Media
Mixed messages after atrocity in Manchester
The media struggled with the contrasting moods of horror, anger and sorrow in the wake of this week's suicide attack in Manchester. Some commentators aired extreme views at a time when calm was being…
AudioAward-winning editor’s fake news fears
No editor had a better night at last weekend’s Canon Media Awards than Miriyana Alexander. Her Weekend Herald won ‘Newspaper of the Year’ and she won a fellowship in the UK to study so-called ‘fake… Audio
Award-winning editor’s fake news fears
No editor had a better night at last weekend’s Canon Media Awards than Miriyana Alexander. Her Weekend Herald won ‘Newspaper of the Year’ and she won a fellowship in the UK to study so-called ‘fake…
AudioDonald Trumps trade for English abroad
A big media contingent followed Bill English on his trip to Tokyo where kickstarting a US-free TPP was the top priority. But some political reporters pressed him for opinions on what was going on in… Audio
Donald Trumps trade for English abroad
A big media contingent followed Bill English on his trip to Tokyo where kickstarting a US-free TPP was the top priority. But some political reporters pressed him for opinions on what was going on in…
AudioMedia merger moves to court
Why are media companies Fairfax Media and NZME challenging their merger knockback in court?
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Media merger moves to court
Why are media companies Fairfax Media and NZME challenging their merger knockback in court?
AudioFairfax, NZME to appeal blocked merger
Media companies Fairfax and NZME are appealing against the Commerce Commission's decision to turn down their merger.
Happy 25th birthday Shortland Street
Two of New Zealand's favourite things - John Campbell and Shortland Street. One slightly older than the other. Happy 25th birthday Shortland Street! Video, Audio
Shortland Street cast describe life in NZ's favourite soap
Shortland Street turns 25 today after more than 6200 episodes. The hospital based soap opera has employed more writers, actors, and production crew than anyone can remember. John Campbell talks to… Video, Audio
NZ immunologist likens anti-vaccination movement to terrorism
Dr John Fraser, the Dean of Auckland University's Faculty of Medical & Health Sciences, has likened the anti-vaccination movement to terrorism. Audio
RNZ gets extra $11m over four years in Budget
RNZ has received a funding boost following a nearly decade-long funding freeze. The state funded broadcaster will receive an additional $11.4m over the next four years. Audio
TV Review: Lara Strongman
Lara Strongman has been watching My Party Song on Maori TV, and All Change at Longleat on Prime. Audio
3 months waiting for blacked-out child abuse report
In February RNZ reported on the death of a Southland toddler who was sent back into a violent P-using household by Child Youth and Family in late 2015. CYF is now called Te Oranga Tamariki, the… Audio
Lance O'Sullivan lashes out at anti-vaccination film
Kaitaia doctor Lance O'Sullivan has launched a passionate attack on the controversial film Vaxxed - from Cover-Up to Catastrophe. He told John Campbell why he publicly attacked the film. Video, Audio
Sound Archives: Radio Ads from the swinging 60's
Today in our visit to the sound archives Sarah Johnston from Nga Taonga Sound & vision plyas us some radio ads from the 'swinging 60s'. Audio
Gangnam Style's Psy vows he's not a one hit wonder
Psy, who holds the record for the world's most watched YouTube video, says he can repeat the feat with his new album. Video, Audio
Media commentator Gavin Ellis
Kathryn talks to Gavin Ellis about The Guardian's investigation into Facebook's leaked internal manuals. It gives an unprecedented insight into the blueprints Facebook has used to moderate issues such… Audio
Media hype doesn't win ratings for The Bachelor
Reviewer Sarah McMullan analyzes the extensive media coverage of The Bachelor. Audio
Television Critic - Phil Wallington
Television critic, Phil Wallington, talks about Back Benches celebrating 10 years and Shortland Street celebrating 25 years of production. Audio