Media
What became of the hopes and dreams of four Kiwi teenagers?
15 years ago Jessie Casson found four local teenagers, photographed them, and asked them about their hopes and dreams. 15 years later, she's re-visited all her subjects for a new documentary, What… Video, Audio
The limits placed on journalists covering Nauru summit
TVNZ journalist Barbara Dreaver has been released after being detained by police on Nauru while covering the Pacific Islands Forum summit. Audio
Nauru government defends treatment of NZ journalist
NZ journalist not detained but voluntarily accompanied police according to Nauru government
NZ reporter released after being detained in Nauru
TVNZ reporter Barbara Dreaver has been released after she was detained by authorities while covering the Pacific Island Forum in Nauru. Video
Erosion of sports journalism
Media commentator Gavin Ellis takes a look at the latest lay-offs of sports reporters, four positions at the NZ Herald. Also, the Joint Innovation Fund announced by RNZ and NZOA could be a rescue… Audio
Mediawatch: Coverage of Greg Boyed's death raises questions for media
Analysis - Media have been warned that intense coverage of suicide can be counter-productive and restraint is required. How did they respond when one of their own was involved? Audio
Reaching out or over-reaching?
The death of TV broadcaster Greg Boyed last week sparked a flood of tributes in the media and many anguished articles on the scourge of suicide and depression. The media have been warned that intense… Audio
Reaching out or over-reaching?
The death of TV broadcaster Greg Boyed last week sparked a flood of tributes in the media and many anguished articles on the scourge of suicide and depression. The media have been warned that intense…
AudioMediawatch for 2 September 2018
Coverage of the death of Greg Boyed; political leaks and the big picture; All Blacks ballsy bid for the public purse. Audio
Not all leakers are Winners
Reality Winner - an NSA whistle-blower - was sentenced to five years in prison in the USA last week. Closer to home the hunt for the "Limogate" leaker remained in the headlines, and National Party… Audio
Not all leakers are Winners
Reality Winner - an NSA whistle-blower - was sentenced to five years in prison in the USA last week. Closer to home the hunt for the "Limogate" leaker remained in the headlines, and National Party…
AudioSteve Hansen's ballsy bid to fund the All Blacks with public cash divides the media
Many in the media got behind Steve Hansen’s ballsy bid for funding from public purse for the All Blacks. But they overestimate the power of the rugby-based brand and the possible down sides. Audio
Steve Hansen's ballsy bid to fund the All Blacks with public cash divides the media
Many in the media got behind Steve Hansen’s ballsy bid for funding from public purse for the All Blacks. But they overestimate the power of the rugby-based brand and the possible down sides.
AudioDissecting comedy classics: Rule of Three
'Rule of Three' dissects comedy classics. Two switched-on comedy writers, Joel Morris and Jason Hazeley, get a guest to come in and nominate something that really makes them laugh: the episode we're… Audio
New Shows: Uncharted with Sam Neill and Alibi
Tamar Munch reviews two new local shows: Alibi on TVNZ on demand which uses innovative narrative techniques to tell the story of a rural New Zealand community where a 17-year-old girl has been… Audio
Lately for 29 August 2018
Burger King has been banned from employing migrant workers for a year, the National Secretary of the Unite Union, Gerard Hehir joins Lately and Mediawatch midweek with Colin Peacock this week ... Audio
The Samoa Observer comes a long way after 40 years
The founder of the Samoa Observer says the paper has been through a lot over its 40 years of being published. Audio
An opinion on the Broadcasting Minister's future
Gavin Ellis says for the sake of the industry, broadcasting minister Clare Curran should resign that portfolio. And, why do media companies bury bad news when it's about themselves? Gavin Ellis is a… Audio
Alas, Griff Rhys Jones
Dangling from a skyscraper washing windows in New York City is just another day at the office for British comedian and travel show host Griff Rhys Jones. He shares his insights into the value of… Audio