Media
She reports from the war
The pioneering Australian women who reported from the biggest conflicts of the twentieth century - as explored by Dr. Jeannine Baker in her recently published book 'Australian Women War Reporters… Audio
Peter Greste on shock Egyptian court sentences
An Egyptian court sentenced three Al Jazeera TV journalists , including the Australian, Peter Greste, to three years in prison on Saturday for operating without a press license and broadcasting… Audio
Spectrum's Life and Times (Part 1 of 2)
After 56 years in National Radio and 43 producing Spectrum, Jack Perkins is calling it a day. His swan song is a 2 part chat with Spectrum's co-founder, Alwyn (Hop) Owen about the life and times of… Audio, Gallery
Affection for elephants obscures important issues
Anjalee the elephant has been a huge hit since arriving at Auckland Zoo recently. A celebration of her birthday was widely covered this past week in the media, but the same can't be said of… Audio
Police shooting animals sparks outrage - and amusement
A runaway cow killed by police in Whanganui became a national news story this week when the shooting was captured on camera. It horrified some people, and amused others. But with cameras almost… Audio
Is The Daily Show's 'fake news' legitimate journalism?
Satirical 'fake news' TV shows have made a mark on US politics and culture, and around the world imitators are using them as a template. Are they just a bit of fun for fans of the genre? Or are they… Video, Audio
Is The Daily Show's 'fake news' legitimate journalism?
Satirical 'fake news' TV shows have made a mark on US politics and culture, and around the world imitators are using them as a template. Are they just a bit of fun for fans of the genre? Or are they…
Video, AudioThe paper that sold its own town to prove it exists
Last week, the local paper in Whitianga sold the town on Trade Me for $32 to draw attention to the fact that people there can’t list it as home when buying and selling on the site. A campaign in The… Audio
The paper that sold its own town to prove it exists
Last week, the local paper in Whitianga sold the town on Trade Me for $32 to draw attention to the fact that people there can’t list it as home when buying and selling on the site. A campaign in The…
AudioPlaying Favourites with Dame Pieter Stewart
Manager of New Zealand Fashion Week, which is now in its fifteenth year. Audio
Scott Watson cleared to give media interview
A magazine interview with double murderer Scott Watson is to go ahead, and the father of one of the victims wants to be there too. Audio
Untreated illness driving force in Virginia murders
It's being called a social media murder, but an America professor of psychiatry says the shooting of two Virginia journalists was more likely the result of untreated mental illness. Audio
Media content regulations up for review
The rules that govern media content are up for review to make sure they are fit for purpose.
The Expats - Chris Byrne from Woodstock Ontario
Chris has more than 30 years experience in the radio industry, and is using these skills to help stations across Canada improve their ratings and performance. He also owns his own FM radio station in… Audio
TV crew shot dead on live TV
America is in shock after two television journalists were executed during a live interview on breakfast TV. Audio
Facebook posts from the horse's mouth
Thousands of horse lovers around the country are taking to social media to try to discover their old pets' fates.
Media commentator Gavin Ellis
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
Cow puns swamp twitter
The story of the cow shot dead by police in Whanganui is a headline writers' dream. And the quick-witted people of Twitter steered the conversation in a mostly funny direction. Audio
Oamaru Mail now a free weekly
The daily Oamaru Mail newspaper is being reduced to a once-a-week free community paper.
