Media
Television Critic: Linda Burgess
Linda has the what, why, were and when questions of TV Programming in 2016 Audio
Poland press freedom demonstrations continue
Crowds of demonstrators have been gathering in Poland's capital Warsaw to protest about plans by the government to restrict media access to parliament. Audio
What the fact? Filtering through fake news and Facebook
Mediawatch - This year fake news, filter bubbles and Facebook have been undermining the media's credibility. Audio
Facebook faces facts on fake news and filter bubbles
Fake news, filter bubbles and Facebook combined to undermine the media’s credibility and viability this past year. Audio
Facebook faces facts on fake news and filter bubbles
Fake news, filter bubbles and Facebook combined to undermine the media’s credibility and viability this past year.
AudioBig brands and broadcasters blurring the lines
Big brands, broadcasters and personalities will work more closely than ever in the media in 2017. Expect intense endorsements of products and politicians alike - and more blurred lines between ads… Audio
Big brands and broadcasters blurring the lines
Big brands, broadcasters and personalities will work more closely than ever in the media in 2017. Expect intense endorsements of products and politicians alike - and more blurred lines between ads…
AudioRNZ correspondents chew the fat
If there are three topics that are likely to dominate the 2017 election they are: the economy, health and education. RNZ's economics correspondent Patrick O'Meara, health correspondent Karen Brown… Audio
Charles Lane on Russia's role in US politics
Charles (Chuck) Lane is an opinion writer for The Washington Post and a regular guest on Fox News Channel.
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NZ unlikely to ban torrent sites
Australia has banned five illegal streaming and torrenting websites, but New Zealand is unlikely to follow, says Internet NZ.
No more Fakebook
Facebook has announced new features to help combat fabricated news stories on the world's largest social network.
Australian internet companies forced to block torrent websites
The Australian Federal Court has ordered internet companies to block five copyright-infringing websites, including torrent website The Pirate Bay.
Amazon's debut set to hasten Sky's decline
Opinion - The debut of Amazon Prime Video will hasten Sky's decline, but it's good news for consumers, writes Peter Griffin.
Amazon Prime streaming service launches in NZ
The local pay-to-view market has just got more crowded with the arrival of Amazon's Prime service.
Podcast Critic: Katy Atkin
Katy explores the world of podcasts to bring us her recommendation for two new ones. Audio
Viewing with Tamar Munch
Tamar Munch reviews Netflix series the Israeli political drama Fauda, Australia's Glitch about a group of people coming back from the dead and documentary series Hip Hop Evolution. Audio
The Young Turks shaking up US media
Cenk Uygur is the founder and host of The Young Turks - the most popular news and current affairs show on YouTube. Audio
Hager's daughter's police pay-out 'a relief'
A police pay-out to the daughter of journalist Nicky Hager recognises the search of her bedroom and belongings was invasive and wrong, their lawyer says.
Hager's daughter gets pay-out over illegal raid
Police are to pay damages and costs to the daughter of investigative journalist Nicky Hager.
Sky TV to miss profit forecast as subscribers numbers drop
Sky Television will miss its profit forecast for the full year, as a drop in subscriber numbers drives down revenue.
