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The individualisation of a collective victory
An historic $2 billion pay equity deal dominated the headlines this week but did the media's focus on the part played by one feisty individual obscure the collective efforts of unions and their…
AudioBacking up facts with data in Indonesia
Indonesian publication Tempo has a long history of speaking truth to power even in the days of authoritarian rule there. Executive editor Wahyu Dhyatmika tells Mediawatch how deploys data to document…
Netflix show prompts parents to discuss suicide prevention
Parents, teachers and social workers have met to seek advice on how to deal with the topic of suicide following the release of controversial Netflix show 13 Reasons Why.
Parents talk about suicide prevention following Netflix show
Parents and community members gathered in Glen Eden last night to discuss suicide risk and how to talk to children about such a sensitive subject. It comes in the wake of a controversial Netflix… Audio
FOX News' star Bill O'Reilly sacked over sexual harassment allegations
His programme pulled in over $100 million in advertising revenue each year, but FOX News has dumped him after advertisers began pulling out. Video, Audio
Streaming TV and what our kids see
Teenager Ollie Galvin talks about the controversial programme 13 Reasons Why. Audio
TV Review
Tamar Munch reviews Netflix comedy 'Chewing Gum' and the 6th season of 'Veep'. Audio
Censor's office to classify controversial Netflix show
Netflix was able to circumvent the censorship office to air controversial show 13 Reasons Why, the deputy chief censor says. Audio
Fox dumps Bill O'Reilly after 'extensive review'
Outspoken US presenter Bill O'Reilly has been dropped from Fox News over sexual harassment claims, the company says.
Fox News dumps Bill O'Reilly after advertiser walkout
Fox News star presenter Bill O'Reilly has been sacked after a swirl of sexual harassment accusations sparked a walkout by advertisers. Brian Steinberg from Variety tells us it "became an untenable… Audio
Censor calls for law change over Netflix's 13 Reasons Why
The censor's office says it wants a law change so shows like Netflix's 13 Reasons, about a suicidal teenager, can't be streamed here without a classification. Audio
My close shave with fake news
First Person: Figuring out whether a news story is too good to be true can be difficult, even for seasoned journalists, writes RNZ Deputy Foreign Editor Liz Brown.
Teen suicide show reveals 'gap in the law' - censor
A show depicting teen suicide shows why a law change is needed to deal with streaming services such as Netflix, the Deputy Chief Censor says. Audio
Critics say new Netflix series glamourises suicide
13 Reason Why, a Netflix series focussing on a teenager's suicide, is being criticised for allegedly glorifying suicide. Audio
Wicked Campers boss gives the finger to the ASA
Queenstown campground manager Duncan Ridd talks about what he's like to see happen to Wicked Campers. Audio
Teen suicide series 'resonating with young people'
A popular new Netflix series about teen suicide should spark parents to talk about the problem with their children, a high school teacher says. Audio
Sound Archives: Commercials from the 1940's
Too many apples, but not enough rubber or potatoes. Supply and demand problems caused by World War II feature in Sarah Johnston's look at historic radio ads from the 1940s, part of Sellebration - an… Audio, Gallery
Suicide, Rape and 13 Reasons Why
A new Netflix show about teen suicide has been labelled as 'irresponsible, unsafe and unethical' by The Mental Health Foundation. Audio
Suicide a real issue: "There are things we need to be talking about"
Paul Stevens, a teacher at Albany Senior High School watched the Netflix series '13 Reasons Why' and doesn't think it is a "series without hope". He says suicide and consent are real issues in New… Audio
Mental Health Foundation warns of harmful Netflix series
"I think it's a very irresponsible programme... and really unsafe for young people watching it". The Mental Health Foundation's chief executive, Shaun Robinson, says the Netflix series "13 Reasons… Audio
