Media
Media commentator Gavin Ellis
Gavin Ellis says Donald Trump took a calculated risk setting the attack dogs on the media on Day One of his presidency. He may be calculating that he can turn the public against the press before the… Audio
AP White House reporter discusses Trump's media relationship
Associated Press reporter Josh Lederman says he was stunned by Donald Trump's press secretary coming out swinging on day one. Audio
Trump White House vows 'tooth & nail' battle with the media
United States President Donal Trump and his officials are adamant that more people attended his inauguration than the media has stated, despite a wealth of photographic evidence showing otherwise. Audio
Television Critic, Alex Casey
Alex reviews her summer viewing including commentary on the Netflix documentary charting the rise of the women's movement in the 1960s. "She's Beautiful When She's Angry" features slivers from 60s… Audio
How to detect fake news
Many have been sucked in by fake news stories - sometimes with dire consequences. Here's how it can happen and how to make sure it doesn't happen to you.
Millions walk in worldwide women's marches
More than 4.5 million people are estimated to have taken part in women's marches around the world, with hundreds sharing their experiences on social media.
How To Be A Family: parenting around the world
Dan Kois and his family are moving around the world, three months at a time to write a book provisionally titled How To Be A Family. Dan has recently kicked off his world tour with New Zealand. Audio
Media: 2017 election year
2017 is an election year. Will it be a goldmine for our political journalists, or a big yawn? Did John Key's resignation late last year really stir things up? Will New Zealanders bother to vote or can… Audio
Regional Snapshot - Golden Bay
Almost a media magnate, Neil Wilson co-owns the Golden Bay Weekly. He also owns the Geraldine News - who The Weekend heard from a few weeks back with Jan Finlayson. But it is to Golden Bay we are… Audio
Food with Anne Else
Writer and gourmande Anne Else talks about seasonal eating, top tips and her food philosophy. Audio, Gallery
Regional Snapshot - Whanganui
For the last of The Weekend's North Island regional spotlights this season; we head to Whanganui to talk to Mark Dawson, editor at the Wanganui Chronicle. Audio
All spun out: spinoffs - the good, the bad and the blah
What makes a spinoff good, bad, or just blah? Can you build something new and glorious around a fan favourite character or will they lose what makes them special, if they take a starring role? Audio
Joint Jukebox - Karl Puschmann and Matt Riot
Herald columnist and former Rip It Up editor Karl Puschman and NZME image handler Mat Riot talk about the music that made their friendship. Audio
Media: North & South, and Listener scribe Donna Chisholm
Donna Chisholm has been fighting the good fight for 40 years.
Donna is editor-at-large of North & South and a staff writer for the Listener, with specialist areas including health, social issues… Audio
Regional Snapshot - Westport
A South Island regional spotlight, and we're checking in with Lee Scanlon who is Chief Reporter at the Westport News. It's a balance sheet of gains and losses at the top of the West Coast. Audio
Getting the best out of your soil
The health of your soil is crucial to the success of your garden. Philippa Jamieson, the editor of Organic NZ magazine, joins The Weekend with some ideas on how to get the best out of your soil. Audio
Regional Snapshot - Whakatane
The Regional Spotlight falls on Whakatane. The Weekend checks in with Ngati Awa iwi radio station Tumeke FM, which covers Whakatane, west to Tauranga, out east towards Te Whanau Apanui, south towards… Audio
War correspondent legend Clare Hollingworth dies aged 105
British journalist Clare Hollingworth broke the news German troops were poised to invade Poland at the start of World War II.
Renewed push for Pacific media ombudsman
Private donors and charities are being asked to help fund a Pacific media ombudsman to scrutinise media freedom and ethics in the region.
