Media

New Zealand's main awards for business journalism have been scrapped after most media withdrew because the sponsor vetoed an entry critical of a client. But the sponsor still refuses to address the… Audio

We go beyond gaming to explore how VR works, what it's being used for (from treating a fear of spiders, to training young doctors) and ask if it's yet making any compelling case to be in every home. Audio, Gallery

The latest research from the office of the chief censor shows teens are learning about sexual violence from media they are consuming on-line without parental knowledge or input. This is shaping their… Audio

Today's Bookmark Guest has many strings to his bow - he's been a graffiti artist, a tattooist, an illustrator, print-maker, graphic designer, painter, driver to the stars, rapper, radio DJ, TV… Audio, Gallery

50 years ago this October NZ’s infamous hour of binge-drinking – the ‘6 o’clock swill’ – finally came to an end when pub closing was moved from 6pm to 10pm. Listen to audio recordings from the period.

Mike Hosking hosting the TVNZ leaders' debate, and four of the most trusted news sources in the US are British. Gavin Ellis is a media commentator and former editor of the New Zealand Herald. He can… Audio

30 years ago the first episode of the TV series Gloss went to air. Peter Elliott, who played the scheming Rex Redfern, looks back on New Zealand's answer to Dynasty. Video, Audio

Aucklander, Rewa Walia, is using social media to create works of art. She's using symbols from social media, such as Twitter and Facebook, to create digital images. And they'll soon feature in one of… Audio, Gallery

References to Colin McCahon's paintings and the Rocky Horror Picture Show can be seen in an exhibition of work by a visiting Sydney artist - Nell - who is a bundle of contradictions. She is a Buddhist… Audio, Gallery

Elisabeth Moss has appeared in two of the most successful TV series of the past 15 years –​ West Wing and Mad Men. This year, she adds The Handmaid's Tale and the new series of Top of the Lake to the… Audio

The blame for Metiria Turei's downfall is being spread in many directions - including hers. But some are pointing the finger at the media and their appetite for winners, losers and scalps. Audio

While one political party leader was cast into the depths last week, the popularity of another one hit new heights. Mediawatch looks at the coverage of Labour’s new leader and asks two news bosses if… Audio

Mediawatch asks TVNZ's news boss why he's picked a person guaranteed to raise questions about balance and bias as the moderator for important election debates. Audio