Media
Media freedom fears under new cyberbullying law
If they're not actually victimising people online, why should they worry? Should the new Harmful Digital Communications Act prompt a rethink of how news media exploit social media for stories… Audio
Media freedom fears under new cyberbullying law
If they're not actually victimising people online, why should they worry? Should the new Harmful Digital Communications Act prompt a rethink of how news media exploit social media for stories…
AudioIssues aired on Native Affairs
Controversial questions about Maori TV were raised on its flagship current affairs show this week, on the last episode before a new team takes over. Audio
Angst over bad ads for Maori TV
A Maori TV proposal to reverse a ban on advertising harmful stuff puts the heat on the powers-that-be. It also reveals some surprising aspects of the broadcaster's commercial terms and conditions -… Audio
Mediawatch for 5 July 2015
Media freedom advocates say the new cyber-bullying law could cramp their style; controversial questions aired on Native Affairs; angst over bad ads on Maori TV; on-demand viewers ever more demanding… Audio
Mediawatch for 5 July 2015
Media freedom advocates say the new cyber-bullying law could cramp their style; controversial questions aired on Native Affairs; angst over bad ads on Maori TV; on-demand viewers ever more demanding… Audio
On-demand sports fans ever more demanding
TVNZ's providing continuous live coverage from Wimbledon on TV, online and on demand - and all for free. But still, some sporys fans still aren't satisfied Audio
A startling stat about hard-up Greece
Mike Hosking tells TV One viewers hard-up Greeks are having a nice time drinking champagne. Where did he get that from? Audio
Tech: Apple Music review
We review Apple's new music streaming service Apple Music with tech correspondent Peter Griffin. Audio
Listener Feedback to Saturday 4 July 2015
Noelle McCarthy reads messages from listeners to the Saturday Morning programme of 4 July 2015. Audio
Herald used elements of subterfuge over Ponygate story
The Press Council has found the New Zealand Herald used elements of subterfuge to persuade a young waitress who had accused the Prime Minister of repeatedly yanking her ponytail into going public with… Audio
BBC calls for fair coverage for ISIS
The head of the BBC says the broadcaster must be fair to Isis. He's rejected a call from Prime Minister David Cameron to drop the use of the term Islamic State. Audio
Press Council upholds "ponytailgate" complaints
The New Zealand Herald has received a dressing down from the Press Council over its "ponytailgate" interview. Audio
Media law with Ursula Cheer
Professor Ursula Cheer of Canterbury University discusses media law issues - today she talks about damages and breach of privacy. Audio
Media commentator, Gavin Ellis
Gavin Ellis discusses the current controversy in Australia with the ABC and digital realities as the print version of the Dominion Post is no longer available in Auckland. Gavin Ellis is a media… Audio
Tonga government pays for Forbes interview
An advertorial in an international business magazine is raising eyebrows in Tonga but for the wrong reasons. Audio
Urban issues Tommy Honey
Urbanist Tommy Honey discusses issues affecting city dwellers. Today he discusses Nostalgia, retro design and the power of television. Audio
Colin Craig's crisis sparks a media feeding frenzy
The Conservative Party imploded after an interview in a sauna which had screened two weeks earlier. But in spite of wall-to-wall coverage, that didn't cause the Conservatives' collapse. Audio
Stunts and scalps: laughing with politicians - or at them?
Sometimes the media embrace politicians who can take a joke, or try something new. Sometimes they punish them for it. Audio