Media

Flesh and Bone, Masters of None, 800 Words, and The Muppets. Audio

Journalist and author Kate Bolick invites us to examine an unprecedented demographic - the millions of modern women who decide to remain unmarried. Audio

Newstalk ZB, iHeart Radio and the New Zealand Herald teamed up this week for a live 24-hour discussion of the upcoming flag referendum. But it was the public who picked up some of the bill. Mediawatch… Audio

Mediawatch listeners respond to Radio New Zealand calling itself simply 'RNZ' on the air and online. Also: how the BBC hasn't retired the word 'radio' even for its youngest digital natives. Audio

The new multimedia Checkpoint programme hosted by John Campbell was supposed to be up and running this month. But now RNZ says we won't see it until after the New Year. Audio

Startling criticisms of the royal visit in a Sunday paper. Audio

The so-called "sexy secret" of a gameshow contestant made headlines this week, even though she's not well known, did nothing illegal and the supposedly scandalous events occurred years ago. So why was… Audio

Alan Levinovitz looks at the history of food myths and food scares in his book 'The Gluten Lie' (Nero Books). Audio

Technology news with Peter Griffin. YouTube and Facebook launch new apps for your smartphone as the battle heats up for your ears and eyes. Audio

The man accused of leaving prison and fleeing to Brazil has given his own evidence about what he says is prejudicial coverage. Phillip John Smith has taken issue with stories in the media, as well as… Audio

When Nadeesha Godamunne isn't working as a fashion illustrator for Ralph Lauren, she's capturing the whimsical and stylish characters of New York for her blog, Mokshini. Audio

Duncan has been watching Nathan At Home, 800 words, and looks at 50 years of Days of Our Lives. Audio

Gavin Ellis is a media commentator and former editor of the New Zealand Herald. He can be contacted on gavin.ellis@xtra.co.nz Audio

Updating now our story about two receptionists being sacked at Maori Television because they don't speak Maori. Audio

Two Maori receptionists are losing their jobs at Maori Television because they can't speak Te Reo Maori. Audio

The Great British Sewing Bee. Last Tango in Halifax. 800 Words. Audio