Media
Television Critic: Linda Burgess
Linda discusses two quite different TV Documentaries: "Under the Bridge" the one that the NZ Herald made about Pakuranga High, and "Elizabeth at 90," the one that Prince Charles 'made' about his… Audio
Radio Active melting down
Wellington’s stalwart alternative radio station, Radio Active, faces closure and could be off air by next month. Audio
Weekday Classics - World Radio Day
To mark World Radio Day, former RNZ presenter and music lover Chris Whitta co-presents the 11-12 hour of Weekday Classics with Clarissa Dunn. Chris talks about his love of radio and shares some… Audio
Saturday Night Live: 'single most vital' show on TV
Time Magazine says the American late night television programme Saturday Night Live is the 'single most vital' show on TV. Bill Carter was the New York Times TV reporter for 25 years and has written… Audio
More than just the media vs the marae
Pundits have predicted the media shut-out at Te Tii marae - and politicians pulling out - might mean the end of Waitangi Day as we know it. But will the media simply follow the leader next year? Audio
More than just the media vs the marae
Pundits have predicted the media shut-out at Te Tii marae - and politicians pulling out - might mean the end of Waitangi Day as we know it. But will the media simply follow the leader next year?
AudioPolitical play to get state out of broadcasting
Minor political parties’ policies on broadcasting rarely make headlines, but newcomer Gareth Morgan got the media’s attention this week with his proposal to get rid of state-owned broadcasters. Audio
Political play to get state out of broadcasting
Minor political parties’ policies on broadcasting rarely make headlines, but newcomer Gareth Morgan got the media’s attention this week with his proposal to get rid of state-owned broadcasters.
AudioDiscount doco breaks ground online
NZ On Air funding is now available for online outlets to make documentaries. Jeremy Rose looks at the first major documentary paid for with the public purse. Video, Audio
Discount doco breaks ground online
NZ On Air funding is now available for online outlets to make documentaries. Jeremy Rose looks at the first major documentary paid for with the public purse.
Video, AudioStar presenter's flying visit for fawning fans
The media rolled out the red carpet for idiosyncratic CNN business presenter Richard Quest during a flying visit this week. No-one would have been more pleased than the airline which flew him here… Audio
Star presenter's flying visit for fawning fans
The media rolled out the red carpet for idiosyncratic CNN business presenter Richard Quest during a flying visit this week. No-one would have been more pleased than the airline which flew him here…
AudioMediawatch for 12 February 2017
Waitangi: more than just 'media vs marae; political play to get state out of broadcasting; Discount doco breaks ground online; Star presenter's flying visit and fawning fans. Audio
Tech news: Snapchat IPO and 5G mobile
Wikipedia bans the Daily Mail as a reliable source, Snapchat gets ready to go public, plus the next generation of mobile telephony – 5G is just around the corner. Audio
Listener Feedback for 11 February 2017
Kim Hill reads emails and text messages from listeners to the Saturday Morning programme of 11 February 2017. Audio
Emma Beals: a culture of safety in warzones
NZ journalist Emma Beales has won this year’s James W Foley Freedom Award for her work. Since 2012 has covered the civil war in Syria. Audio
Matt Nippert: uncovering a billionaire's bolthole
Kim Hill asks journalist Matt Nippert how and why US billionaire Peter Thiel gained both New Zealand citizenship and millions of dollars profit from a taxpayer-funded scheme. Audio
A tour of Auckland's controversial state house artwork
A controversial Auckland artwork, which resembles a state house and cost $1.5 million, will be unveiled to the public for the first time this weekend. Tom Furley reports. Video, Audio
Masterpieces: Finlay MacDonald on The Listener
Writer and publisher Finlay MacDonald shares his love of The Listener. Audio
Viewing with Tamar Munch
Tamar Munch has been watching Taboo about a 19th Century adventurer seeking vengeance for his father's death, UK series Fleabag, and documentary Beware the Slenderman. Audio
