Media
Hamilton remains the press club hub
The Wintec Press Club was one of few forums for free and frank discussions between journalists and newsmakers. When Wintec pulled the plug recently it looked like the end of the of the story, but a… Audio
Hamilton remains the press club hub
The Wintec Press Club was one of few forums for free and frank discussions between journalists and newsmakers. When Wintec pulled the plug recently it looked like the end of the of the story, but a…
AudioMediawatch for 22 April 2018
Rugby World Cup coverage goes online; the man bankrolling the big journalism awards, Hamilton is the country's press club hub. Audio
Mediawatch for 22 April 2018
Rugby World Cup coverage goes online; the man bankrolling the big journalism awards, Hamilton is the country's press club hub.
AudioRoy Orbison in the flesh - nearly
Roy Orbison is on tour 30 years after his death. His In Dreams holgram show is receiving great reviews. Who would you like to see via hologram? Audio
RT faces seven investigations over broadcasting in Britain
Britain's media regulator opened seven investigations into Russian news channel RT, saying it had found an increase in programmes which may have breached impartiality rules.
Journalists appointed to spy agency advisory group
The 11 member group will act as a 'sounding board' for the Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security Cheryl Gwyn, but the reporters won't be privy to classified information, or operational… Audio
'Would you like me to also be a different skin colour and male?' - Anika Moa hits back at tattoo criticism on Seven Sharp
It only took a week for the Anika-era of Seven Sharp to get its first true fiery moment, writes Alex Casey for the Spinoff.
Meet the Lost Boys of Taranaki
A group of teenage boys head into the bush on a youth crime prevention programme in the new documentary Lost Boys of Taranaki. The film gives a voice to young people the media talks about more than… Audio, Gallery
Media commentator Gavin Ellis
Will TVNZ and Spark make the Rugby World Cup more accessible than Sky and the excellent Commonwealth Games coverage. Veteran journalist Barry Soper is prevented from transiting through the US. Is it… Audio
Kendrick Lamar, Weinstein reporting win Pulitzers
California rapper Kendrick Lamar became the first rapper to win a Pulitzer, while the New Yorker and New York Times took honors for their reporting on Harvey Weinstein.
Rural communities worried about missing out on RWC
Spark and TVNZ have secured the rights to broadcast the Rugby World Cup, but only seven of the 40 matches will be on free-to-air TV - the rest will require a high-speed internet connection. Video, Audio
Television Critic Graeme Tuckett
Graeme talks about Deep State on TVNZ, Wild Wild Country on Netflix, and compares Top Gear and Grand Tour Audio
Streaming the Rugby World Cup
The Rugby World Cup 2019 broadcast rights have been sold to TVNZ and telecommunications giant Spark. The price of streaming all the games has not been revealed and TVNZ will play just seven games free… Audio
Spark, TVNZ secure Rugby World Cup, Women's, Sevens, U-20
Spark cannot guarantee it will be able to bring the Rugby World Cup to households with poor broadband coverage in New Zealand, but says it will work to solve that problem in the next 18 months. Audio
Eyes on the RWC prize
The Rugby World Cup in Japan next year will be screened here by TVNZ and telco Spark. For the first time, fans who want every game live will have to pay to watch it online. Is it a significant… Audio
Eyes on the RWC prize
The Rugby World Cup in Japan next year will be screened here by TVNZ and telco Spark. For the first time, fans who want every game live will have to pay to watch it online. Is it a significant…
AudioSpark, TVNZ to screen RWC2019, but free All Blacks games unconfirmed
The opening and closing matches of next year's Rugby World Cup in Japan will be among seven matches to screen on free-to-air television. Spark and TVNZ have confirmed they've won the rights to… Audio
Feedback from Sunday Morning 15 April
Wallace Chapman reads listeners' feedback from this morning's show. Audio
Taika's blurt makes media mad as f***
Taika Waititi has spoken out about racism in New Zealand previously without controversy. So have other entertainers. Why did our media suddenly seize on another recent passing comment of his - four… Audio
