Media
'The Brady Bunch' actress Florence Henderson dies
Florence Henderson, known to millions for her role as matriarch Carol Brady in The Brady Bunch, has died aged 82.
Former newspaper editors back decision to block Fairfax/NZME merger
A group of former newspaper editors has backed the Commerce Commission's preliminary decision to block a merger between New Zealand's two newspaper chains.
TV Review with Lara Strongman
Lara Strongman's been watching the British dramatisation of the early life of Queen Victoria and documentary series The Job Interview. Audio
Nights' Overseas - Canada
What does Trump's election mean for Canada? We ask journalist for Medicine Hat News, Peggy Revell. Audio
Media law commentator Ursula Cheer
Canterbury University Professor Ursula Cheer discusses the Aaron Smith toilet saga and takes a look back at some of the big events in media law of the year, including the fallout from Ponytailgate… Audio
Growing a brand in a fickle digital world
Kelly Thompson is the ultimate multi-tasker. The former Wellington makeup artist and photographer is based in Melbourne and is best known for her beautiful fashion illustrations and personal style. Audio, Gallery
Nights' Pundit - Feminism
What happens when a woman takes up too much space? - We're talking to feminist blogger Deborah Russell about why Fat is still a feminist issue. https://beefaerie.wordpress.com/ Audio
Media commentator Gavin Ellis
Kathryn Ryan talks to Gavin Ellis about a book examining the first decade of Maori Television. Audio
'We really have lost touch with empirical fact'
If you had Googled ‘final election count’ last week the top result would have told you Donald Trump won the electoral college and popular vote - the story was false. Audio
Television Critic: Linda Burgess
Lynda talks about the difficulty in bringing back old TV shows. Should "Cold Feet (One - Thursday 8.30ish) have taken a leaf out of the Fawlty Towers book and remain a wonderful memory? Also, The… Audio
Ditch magazines for health advice, study says
Most people know the dangers of 'Doctor Google' for health advice. But what messages are our health magazines giving us, and do we even realise what we're being told? Audio
PM takes Facebook founder to task over tax
Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg has been taken to task by Prime Minister John Key over his company tax arrangements.
Shaken into action
When disaster strikes, the demand for news is immediate and intense - but the chaos makes it much harder for the media to get what people want. Mediawatch looks at how reporters and editors responded… Audio
The local voice Kaikoura has missed
After 18 years on air, Kaikoura's only radio station shut down in September. Its founder tells Mediawatch Blue FM could have been a godsend for people desperate for news they could use after the… Video, Audio
Shaken into action
When disaster strikes, the demand for news is immediate and intense - but the chaos makes it much harder for the media to get what people want. Mediawatch looks at how reporters and editors responded…
AudioThe local voice Kaikoura has missed
After 18 years on air, Kaikoura's only radio station shut down in September. Its founder tells Mediawatch Blue FM could have been a godsend for people desperate for news they could use after the…
Video, AudioBarking at the supermoon
Claims that the proximity of the moon and homosexuality caused quakes surfaced in the media this week. Should the media have simply ignored them? Audio
Barking at the supermoon
Claims that the proximity of the moon and homosexuality caused quakes surfaced in the media this week. Should the media have simply ignored them?
AudioDavid Long
Wellington-based musician, composer and producer David Long is a busy man. He's been working on the score for Roger Donaldson's film on Bruce McLaren, and he has a newly commissioned work which will… Audio
Imagination Lego - How the internet cultivates creativity
The internet, oft-maligned, has ushered a new era in human creativity, argues David Gauntlett, allowing the like-minded to foster niche, but nourishing, online communities. Video, Audio
