Media

TVNZ has removed a documentary that claims Celts settled New Zealand thousands of years before the arrival of Māori from its on demand service following a query from RNZ's Mediawatch programme.  Audio

Newshub’s early reveal of Simon Bridges’ big bill for travel created a political drama for the media this week. But the handling of the leaked info also sparked criticism from some pundits and others… Audio

Last weekend’s Act Party conference attracted plenty of media coverage but not many bums on seats. Meanwhile, pundits have pondered if the party has any future - and if the leader appearing on Dancing… Audio

Wellington iwi are blocking the oldest Maori radio station from getting funding, and the station is on the brink of closure. Documents leaked to RNZ show Te Atiawa and Ngati Toa are pushing for… Audio

For the first time in the history of the Māori King's koroneihana or coronation celebrations, media will be banned from the grounds of Tūrangawaewae Marae. Audio

Cornel West and Douglas Murray are debating each other in the Aotea Centre on Friday night, and we're also getting Nigel Farage and Jordan Peterson. Who are these people and what do they want with… Audio

Podcast fan Katy Atkin recommends two new podcasts, Wrong Skin from the Melbourne Age, and I, Survivor from Wondery. Audio

TV reviewer, Tamar Munch has been watching Robin Williams - Come Inside my Mind (on Sky and will be streaming on Neon) It's told largely through Williams' own words, and celebrating what he brought to… Audio

The telco Spark is hoovering up the rights to live sport, securing the English Premier League for next year, as well as the 2019 Rugby World Cup. Business and technology commentator Paul Spain joins… Audio