Media
Comcom shoots down mega media merger
The Commerce Commission has shot down the proposed merger between the country's two main newspaper groups -- Fairfax and NZME. Audio
NZME reacts to merger thumbs down
NZME's CEO Michael Boggs talks to Kathryn Ryan about the impact of the Commerce Commission's decision to decline its proposed merger with Fairfax. Audio
Fairfax/NZME merger declined
Nine to Noon media commentator, former editor of the New Zealand Herald, Gavin Ellis discusses the Commerce Commission's decision to decline the proposed merger of the country's two biggest media… Audio
NZME Fairfax merger could head to court
The Commerce Commission has declined the merger between the media companies, Fairfax and NZME. Mediawatch's Colin Peacock says it is possible the issue may head to court, with media companies arguing… Audio
Hollywood has narrowly averted another screenwriters' strike
Hollywood has narrowly averted another potentially crippling screenwriters' strike. But our correspondent Brad Pomerance in Los Angeles says there's still a lot of tension "I would guess that we won't… Audio
Commerce Commission to release Fairfax/NZME decision
The Commerce Commission is about to give its final decision on whether the merger between Fairfax and NZME can go ahead. It gave the merger an initial thumbs down last November, saying it would result… Audio
'Rather than try to sell them ads, shouldn't you try to help them?'
Young New Zealanders have become subjects in Facebook research on advertising to people feeling stressed, worthless or insecure, a leaked memo appears to show. Audio
Competition watchdog kills media merger
The Commerce Commission has declined a merger which would have created New Zealand’s biggest news media company. Mediawatch looks at the reasons behind the decision and what may happen next.
Competition watchdog kills media merger
The Commerce Commission has declined a merger which would have created New Zealand’s biggest news media company. Mediawatch looks at the reasons behind the decision and what may happen next.
AudioMedia commentator Gavin Ellis
Kathryn Ryan talks to Gavin Ellis about two regulatory decisions which appear to have moved the goalposts for media. One relates to the re-use of material from Facebook pages and the second, by… Audio
Mega media merger unlikely to get approval
A mega-merger to unite the country's two biggest media groups will likely get the thumbs down from regulators, says a competition law specialist.
Television Critic: Melenie Parkes
Melenie reviews Bob Dylan: Knockin' On Dave's Door (Sky Arts/You Tube), Genius (National Geographic, Mondays at 8.30pm) and Silicon Valley (SoHo, Thursdays at 9.30pm). Audio
Facebook cracks down on 'fake news' ahead of NZ election
Facebook is briefing political parties and media in New Zealand ahead of the election as part of its efforts to crack down on "fake news".
French media fight the spread of 'fake news'
French media organisations are working together on a fact-checking service to combat fake news during the country's turbulent election. Audio
Peaceful protest stirs ANZAC day dissent
One boy grabbed the media’s attention by confronting peaceful protesters on camera at an Anzac Day service in Wellington. But Bill English made no headlines when he gave voice to a prominent pacifist… Audio
Peaceful protest stirs ANZAC day dissent
One boy grabbed the media’s attention by confronting peaceful protesters on camera at an Anzac Day service in Wellington. But Bill English made no headlines when he gave voice to a prominent pacifist…
AudioWinston Peters aims a low blow at The Herald
Winston Peters accused The New Zealand Herald of peddling alternative facts on immigration and he questioned the ethics of two of its "immigrant journalists" this week. Did he have a leg to stand on?
…Winston Peters aims a low blow at The Herald
Winston Peters accused The New Zealand Herald of peddling alternative facts on immigration and he questioned the ethics of two of its "immigrant journalists" this week. Did he have a leg to stand on?
… AudioKids' papers: a fresh approach to journalism
It's often said that newspapers are dying off as rapidly as their ageing readers, but newspapers written by and for children are bucking that trend internationally. Audio
The French fake news fightback
Falsehoods flourished in the media during the Brexit vote in the UK and the election in the US last year. In France, the media are fighting fake news with facts together during a turbulent election… Audio
