Media
Are social media networks taking over the news?
Social media networks are now a big source of news for today's media - and also crucial platforms for distributing it. What people share online now often trumps traditional notions of what's news, but…
Audio'Celebrity' ads in the news
One appearance in a TV ad made a man “a celebrity” for news purposes this week, while a genuine celebrity made the news just for appearing in a new ad. Audio
'Celebrity' ads in the news
One appearance in a TV ad made a man “a celebrity” for news purposes this week, while a genuine celebrity made the news just for appearing in a new ad.
AudioBen Grosser: cyber-security and ominous gibberish
Kim Hill talks to Ben Grosser, Assistant Professor in the School of Art & Design at the University of Illinois, and a faculty affiliate at the National Center for Supercomputing Applications. He is… Audio
Viewing with Tamar Munch
Tamar reviews a new fantasy series which started this week on Soho, Westworld, Netflix's Amanda Knox documentary, and TVNZ's Doubt: The Scott Watson Case. Audio
'Kimspiracy' claims point to overblown coverage
When super-celebrity Kim Kardashian was reportedly robbed at gunpoint this week, it made headlines all around the world - and so did the online responses of random people. Did the incident really call…
'Kimspiracy' claims point to overblown coverage
When super-celebrity Kim Kardashian was reportedly robbed at gunpoint this week, it made headlines all around the world - and so did the online responses of random people. Did the incident really call…
AudioLarry Parr named head of Te Mangai Paho
A new chief executive has been appointed at Te Mangai Paho, the Māori Broadcast Funding Agency
Media commentator Gavin Ellis
Media commentator Gavin Ellis tells Kathryn Ryan about filling out his local body election voting forms with no help from news media in ranking candidates for the Auckland District Health Board. He… Audio
Minding your p's, q's and f's around children
Do you let your kids watch sex and violence and is it really that bad? Audio
Star Citizen: crowdfunding's biggest success story
Imagine a computer game where you can explore entire solar systems, walk on the surface of alien worlds, fly spaceships, mine asteroids, explore wormholes all with the kind of graphical fidelity you'd… Audio
Public anger over a controversial court ruling mirrored by the media
Losi Filipo's controversial discharge without conviction sparked outrage among the public and the media alike this week. Important facts about the law were obscured by all the anger and calls for… Audio
Public anger over a controversial court ruling mirrored by the media
Losi Filipo's controversial discharge without conviction sparked outrage among the public and the media alike this week. Important facts about the law were obscured by all the anger and calls for…
AudioMuted response to big shift in public funding plans
Established New Zealand broadcasters will compete with online outlets for our public broadcasting money from next year under a new regime proposed by New Zealand On Air. It is a significant change… Audio
Muted response to big shift in public funding plans
Established New Zealand broadcasters will compete with online outlets for our public broadcasting money from next year under a new regime proposed by New Zealand On Air. It is a significant change…
AudioExpensive signatures
Some surprising sums were paid at a political fundraiser recently, raising questions that weren't fully answered in the media. Audio
Expensive signatures
Some surprising sums were paid at a political fundraiser recently, raising questions that weren't fully answered in the media.
AudioDoryun Chong: M+, curation, and the Walters Prize
Kim Hill talks to Doryun Chong, Deputy Director and Chief Curator at M+ Hong Kong, and former Curator of Painting and Sculpture at MoMA. He is the judge of the 2016 Walters Prize. Audio
Shannon Te Ao: Walters Prize winner
Kim Hill talks to artist, writer and curator Shannon Te Ao, whose current research interests include performance and video art practices. He lectures at Whiti o Rehua School of Art, Massey University… Audio
