Media
Media commentator Gavin Ellis
Maori Television seems a little uncomfortable in revealing one of its presenters was "100 per cent Maori" but should the network have raised the spectre of blood quantum in the first place? Gavin… Audio
Fate of the Furious speeds past Star Wars
The Fast and Furious may be into its eighth installment, but it's just broken an opening weekend record - earning US$532 million over Easter. Video, Audio
The Pantograph Punch: Dead Air
RNZ broadcasters John Campbell, Carol Hirschfeld, Wallace Chapman and Noelle McCarthy share in front of an audience stories about the moments that have left them speechless, for better and for worse.
…Remembering those old TV and radio ads
We're back at Nga Toanga Sound and Vision with the second part on our feature about bringing old commercials back into the limelight. On its new Sellebration online webpage, there are around 300 New… Audio
One stop shop for the nation’s local news
The business of publishing papers has never been tougher, but dozens of independently-owned ones still doggedly cover local news all over the country. Now their stories can be found on a new website… Audio
One stop shop for the nation’s local news
The business of publishing papers has never been tougher, but dozens of independently-owned ones still doggedly cover local news all over the country. Now their stories can be found on a new website…
AudioSBW vs BNZ: conscientious objector riles the critics
The Sonny Bill Williams ‘collar-gate’ controversy had all the ingredients for the media: rugby, a celebrity, big brands and big money - all overlaid with a religious culture clash. But was really a… Audio
SBW vs BNZ: conscientious objector riles the critics
The Sonny Bill Williams ‘collar-gate’ controversy had all the ingredients for the media: rugby, a celebrity, big brands and big money - all overlaid with a religious culture clash. But was really a…
AudioMediawatch for 16 April 2017
SBW's conscientious objection riles critics; a new one-stop-shop for local news online; how John Clarke took the mickey out of the media. Audio
John Clarke: mocking the media
John Clarke lampooned politicians and the powerful in New Zealand and Australia, but he also skewered the media from time to time too with his subtle style of satire. Mediawatch looks at that - and… Video, Audio
John Clarke: mocking the media
John Clarke lampooned politicians and the powerful in New Zealand and Australia, but he also skewered the media from time to time too with his subtle style of satire. Mediawatch looks at that - and…
Video, AudioGoing viral: is a good meme like the flu?
The idea that a piece of content has 'gone viral' has become a badge of honour for its creators. But can you really catch a good meme like you catch a cold? Derek Thompson looks at online popularity.
…Podcast critic, Katy Atkin
This afternoon Katy looks at the latest podcast from Serial Productions and the This American Life editorial team. This groundbreaking podcast was downloaded more than 19 million times within the… Audio
TV Review - Tamar Munch
Tamar Munch has been watching US stand-up comedian Dave Chappelle's return to the screen with a pair of fresh one-hour comedy specials. Also docudrama American Playboy, currently streaming on Amazon… Audio
Petition calls for inquiry into pornography harm
All major parties in Parliament were on hand today to receive a petition calling for a investigation into the health and societal harms of pornography.
Streaming services need better classifications - Censor's office
The Chief Censor's Office is calling for clearer classification of content featuring sexual violence on streaming services such as Lightbox and Netflix.
"Parents don't really know"
Deputy Chief Censor Jared Mullen on a new report highlighting the need for clearer classification on content featuring sexual violence on streaming services like Lightbox and Netflix. Audio
Media commentator Gavin Ellis
Kathryn Ryan talks to Gavin Ellis about how John Clarke's untimely death is a lost to not only television, but a host of cultural forums. Gavin also looks at the long form interview in RNZ's the 9th… Audio
New Zealand comedian also Australian icon
Australian correspondent Phil Kafcaloudes remembers John Clarke who moved to Melbourne in 1977. Audio
Fans from the PM down remember John Clarke's magic
Fans from the Prime Minister Bill English down have been remembering John Clarke and his alter-ego Fred Dagg. Asked if he had modelled his accent on Fred Dagg's, the prime minister good humouredly… Audio