Talkback
Real radio inspires new comedy Talkback on TVNZ
30 Jun 2021
A new mockumentary series written and directed by Jason Hoyte and Mike Minogue is out now on TVNZ On Demand. Audio
Talkback toxicity problem bigger than Banks, say critics
7 Feb 2021
After the sacking of John Banks for racist blurts on air last week, critics are questioning the health of today’s talkback radio. It pulls a crowd and airs important issues, but can the bosses and the… Audio
Digging deep to fill the void
26 Jan 2020
The Christmas / New Year news drought leaves media desperate for stories and talking points, often scraping social media for content and conflict. Mediawatch looks at some of the stuff that rose from… Audio
Cycle of outrage called out on talkback
22 Dec 2019
To pump up interest in its transport policy the National Party spoon-fed the media part of it: police fining cyclists who spurn cycleways. But the prospect of Bike Force Raptor backfired when callers… Audio