Media
Stage and screen
From Kate Sheppard in kiwi made musical That Bloody Woman to Ngaire Munroe in highly successful television show Westside, stage and screen actor Esther Stephens is used to playing strong willed women… Audio
Nights' Culture - Comics & Graphic Novels
Adrian Kinnaird looks at the new Terry Teo TV series (based on the classic NZ graphic novel by Bob Kerr and Stephen Ballantyne from 1982, and original TV series from 1985) grabbed headlines: first for… Audio
Court overturns Scott Watson media access decision
The High Court has overturned a decision blocking media access to a meeting between Scott Watson and the father of one of his victims.
Prison rape stunt earns radio station rebuke
The Broadcasting Standards Authority has upheld a complaint over a radio stunt about prison rape, which involved the Prime Minister as a studio guest.
Viewing with Lara Strongman
Lara Strongman reviews the Hillary series on TV One and Real Housewives of Auckland on Bravo Audio
Media commentator Gavin Ellis
Gavin Ellis on the Commerce Commission adopting a more realistic timeframe and delaying its decision on the merger of Fairfax NZ and NZME. Also film critic Peter Calder has resigned after 30 years at… Audio
Fairfax and NZME merger decision delayed
The Commerce Commission has delayed its decision on whether to approve a giant media merger between Fairfax and NZME. We talk to former NZ Herald editor Tim Murphy. Audio
Real Housewives
Are you interested in how the half in the Real Housewives of Auckland live? Audio
Paula Penfold - Why Journalism Matters
Investigative journalist Paula Penfold joins Wallace to talk about a new book - Don't Dream It's Over, Re-imagining Journalism in Aotearoa - a book of essays explaining why journalism matters more… Audio
Overselling Olympic spirit
A moving moment involving a Kiwi competitor in Rio was hailed worldwide as the embodiment of 'Olympic spirit'. But not everyone in the media agreed. Audio
Overselling Olympic spirit
A moving moment involving a Kiwi competitor in Rio was hailed worldwide as the embodiment of 'Olympic spirit'. But not everyone in the media agreed.
AudioSelling the spirit
A moving moment involving a Kiwi competitor in Rio was hailed worldwide as the embodiment of 'Olympic spirit'. But not everyone in the media agreed.
Who won an Olympic clash in court?
A wrangle over the right to run online video played out in court recently, while the Olympic Games played out in Rio. Has the outcome settled the question of who can show what without breaking the… Video, Audio
Who won an Olympic clash in court?
A wrangle over the right to run online video played out in court recently, while the Olympic Games played out in Rio. Has the outcome settled the question of who can show what without breaking the…
Video, AudioKicking against complacency
A former editor warns the weakening of the news media threatens our right to know - a right we tend to take for granted. How should the media respond? Video, Audio
Kicking against complacency
A former editor warns the weakening of the news media threatens our right to know - a right we tend to take for granted. How should the media respond?
Video, AudioClaims and counterclaims create capital confusion
A controversial bid to extend Wellington's airport runway was back in the news this week - but not in a way that interested citizens could easily understand. Audio
Claims and counterclaims create capital confusion
A controversial bid to extend Wellington's airport runway was back in the news this week - but not in a way that interested citizens could easily understand.
AudioDebbie Stoller: feminism and knitting
Debbie Stoller is the co-founder, co-publisher and editor-in-chief of BUST magazine in New York, and co-edited The BUST Guide to the New Girl Order and The BUST DIY Guide to Life. In 1999, she formed… Audio