Media
NZ’s history of ‘relentlessly Pākehā’ newsrooms
There are still too few Māori in NZ’s newsrooms, a media researcher says. Audio
Trump calls Streep over-rated
Donald Trump has called Meryl Streep "overrated" after the three-time Oscar winner launched a blistering attack on the U.S. president-elect at last night's Golden Globes awards. Audio
Making an entrepreneurial dream a reality
New Year's Eve, only a blurry week ago now. Some of us might be inspired by the start of another year to take a risk and give oxygen to that entrepreneurial idea that's been smoldering away for a… Audio
Media: NZ Herald Chief Photographer Brett Phibbs
Multi-award winning New Zealand Herald Chief Photographer Brett Phibbs has covered natural disasters and personal tragedies through to international sporting events over the past 30 years. Audio, Gallery
Regional Snapshot - Hawkes Bay
Hastings resident Andrew Austin is the editor of local newspaper the Hawkes Bay Today. Water contamination has and continues to steal the headlines there. Audio
US newspaper's 'embarrassing' gender symbol mix-up
The Washington Post Express has apologised for an "embarrassing" mix-up on its front cover.
Wiri creative writing programme makes positive influence
A creative writing programme inside Wiri Women's prison has uncovered hidden talents and is empowering inmates to tackle their issues through poetry. Audio
Video goes viral
A young Maori woman is claiming the Mad Butcher, Sir Peter Leitch made racist comments towards her. Audio
Word Christchurch 2016: Reimagining Journalism
Contributors from Freerange Press's Don't Dream It's Over: Reimagining Journalism in Aotearoa New Zealand discuss the state of journalism in the country. They explore the strengths and weaknesses of… Audio
The stories of Papers Past
It's almost daunting - so far there are almost 5 million pages of New Zealand historical documents to be explored, online and for free, on the National Library's Papers Past website.
There are… Audio
Recycling: Upcycling furniture with Jay Blades
In the UK, Jay Blades has established himself as a go to upcycler of classic British furniture - brands like Echol are a particular favourite. Sturdy, unfussy and out of fashion - until Jay gets his… Audio
Media: New Zealand Doctor's Barbara Fountain
For 20 years editor and journalist Barbara Fountain has raised important health issues and got our doctors talking to each other through the publication New Zealand Doctor. That dedication to… Audio
Regional Snapshot - Te Anau
For the second in The Weekend's series of regional spotlights around New Zealand we're heading south to Fiordland. Te Anau in fact, where we can speak to Advocate South editor Kirsty Macnicol. Audio
Regional Snapshot - Coromandel Peninsula
News Director at the Hauraki Herald Julie Kaio tells us what's been happening in her patch. Audio
Most cyber bullying complaints from adults
More than three quarters of online harassment complaints received by NetSafe's new hotline were from adults.
Tool launches to show how fake news spreads
A new tool that shows how fake news and unverified stories spread through social media has been developed by researchers at a US university.
Checkpoint looks back on the stories from 2016, part three
Checkpoint looks back on the stories of 2016 which surprised, delighted and shocked New Zealanders. Part three. Video, Audio
Media commentator - Gavin Ellis
Gavin Ellis on the future of mainstream media, based on the Fairfax/NZME predictions of doom to the Commerce Commission. Audio
Asian men are hot too!
On Voices this week, young actors says roles for Asian people on stage and screen in NZ are just too few and far between. They want 'more Asians in people's faces!' Video, Audio, Gallery
Asian men are hot too!
On Voices this week, young actors says roles for Asian people on stage and screen in NZ are just too few and far between. They want 'more Asians in people's faces!'
Video, Audio