Media

Gavin Ellis discusses a newspaper letter writer's point about 'The right to listen…or not' as a defence against offensive speech. Is the right not to look or listen the best antidote? Or should media… Audio

Twice in two weeks high profile political speaking engagements have been scrubbed, sparking overlapping debates about free speech, hate speech, censorship and safety. As future free speech flashpoints… Video, Audio

Judith Collins has been condemned for endorsing fake news about France concerning the abuse of children. Critics claim it’s the first time a local MP has knowingly spread a story online that's made… Audio

It was widely reported that a heatwave in Europe was caused by a hot air plume from Africa. But the North African heatwave that preceded the European one barely rated a mention - despite resulting in… Audio

This week Linda Burgess' funny and insightful column in The Spinoff caught Noelle's eye. In it, Burgess describes her experience as a WAG in the 1970s when her husband, Bob Burgess, was an All Black… Audio

The antics of a bouncing South Island sheep have captured worldwide attention after his owner posted a video of the woolly jumper trampolining. Video, Audio

In today's visit to the sound archives of Ngā Taonga Sound & Vision with Sarah Johnston, we will hear sound recordings about how and when transgender lives appeared in the media in the past. Audio, Gallery

UK actor Navin Chowdry talks to Lynn Freeman about the new UKTV thriller, Next of Kin and breaking the mould of minority portrayals. Next of Kin centres on a British Pakistani family in London. The… Video, Audio

A listener writes in questioning what value "the news" brings to society, citing the lack of uplifting news. Do they have a point, and should the news media be looking to highlight the positive that… Audio

The Advertising Standards Authority's Complaints Board has found that a TV ad for the new caramelised white chocolate Toffee Pops biscuit from Griffins is not racist. Audio

Facebook and other major tech companies have blocked content from the controversial American website Infowars, for publishing "Fake News". Apple Inc, YouTube, and Spotify also took down podcasts and… Audio

National's leader Simon Bridges won't be disciplining one of his MPs for calling on the Prime Minister to denounce a story about child rape - even though it turned out to be fake. Judith Collins… Audio

American comedians and film directors have been deleting thousands of their old tweets says Slate magazine. Audio