Media
Podcast Critic: Mary Argue
Today RNZ's very own producer Mary Argue is with Jesse to talk about some podcasts she's been listening to lately. Audio
Whakaata Maori celebrates 20th anniversary
Mapuna looks back at 20 years of Whakaata Maori which started out in 2004 as the Maori Television Service. It's now an established and popular part of Aotearoa's media landscape will celebrate its… Audio
'Quiet on Set': Alleged abuse bombshells on Nickelodeon shows
The four-part documentary series Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV reveals that actor Drake Bell was sexually abused by Nickelodeon dialogue coach Brian Peck.
Television Critic: Brooks Alexander
Today Brooks talks to Jesse about Shogun, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Invicible and The 3 Body Problem. Audio
Introducing Brollie
The Australian streaming service is free (for the time being), reports Dan Slevin, and has an eclectic range to choose from. Video
Can news media innovate to survive?
The prime minister has warned that media companies must innovate to survive just like other under-pressure industries. But does innovation pay off?
Can news media innovate to survive?
The future of news on TV is still in the balance after news of planned cuts at TVNZ and the complete closure of Newshub. The government’s working on a policy but the PM has warned that media companies…
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Mediawatch for 24 March 2024
Mediawatch looks at the fallout from Winston Peters' criticism of the media in his State of The Nation speech. Audio
A week’s-worth of headlines for media critic Winston Peters
Controversial comments on co-governance, confusing criticism of the media earned the NZ First’s leader a week’s-worth of headlines and airtime - as well as the unauthorised use of an old English punk…
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20 years of Whakaata Maori
Mapuna looks back at 20 years of Whakaata Maori with CEO, Shane Taurima, and Ngatapa Black who was a young production assistant back in 2004 who then went on to do "a gazillion" different jobs at the… Audio
MediaWorks hacking victim 'shocked', concerned for personal information
A victim of the MediaWorks hack says she is frightened by what the hacker could do with her information.
403,000 people's information taken in MediaWorks cyberattack
MediaWorks says the information taken included names, address and phone numbers.
Prince Harry's landline calls were bugged by Murdoch papers, lawyers say
They also accessed the messages on the pager of his late mother Princess Diana, London's High Court was told.
Midweek Mediawatch - Rod Oram; state of the Winston
Midweek Mediawatch - Mediawatch’s weekly catch-up with Nights. Hayden Donnell talked to Emile Donovan about Winston Peters attacking the news media in his State of the Nation speech - and the death of… Audio
Midweek Mediawatch
Hayden Donnell joins Emile Donovan to debrief the week in media.
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Tween leads steal show at world premier of The Mountain
The 'tween' leads of New Zealand's latest feature film stole the show at the world premiere of The Mountain in New Plymouth Tuesday night.
A joyous and heartfelt drama, the film follows three… Audio
Deputy PM Winston Peters attacks media over speech reporting
Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters has railed against the media again, over the reporting of his speech over the weekend.
Media Minister says interviews would have been 'boring'
Melissa Lee says she received advice from the prime minister's office, but the decision to pull out of the two interviews was hers.
Book Critic: Catherine Ross
Today Mt Roskill Grammar school library manager Catherine Ross talks to Jesse not just about her book recommendations but also shares her thoughts on the declining literacy rates in Aotearoa. Audio
Obama visits PM Sunak amid rumors of leadership challenge
To the United Kingdom, where Former President Barack Obama has visited Rishi Sunak at Number 10 despite rumours milling around on the future of Sunak's leadership of the Conservative Party; The UK's… Audio