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Will the Swiss pull the plug on public broadcasting?
While our government is promising to put more public money into public broadcasting, Switzerland is about to vote on whether to pull the plug on it altogther. Video, Audio
Will the Swiss pull the plug on public broadcasting?
While our government is promising to put more public money into public broadcasting, Switzerland is about to vote on whether to pull the plug on it altogther.
Video, AudioMediawatch for 4 March 2018
Soft-focus portraits of the PM; minister moves towards media funding fix; Swiss vote on paying for public broadcasting; will new voice tech take off here? Audio
The Emoji Movie sweeps four Razzie awards
The Emoji Movie has stomped home at the annual Razzie awards for worst achievements in film, along with Tom Cruise and Mel Gibson.
Bits+Bytes: Spotify goes public
Bits and Bytes with Peter Griffin helping you navigate the world of tech and analysing the latest news from the digital world. This week, Spotify goes public (well sort of!). But can it continue to… Audio
Listener response to Air NZ Antarctica video
Listener response to Air NZ Antarctica video shows there is still sensitivities about how Antarctica is portrayed after the Mt Erebus disaster. Audio
National raises questions about RNZ commentator
The National Party has raised an allegation of conflict of interest in Parliament relating to a commentator who appeared on RNZ show 'The Panel'.
Facebook is making some changes to your feed
Facebook has made some changes to your newsfeed. You may have already noticed this - you’ll be seeing more posts from family, friends and groups, and less from businesses, brands and media. Video
Viewing with Paul Casserly
TV and Film writer Paul Casserly reviews the pitch black historical comedy from Veep creator Armando Iannucci The Death Of Stalin, and Fred Armisen's comedy special Stand Up For Drummers on Netflix. Audio
Cheaper Sky rates 'not enough' to turn tide
Sky Television's halved its cheapest plans in a bid to lure back customers, but industry commentators say the move may not be enough. Audio
Sky rejigs its offerings - but what next?
Sky TV’s slashing of its prices was an inevitable response to cheaper digital entertainment options on the market. Can it keep and create customers in the online era when exclusive rights to the All…
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Sky rejigs its offerings - but what next?
Sky TV’s slashing of its prices was an inevitable response to cheaper digital entertainment options on the market. Can it keep and create customers in the online era when exclusive rights to the All…
AudioFifty years of Rolling Stone
Over the course of five decades, Rolling Stone has captured the rock n roll counterculture of the 1960s and made mainstream. Its co-founder and publisher, Jann Wenner, went from a 21-year-old Berkeley… Audio, Gallery
Air NZ's controversial new Antarctic safety video launched
Air New Zealand has launched its controversial new safety video, which has been filmed in Antarctica. Video
Sky TV offers cheaper packages as profit rises
Sky Television is offering cheaper basic packages for its customers, after a rise in profit due to cost-cutting.
TV reviewer Phil Wallington
Long time TV reviewer on this show, Phil Wallington is back with us today - to talk about that controversial 60 minutes interview with the Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern. Audio
Media commentator Gavin Ellis
Gavin Ellis joins Kathryn to talk about the upside of Stuff Media's mass sell-off or closure of titles, the lack of follow follow ups on big stories from main stream media and bouquets to Sharon… Audio
Ardern thrown but not offended by Australian interview
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says she wasn't concerned about an Australian journalist's questions, much of which focused on her pregnancy. Video
Australian reporter slammed for interview with NZ PM
60 Minutes reporter Charles Wooley has been criticised for his interview with New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, which has been labelled as sexist, sleazy and repugnant. Video, Audio
Is happy news really good news?
Let's all aim for warm fuzzies. It's good for business and gives us the feel good factor. A British University is handing out happy badges and some cute dogs to pat for students in exam mode. Audio
