Media
Trump named Person of the Year by Time magazine
Time magazine has named Donald Trump as their Person of the Year, saying the president-elect had redrawn America's political rules. Donald Trump says it's a tremendous honour. Audio
Media merger hopefuls make their pitch
Mediawatch - New Zealand's two biggest news publishers face an uphill battle to get a merger green light, says Colin Peacock.
ABC pulling plug on Pacific shortwave 'not good news'
A noted Pacific academic is regretting the end of Australian short wave broadcasting in the Pacific.
Media merger hopefuls make their pitch
New Zealand’s two biggest publishers of news have been putting their case for a merger to the competition watchdog. If it goes ahead, it’ll be the biggest shake-up in the news media for years, but…
Media merger hopefuls make their pitch
New Zealand’s two biggest publishers of news have been putting their case for a merger to the competition watchdog. If it goes ahead, it’ll be the biggest shake-up in the news media for years, but…
AudioSound Archives: Sarah Johnston
A "date that will live in infamy" - that's how US President Franklin Roosevelt described the 7th of December 1941. Today is the 75th anniversary of the Japanese attack on the US naval base at Pearl… Audio
Stuff the comment section
News website Stuff is attempting to revamp their occasionally 'toxic' comment section.Admitting at times that the section is overrun by trolls and partisans, Stuff has decided TO rewrite its… Audio
Australia correspondent Karen Middleton
A court case over the election of an MP, a conservative revolt over climate change policy and the death of two tourists in bizarre circumstances. Plus the Australian reaction to John Key's… Audio
Top Stories 7 December 2016
Suggestions of cracks in National Party caucus National Party insider says Bill English would make best PM RNZ Political Editor discusses latest twists in PM race Collins a risky choice as PM - Nicky… Audio
Media commentator Gavin Ellis
Kathryn Ryan talks to Gavin Ellis about 24 hours being a long time in politics, looking at the avalanche of coverage of Prme Minister John Key's surprise resignation. Audio
John Key steps down, social media reacts
Social media was quick to react to today's political bombshell, which it appears only a few saw coming.
Gone by lunchtime
When a surprise press conference was announced at the Beehive, reporters had no idea the PM would be gone by lunchtime.
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Gone by lunchtime
When a surprise press conference was announced at the Beehive, reporters had no idea the PM would be gone by lunchtime.
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Kaipara tragedy: Too much blame, too soon?
The captain of the Francie was blamed for the Kaipara harbour tragedy and heavily criticised in media interviews within 48 hours of the incident. Was that fair? Video, Audio
Kaipara tragedy: Too much blame, too soon?
The captain of the Francie was blamed for the Kaipara harbour tragedy and heavily criticised in media interviews within 48 hours of the incident. Was that fair?
Video, AudioPolitical reporters in limbo
Expensive new buildings for Parliament were unveiled this week, just after most of the nation's political journalists walked out of their earthquake-prone offices. Is the fourth estate getting… Audio
Political reporters in limbo
Expensive new buildings for Parliament were unveiled this week, just after most of the nation's political journalists walked out of their earthquake-prone offices. Is the fourth estate getting…
AudioConfronting and dodging difficult questions
RNZ's revelations about abuse of children in care prompted a robust and revealing on-air interview with the minister responsible this week. But the same can't be said of other efforts to get a word… Audio
Confronting and dodging difficult questions
RNZ's revelations about abuse of children in care prompted a robust and revealing on-air interview with the minister responsible this week. But the same can't be said of other efforts to get a word…
AudioMediawatch for 4 December 2016
Too much blame too soon in coverage of the Kaipara tragedy?; political reporters in limbo; confronting and dodging difficult questions. Audio
