Media
Midweek - more Trump v BBC, Tararua tavern tensions
Trump vs BBC escalates, Irish and Scottish footballers - and Ronaldo - make epic media moments, Emile's Irish podcast slapdown. Also - Tararua tavern tension, Mercep rocks out at Metallica for 1News. Audio
Gary Stevenson
Gary Stevenson went from selling cannabis in East London to becoming Citibank's most profitable trader in the world. But in 2011, he realized something his wealthy colleagues couldn't see: rising… Video, Audio
Podcast Critic: AI - how worried should we be really?
It feels like every day there is something new to be across when it comes to artificial intelligence and keeping across the hype and the fear is rather daunting. Fortunately like most things now… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 18 November 2025
The Government is slashing the Clean Vehicle Standard by more than 80 percent, saying it could make buying a car more affordable; Opposition leader, Chris Hipkins spoke to Morning Report; Stephanie… Audio
Television Critic: Actor Michelle Langstone shares her picks
Let's talk what to watch on the box now and who better to tell us what's good right now, than actor Michelle Langstone. Film Club (Three Now) Educators - Season Four (TVNZ) Audio
Disability advocate wants answers after Facebook page closure
A disability advocate is wanting answers over why his Facebook account has been suspended - joining a growing number of people shut out of social media accounts. Dr Rachel Faleatua spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Disability advocate’s Facebook page shut down
A disability advocate who relies on social media for his work has had his long-standing Facebook account shut down for unspecified reasons. Ruth Hill reports. Audio
BBC under pressure from outside - and within amid edit scandal
A single edit in a Panorama episode ended up at the epicentre of what some are now calling an existential crisis for the world's biggest broadcaster.
BBC under political pressure from outside - and within
One edit in one episode ended up at the epicentre of major crisis for the world's biggest public broadcaster. Trump might take the BBC to the cleaners over it while media rivals crank up the damage to… Audio
BBC under political pressure from outside - and within
One edit in one episode ended up at the epicentre of major crisis for the world's biggest public broadcaster. Trump might take the BBC to the cleaners over it while media rivals crank up the damage to… Audio
Can you really talk to the dead using AI?
We tried out 'deathbots' so you don't have to.
Corey Baker: Dancing with the celebrities
Corey Baker's career has taken him from Hornby to Hollywood. The choreographer and filmmaker has worked with Lady Gaga, Tim Burton and Dua Lipa, among others. Video, Audio
Hamish McKenzie: The impact of independent journalism
Otago-born Hamish McKenzie co-founded subscription publishing start-up Substack and is its Chief Writing Officer. Audio
Trust the real casualty in the latest BBC scandal
Editing scandal at BBC sparks 'existential crisis' for public-service broadcaster and puts the spotlight on trust in journalism.
The BBC edit heard around the world
Editing scandal at BBC sparks 'existential crisis' for public-service broadcaster and puts the spotlight on trust in journalism. Audio
Midweek - Shocker coppers, BBC bloodbath, Te Pati Maori
Two top BBC bosses quit in wake of Trump editing scandal, Police top brass blasted by damning IPCA report, Te Pati Maori meltdown prompts more media criticism. Audio
Fallout following resignation of top BBC staff
The BBC's outgoing secretary-general Tim Davie, has told staff members the organisation has made mistakes, but needs to fight for its journalism. Correspondent Stuart Smith spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss… Audio
Trump threatens to sue BBC for $1 billion
The broadcaster has apologised, and its boss has resigned, over an edit of a Trump speech, saying it was "misleading".
'The Convert' star Tioreore Ngatai-Melbourne tributes Lee Tamahori
Today we acknowledge the death of Lee Tamahori, Ngati Porou, the pioneering Kiwi filmmaker behind 'Once Were Warriors' and 'Mahana'. Jesse speaks to actress Tioreore Ngatai-Melbourne, the star of his… Audio
TV Critic: 'The Twelve' and 'The Diplomat'
Let's talk about what's good to watch on the small screen. Claire Chitham tells Jesse about the new seasons of The Diplomat and The Twelve. Audio
