battle royal in talk radio, the break-up of Stuff and a slow start to the NZME paywall. Audio
Do we need to hear from the 'Roast Busters'?
There's concern an interview with one of the alleged ringleaders of the Roast Busters group could re-traumatise those involved. Newshub has announced it's going to air a TV interview with Joseph… Audio
RNZ's Bang and Black Sheep live shows
The creators and hosts of the popular RNZ podcasts BANG! and Black Sheep are heading to Christchurch for a live show! Audio
More screentime for youngsters leads to obesity - study
Preschoolers who spend too long in front of screens are more likely to be obese, visit the doctor more often and have poorer physical motor skills.
Iconic NZ band and Pacific women to feature at SXSW
A documentary about cult New Zealand band The Chills and a film directed by nine women and recorded throughout the Pacific are to be screened at SXSW Festival in Texas in March.
Feature interview Janine di Giovanni
In 2018 Time Magazine naming their person of the year The Guardians and the War on Truth journalists who put their lives at risk to bring stories people need to hear. Janine di Giovanni has been three… Audio
Documents reveal MBIE staff trained to use fake personas
A government ministry is being summoned to the Beehive for a please explain over a training course which showed public servants how to use fake online personas to gather intelligence. Documents from… Audio
Episode 5: Queer the Air
In this episode of Pop! Culture, Melody Thomas and Tony Stamp explore queer representation in television, film and pop music and where LGBTQIA+ audiences are hoping it will go from here. Audio
Kevin Spacey appears in court over groping
Actor Kevin Spacey has appeared in court to face a charge of indecent assault and battery stemming from an allegation of groping in 2016.
Technical problems affect RNZ programmes
RNZ has been experiencing technical problems this evening which briefly took RNZ National and Concert off-air.
Pop! Culture podcast | Episode 3: A Matter of Taste
What do our 'tastes' say about us? And who gets to decide whether they're 'good' or 'bad'? In this episode of Pop! Culture, Melody Thomas and Tony Stamp examine the elusive notion of taste. Audio
Episode 1: Beach, please!
We explore themes and characters of popular culture, and what their popularity says about us. First up: Mermaids! (And Mermen. And Tritons. And Sirens. And... you get the gist.) Featuring author and… Audio
Danyl Mclauchlan: how social media is warping society
It's not fake news but Facebook and other social media platforms that are really polluting our media landscape and our lives, argues Wellington writer Danyl Mclauchlan. Audio
Der Spiegel 'fake news' reporter could face charges
A German reporter, accused by top news magazine Der Spiegel of faking stories, could now face embezzlement charges.
Private news media struggling to stay afloat, minister says
Mediawatch - This year has been a turbulent one for the government's media policy, Colin Peacock asks the new minister Kris Faafoi about increasing demand for public money in 2019. Audio
Wallace signs off from Sunday Morning
Wallace Chapman has been presenting Sunday morning since March 2014. He signs off from the show to hand over to Jim Mora. In 2019 Wallace will be presenting The Panel weekday afternoons. Audio
Feedback on Sunday Morning
Wallace Chapman reads listener feedback from his final show. Audio
Minister faces media minefield in 2019
2018 was a turbulent year for the government’s media policy. Mediawatch asks the new minister Kris Faafoi about growing demand for public money in 2019 and calls for help from private companies… Audio
Minister faces media minefield in 2019
2018 was a turbulent year for the government’s media policy. Mediawatch asks the new minister Kris Faafoi about growing demand for public money in 2019 and calls for help from private companies…
Audio1XX keeps it local in tough times
The Radio Broadcaster of the Year prize usually goes to a big name in the business with nationwide reach. But this year the honour went to a distinctly local outfit for its response to a local crisis… Audio
