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Reporters returning to politics as usual
Normal party politics have been mostly in abeyance since last month’s terrorist attack. But some political reporters are already returning to political reporting as usual - analysing political… Audio
Curbing comments to calm the farm online
After the atrocity in Christchurch, Stuff says it's time to civilise the often unpleasant space 'below the line.' It no longer accepts online comments on news stories about topics that get readers the… Audio
TVNZ hints at bold digital moves
Two years ago Treasury warned the government it would have to prop up state-owned TVNZ by 2021 because it was falling behind in an industry in sharp decline. This week the broadcaster's top brass told… Audio
Heart-breaking news and suppression frustration
The news of Grace Millane’s murder prompted a flood of media coverage and comment this week. A lot of it was devoted to the news media’s frustration over not being able to name the accused man. Audio
Stuff tightens squeeze on community papers
Reporters are being laid off in Auckland and further north, leaving long-standing local papers there with just a handful of journalists. It’s the latest cost-cutting move by the country’s biggest… Audio
Have media made a mistake pushing online video prompted by Facebook's flaky figures?
The news media made a “pivot to video” partly because social media users couldn’t get enough of it. But Facebook eventually admitted its figures were flaky and now it is being sued by advertisers in… Audio
Petrol price: politics vs planet
Petrol price rises have hogged the headlines this past week. Much coverage has been about what’s affordable in the short term, not what’s sustainable in the longer term. It often is when the price… Audio
NZME ponders next merger move
Media giants NZME and Stuff are pondering their next moves after the Court of Appeal dismissed their appeal against the rejection of their merger. Audio
Media mega-merger reaches the end of the road
The bid to mash up New Zealand's two biggest publishers of news is all but over as their appeal against a block on their merger has been dismissed in court. Mediawatch looks at why and what happens… Audio
Expert says news media must end dependence on Google and Facebook
A new report says our news media are too dependent on Google and Facebook. The author says it's also time to tax big online operators to secure the future of journalism. If this is even possible, how… Audio
Reaching out or over-reaching?
The death of TV broadcaster Greg Boyed last week sparked a flood of tributes in the media and many anguished articles on the scourge of suicide and depression. The media have been warned that intense… Audio
Simon Bridges's spending scoop highlights the pros and cons of political leaks
Newshub’s early reveal of Simon Bridges’ big bill for travel created a political drama for the media this week. But the handling of the leaked info also sparked criticism from some pundits and others… Audio
Is 'constructive journalism' the key to engaging the audience?
It’s a common complaint that too much of the news is too grim and some people are - quite literally - turning off. Is there a better way to report news we can use? Stuff reporter Nicola… Video, Audio
Takeover terminates trans-Tasman media titan
New Zealand's biggest news publisher Stuff will soon have a new owner. After more than 150 years in publishing, its Australian parent Fairfax Media will cease to exist after a mega-merger with… Audio
Adam Dudding and Amy Maas: the story behind Gone Fishing
RNZ's new podcast starting on 25 June, Gone Fishing, revolves around the story of 51-year-old Gail Maney, who served 15 years for the murder of Dean Fuller Sandys. To this day, Gail says she is… Audio
Bringing the big meth myth mess to light
Red flags were raised in the media about meth-testing houses, but it didn't stop the evictions, unnecessary repairs and the growth of an unregulated industry that made millions of dollars. How come?
…Publishers take a punt on local papers
Two of the local papers offloaded by Stuff recently have been saved. The Kaikoura Star and The Clutha Leader have been bought by local publishers prepared to take a punt on print. Audio
Stuff switches size
The country’s biggest paper chain downsized its daily papers this week to freshen them up, cut costs and hopefully halt sliding sales. But apart from the smaller pages - what’s new? And how did… Audio
Stuff confirms closure of five publications
Media giant Stuff has confirmed five of its publications will shut down by the end of next month.
MeToo media campaign inundated with messages
Inspired by #MeToo campaigns abroad, broadcaster Alison Mau and publisher Stuff are urging New Zealanders to blow the whistle on sexual assault and harassment at work. Hundreds of women have… Audio