Media
Seasonal adjustment
Unseasonably warm weather lately has confused some plants - and journalists. Audio
Seasonal adjustment
Unseasonably warm weather lately has confused some plants - and journalists.
AudioChildren's animal movie sparks grooming controversy
The Chief Censor will review a children's movie that stirred up strife overseas, even after it was announced the offending scenes would be removed.
Not guilty a victory for Fiji Times' integrity - publisher
The Fiji Times publisher says being found not guilty of sedition is a victory for the newspaper's integrity. Audio
Landfall digitises its back catalogue
Otago University Press has digitised the first 20 years of Landfall - that's 80 issues and the work of 540 authors including some of our greatest writers such as Janet Frame and Frank Sargeson. Audio, Gallery
Evil Genius, Civilisation & the Royal Wedding
TV and Film writer Paul Casserly reviews true-crime series Evil Genius, BBC series Civilisation on Youtube, and the Royal Wedding. Audio
13 Reasons Why violence 'unnecessary' - teen
Yesterday we received a lot of feedback after our interview with the Chief Censor about the Netflix show 13 Reasons Why. One of those who got in touch was Nelson school pupil Alex Jensen who says… Audio
Critic's menstruation illustration
There's been anger after copies of the latest issue of Otago University student magazine 'Critic' were destroyed by the university. Audio
'Serious conversation' needed with Netflix - Chief Censor
The Chief Censor is "deeply disturbed" but not surprised at viewers' reactions to season two of the Netflix show 13 Reasons Why. Audio
Critic Te Arohi editor defends 'objectionable' magazine cover
Hundreds of copies of the University of Otago's student magazine Critic Te Arohi have been removed and destroyed by staff at the campus. There were complaints about the magazine's cover which features… Audio
Response to 13 Reasons Why 'disturbing' - Chief Censor
Teenagers are taking to Twitter to say how traumatised they are by the Netflix show 13 Reasons Why. Series two started screening last Friday and contains rape, suicide themes, drug use and bullying… Audio
Media commentator Gavin Ellis
Gavin Ellis joins Lynn to talk through the media reaction to Labour's first budget in 10 years, the pot allocated to public broadcasting and the lack of escape from royal wedding fever. Gavin Ellis is… Audio
Barack, Michelle Obama join Netflix for new shows
Former US President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle are teaming up with Netflix to produce films and TV shows. The announcement was made this morning from Netflix on Twitter. Entertainment… Audio
Understanding AI: are the media the solution or the problem?
Artificial intelligence is on the rise in our news. But are the media also to blame for public ignorance and anxiety? Audio
Feedback from Sunday Morning 20 May
Wallace Chapman reads listeners' feedback from this morning's show. Audio
Government's $38m public broadcasting boost still on the table
The government still expects to deliver the entire $38 million boost in funding for public broadcasting promised by Labour prior to the election, the Broadcasting Minister says.
Amos Chapple: reporting the Armenian revolution
Recent weeks have seen hundreds of thousands take to the streets of Armenia in what's being described as a velvet revolution. NZ photojournalist Amos Chapple has been covering the protests and was the… Audio, Gallery
Understanding AI: are the media the solution or the problem?
Face recognition in our supermarkets, algorithms pinpointing our varsity dropouts and robots taking our jobs: artificial intelligence is on the rise in our news. But are the media also to blame for… Video, Audio
Understanding AI: are the media the solution or the problem?
Face recognition in our supermarkets, algorithms pinpointing our varsity dropouts and robots taking our jobs: artificial intelligence is on the rise in our news. But are the media also to blame for…
Video, Audio