Media
NZ's news coverage shrinks as agency shuts down
The closure of Australian-owned New Zealand Newswire means there will no longer be an independent news agency gathering national news in this country. Mediawatch asks editor-in-chief Tony Gillies why…
AudioLegal commentator Ursula Cheer
Media lawyer Ursula Cheer revisits rulings over racist cartoons and freedom of expression. Audio
Life mottos and living luxuriously
Eric Trump has revealed a new Trump magazine, despite the failure of many other Trump magazines in the past. The motto of the magazine is "Live Luxury, Never Settle". Audio
Do presenters need to be neutral?
Seven Sharp presenter Jeremy Wells is still a spokesperson for Meridian Energy while other TV presenters have recently published opinion pieces in other media about the news of the day. Audio
Media commentator Gavin Ellis
Gavin Ellis joins Kathryn to talk about Seven Sharp's new presenter, Jeremy Wells, who has yet to find his comfort zone. Could Hilary Barry fly the show solo? Also did NBR make the right decision in… Audio
Disparaging cartoons of Polynesians 'not illegal' - High Court
The Labour MP Louisa Wall has failed to have cartoons depicting Polynesian families in a disparaging light declared illegal. She took the case to the High Court after also failing before the Human… Audio
Dateline Pacific morning edition for 13 February 2018
While Gita has now slammed into Tonga, and Fiji's southern islands are next, the clean-up is underway in the Samoas; The University of the South Pacific celebrates 50 years of tertiary education in… Audio
Bob Jones' column
Sir Bob Jones is underfire yet again for a column he wrote about Waitangi Day. He says the piece was satirical and fellow controversial columnist Mike Hosking has backed him. Audio
Fiji journos questioned over airport workers lockout article
The police in Fiji have taken Islands Business journalists and a director of the publication in for questioning over an article it published on Friday. Audio
Life online: How big is your digital footprint?
First Person - Within minutes, a private investigator knew where Emma Hatton lives, her partner's name and occupation, and information about her children.
Television Critic Melenie Parkes
Melenie Parkes has been watching: The Marvellous Mrs Maisel (Amazon) History Of Comedy (TVNZ 1 and TVNZ 1 On Demand) Comedians In Cars Getting Coffee (Netflix) Audio
National MP stops communicating with youth on Snapchat
National MP Chris Bishop has stopped communicating directly with young people on the social media site Snapchat after concerns were raised about him doing so.
Sunday Morning feedback 11 February
Listeners' feedback about the show from Sunday Morning with Wallace Chapman. Audio
Increasing the peace at Waitangi
The media described Waitangi as peaceful place on our national day this year, in contrast to years gone by in which reports were heavy on conflict. How did they get to grips with the change in… Audio
Increasing the peace at Waitangi
The media described Waitangi as peaceful place on our national day this year, in contrast to years gone by in which reports were heavy on conflict. How did they get to grips with the change in…
AudioTunnel vision on bridge to nowhere
No-one has seriously proposed a Cook Strait bridge or tunnel for more than a century - and no expert says one is feasible now. So why was it suddenly front page news this week? Video, Audio
Is sports journalism on the ropes?
"To say I'm worried about the future of sports journalism is like Captain Smith saying he was worried about the wellbeing of the Titanic… after it struck the iceberg." A leading sports editor warns… Audio
Tunnel vision on bridge to nowhere
No-one has seriously proposed a Cook Strait bridge or tunnel for more than a century - and no expert says one is feasible now. So why was it suddenly front page news this week?
Video, AudioIs sports journalism on the ropes?
"To say I'm worried about the future of sports journalism is like Captain Smith saying he was worried about the wellbeing of the Titanic… after it struck the iceberg." A leading sports editor warns…
AudioKapi Mana news to shut its local office
Former staff of the award winning local newspaper Kapi Mana news are alarmed at news it is shutting down its Porirua office. We speak to former Kapi Mana journalist Kris Dando. Audio