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Shooting the messenger hunting an MP gone MIA
A recording allegedly made in secret was the downfall of scandal-struck MP Todd Barclay, who has vanished from public view. Now another recording has rescued the reputation of a reporter accused of… Audio
Shooting the messenger hunting an MP gone MIA
A recording allegedly made in secret was the downfall of scandal-struck MP Todd Barclay, who has vanished from public view. Now another recording has rescued the reputation of a reporter accused of…
AudioThe Herald's bid to break the silence
The New Zealand Herald's current campaign on youth suicide is one of the most sustained and substantial media initiatives of recent times. Mediawatch asks the prime movers of 'Break the Silence' about… Audio
The Herald's bid to break the silence
The New Zealand Herald's current campaign on youth suicide is one of the most sustained and substantial media initiatives of recent times. Mediawatch asks the prime movers of 'Break the Silence' about…
AudioCovert coverage of a convention
Is it okay for journalist to join a political party just to report on what it’s up to behind the scenes? Audio
Covert coverage of a convention
Is it okay for journalist to join a political party just to report on what it’s up to behind the scenes?
AudioMediawatch for 23 July 2017
Shooting the messenger hunting for the MP gone MIA; the Herald's big push to 'break the silence' surrounding suicide; an unconventional account from a convention Audio
Big bucks for BBC presenters
Top Gear and Radio 2 host Chris Evans is the BBCs highest-paid broadcaster. Audio
Lloyd Scott’s long and illustrious career
RNZ presenter Lloyd Scott is hanging up the headphones in August. He joins colleague Eva Radich to talk about his long and illustrious career in musicals, theatre productions, television, radio and… Audio
Banning sexist ads and keeping online pornography from children
Banning sexist ads and keeping online pornography from children by introducing credit card ID. We ask Katie Fitzpatrick of the University of Auckland if either of these ideas will work. Audio
Questions over BBC interviewer's questions
BBC presenter John Humphrys is underfire for asking tennis player Johanna Konta about her various national identities. Audio
Sound Archives - The Coral Route part 2
Another wintry blast is bearing down on the country, with snow and gale force winds predicted for later in the week. So, we are escaping back to the tropical South Pacific of the 1950s, with a visit… Audio, Gallery
Media commentator Gavin Ellis
Media matters with Gavin Ellis, including the Australian Government trying to relax media ownership laws and the multiple hurdles it is striking. Gavin Ellis is a media commentator and former editor… Audio
Pure deception?
The 100% Pure tourism campaign is again being criticised after using a picture of a woman drinking stright from a stream. Audio
Television Critic, Jane Bowron
Jane Bowron tells us about the new season of Game of Thrones, as well as the breakfast tv ratings battles and what's good on free to air. Audio
Game of Thrones, Dr Who and World Emoji Day
AUT's associate professor of Popular Media and Cultural History, Lorna Piatti-Farnell, talks Game of Thrones, Dr Who and World Emoji Day. Audio
Maori speaking doll to become a cartoon series
A new cartoon will see the Pipi Ma doll come to life for the first time on Maori Television this November. Audio
New Dr Who announced
After a succession of 12 white men, Jodie Whittaker has been named by the BBC as the 13th Doctor Who. Paul Scoones, the president of the New Zealand Doctor Who fan club, is thrilled. Audio
Saving our audiovisual treasures
Nga Taonga Sound and Vision preservation manager Louise McCrone and acting chief executive Sarah Davy talk about the work they do to collect, share and care for New Zealand's audiovisual treasures -… Audio
