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Jacinda Ardern attracts the media spotlight in the US
Jacinda Ardern - and her family - attracted plenty of attention at the UN in New York this week. She was even cast as the antidote to Trumpism by some. But did the media mistake exposure and… Video, Audio
Jacinda Ardern attracts the media spotlight in the US
Jacinda Ardern - and her family - attracted plenty of attention at the UN in New York this week. She was even cast as the antidote to Trumpism by some. But did the media mistake exposure and…
AudioKavanaugh case sparks global social media #whyididntreport response
President Trump questioned why his Supreme Court nominee’s accusers didn’t report alleged assaults when they happened back in the 1980s. News media and social media helped him out with that one. Audio
Kavanaugh case sparks global social media #whyididntreport response
President Trump questioned why his Supreme Court nominee’s accusers didn’t report alleged assaults when they happened back in the 1980s. News media and social media helped him out with that one.
AudioUniversity takes a hit on 'bong-gate'
Other universities had much more serious issues in the news to cope with this week, but the over-reaching of Otago University's 'campus cop' spawned lots of heavy headlines too - and plenty of puns. Audio
University takes a hit on 'bong-gate'
Other universities had much more serious issues in the news to cope with this week, but the over-reaching of Otago University's 'campus cop' spawned lots of heavy headlines too - and plenty of puns.
AudioMediawatch for 30 September 2018
Jacindamania goes global; historic sex case headlines spark social media pushback; news media merger bid nears the end of the road; university takes a hit on 'bong-gate'. Audio
Listener feedback for 29 September 2018
Kim Hill reads emails and text messages from listeners to the Saturday Morning programme. Audio
PM, Labour staff implicated in Derek Handley saga - National
National says things are getting ever-murkier with the latest release of all of the Government documents and communications regarding the Chief Technology Officer position. Deputy leader Paula Bennett… Video, Audio
Investigation launched into Meka Whaitiri report leak
There's now a second leak investigation underway at Parliament, after the draft report into former minister Meka Whaitiri ended up being provided to media weeks before the final report was due to be… Video, Audio
Jacinda Ardern cracks jokes on Stephen Colbert's show
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern was a hit with the audience when she appeared on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, joking about making him a citizen of Hobbiton and discussing her handshake strategy… Video, Audio
ABC chairman Justin Milne resigns
ABC chairman Justin Milne has announced he will resign in the second high-profile departure from the Australian national broadcaster this week.
Comedy Pilots and New Blood
Tamar Munch reviews this week's series of comedy pilots being aired on TV3. The five shows are by established performers and TV3 is inviting the audience to pick the one they like the look of… Audio
Mediawatch Midweek: 26 September 2018
Mediawatch Midweek is a weekly catch-up between Mediawatch and Lately's Karyn Hay. This week: 1080 blow-back, avocado aggro taken seriously - and not; "Harry Potter's lonely uncle" on the future of… Video, Audio
Mediawatch Midweek: 26 September 2018
Mediawatch Midweek is a weekly catch-up between Mediawatch and Lately's Karyn Hay. This week: 1080 blow-back, avocado aggro taken seriously - and not; "Harry Potter's lonely uncle" on the future of…
Video, AudioStuff-NZME merger: Court rules 'detriments outweigh benefits'
A merger of media companies Stuff and NZME could have led to fewer journalists, reduced quality and fewer voices in the news, says the Court of Appeal.
Ngā Taonga: History of sled dogs in Antarctica
Dogs in Antarctica - Tales from the Pack is the name of a new exhibition at Canterbury Museum. Sarah Johnston delves into the sound archives to see what recordings we have about these heroic canines.
…Media mega-merger reaches the end of the road
Mediawatch: The bid to combine New Zealand's two biggest publishers of news is all but over. Colin Peacock looks at why and what comes next. Audio
Māori TV head of news resigns after restructure plans
The head of News and Current Affairs at Māori Television has resigned, but the network says it has nothing to do with the proposed restructure.
NZME-Stuff merger denied & Merv Smith's legacy
The Court of Appeal has turned down the proposed merger between media companies NZME and Stuff, and Media Commentator, Gavin Ellis pays tribute to broadcasting legend Merv Smith who has just passed… Audio
