Media
Media commentator Gavin Ellis
Investment funds eye up TV3 and Fairfax regional papers both here and in Australia; how has the sinking of the Wahine been remembered in 50th anniversary commemorations; NZME has advertised the… Audio
Television Critic Linda Burgess
Linda reviews Ricky Gervais Humanity, and Fallet, which is sort of a spoof on Nordic Noir - both on Netflix. Audio
Sunday Morning Feedback April 8
Wallace Chapman reads listeners' feedback from this morning's show. Audio
Transport plan sparks front page road rage
Labour's ten-year plan for transport had a lot in it for the media to explain, but coverage focused on political claims and counter-claims about tax, and complaints about pain at the pump over the… Audio
Latest episode of 'Curran events'
The fallout from Carol Hirschfeld's RNZ resignation and continuing pressure on the broadcasting minister Clare Curran were closely covered by the media again this week. Where are we now in the saga… Video, Audio
Latest episode of 'Curran events'
The fallout from Carol Hirschfeld's RNZ resignation and continuing pressure on the broadcasting minister Clare Curran were closely covered by the media again this week. Where are we now in the saga…
Video, AudioTransport plan sparks front page road rage
Labour's ten-year plan for transport had a lot in it for the media to explain, but coverage focused on political claims and counter-claims about tax, and complaints about pain at the pump over the…
AudioTVNZ gets back in the Games
TVNZ gave away the Commonwealth Games in 2010 and Sky TV was the only game in town again four years later. Mediawatch asks why TVNZ has decided to go for gold with the Games again this year and if… Audio
TVNZ gets back in the Games
TVNZ gave away the Commonwealth Games in 2010 and Sky TV was the only game in town again four years later. Mediawatch asks why TVNZ has decided to go for gold with the Games again this year and if…
AudioMediwatch for 8 April 2018
Transport plan sparks road rage of the front page - and on air; TVNZ gets back in the Games; the latest episode of 'Curran affairs' Audio
Press Council doesn't uphold complaint against Bob Jones column
The Press Council has not upheld a complaint against a column by Sir Bob Jones calling for a 'Maori Gratitude Day'. Audio
Sir Bob Jones column complaint not upheld by Press Council
The Press Council has not upheld a complaint against a column by Sir Bob Jones calling for a 'Māori Gratitude Day', despite calling it "mean, malicious and infantile".
Carol Hirschfeld's resignation under spotlight in select committee
RNZ has been asked to hand over all communications between the former news boss and the minister, as well as a voice mail the minister left on the phone of its chair, Richard Griffin. Video, Audio
From Survivor to Ghana
You may know the name Avi Duckor-Jones if you're a reality TV fan. He's the winner of Survivor New Zealand, and the son of one of our most prominent authors, Lloyd Jones. Audio
Viewing with Paul Casserly
TV and Film writer Paul Casserly has been watching Humanity, the controversial new Ricky Gervais stand-up on Netflix; the Commonwealth Games opening ceremony; and The Defiant Ones. Audio
Bret McKenzie: a symphonic homage to Jim Henson's creations
Bret McKenzie won an Oscar in 2012 for posing the question: 'Am I a man or am I a muppet?’ Now he is playing a big part in the upcoming Jim Henson Retrospectacle in Wellington. Video, Audio
YouTube shooting: Female suspect 'hated' the company
The suspect in a gun attack at YouTube's HQ in California had expressed anger over its treatment of her video postings, media reports say.
Dancing with the politicians
What advice can former Dancing With The Stars constestant, Michael Laws give David Seymour? Audio
Sound archives: The sinking of the “Wahine”
Next Tuesday, the 10th of April will be the 50th anniversary of New Zealand's worst modern maritime disaster, the sinking of the inter-island ferry 'Wahine' in Wellington Harbour in 1968, with the… Audio, Gallery
Active gunman at Youtube's California headquarters
Police are responding to reports of a gunman on the loose at the headquarters of YouTube in San Bruno in California. Witnesses in the area said they saw dozens of firefighters and police officers… Audio
