Television
Phil Wallington on the legacy of Kirk Douglas
Phil Wallington takes a look back at Kirk Douglas' amazing career which survived the McCarthy witch hunts and the Hollywood Blacklist. Audio
What's behind the rise of the hoarding disorder?
Clinical hoarding affects up to 6 percent of the world population, twice as many as OCD, yet it is a largely misunderstood disorder. Audio
Bookmarks: Kimberley Crossman
Kimberly Crossman is known for her many acting roles. Many of us first met her as Sophie McKay, a role she played on Shortland Street for over 300 episodes. Audio
Summer binge watching with Matthew Crawley
Ready to close the curtains and go on a binge-watch? Matthew Crawley has some TV picks for your summer viewing pleasure. Audio
Tony Stamp's TV picks
Tony reviews The Witcher, The Expanse Season 4 and Mr Robot Season 4 Video, Audio
The worst Christmas movie on Netflix
Christmas Break-In has got to be the worst Christmas movie on Netflix according to today's TV reviewer Caitlin Cherry and she says that The Crown has to be watched alongside Wikipedia if you're… Audio
Class Act: Cliff Curtis' new show to air on weekend
A new TV show created by Cliff Curtis follows the journey of four local schools who supercharge their theatrical productions with help from local entertainers. Audio
Phil Wallington on Clive James and Prince Charles
TV critic Phil Wallington pays tribute to Clive James and looks at whether or not Prince Charles will be King. Audio
The Morning Show, Damned, Spiky Gold Hunters
Film and TV reviewer Tamar Munch looks at The Morning Show, Apple TV's first big original series that explores the challenges faced by those working in morning television. She'll also touch on new… Audio
How to grow New Zealand's screen industry
It's a problem every country with a film industry is grappling with - how to make the most of the global boom in film and television production. The screen industry is worth over $3 billion to the New… Audio
Television Critic: Linda Burgess
Linda reviews The Crown and Moving Out with Kanoa. Audio
RNZ and TVNZ could be replaced with new entity
The fate of RNZ and TVNZ may soon be in the hands of Ministers. News today of a proposal to disestablish both broadcasters and create an entirely new public media entity. Audio
Television Critic: Alex Casey
Alex reviews Taskmaster, Great Kiwi Bake Off, Drag Race UK and The Beautiful World of Jeffree Star. Audio
Television Critic: Phil Wallington
TV reviewer Phil Wallington shares his thoughts on the second season of Kiwi comedy Wellington Paranormal and the TV show Batwoman. Audio
Mediawatch for 20 October 2019
MediaWorks TV on the block; comedy cuts point to bigger TV problems; rugby TV deal creates claims of conflicts and compromise Audio
MediaWorks TV on the block - what next?
Broadcasting company MediaWorks intends to sell off its television operations, putting TV channels Three, ThreeLife, the joint-venture Bravo and news service Newshub in limbo - and hundreds of jobs… Audio
Sudden comedy cuts no laughing matter for MediaWorks
Broadcaster MediaWorks is cutting key local TV comedies. Mediawatch says it’s a further sign of the company’s deepening problems and wider troubles in free-to-air television. And it is also a headache… Audio
Question of the Day for 16 October 2019
What is your favourite New Zealand television show and why? Audio
New NZ television psychological thriller, The Basement
Local TV production seems to be having a bit of a resurgence, with a host of new shows being made - including Mean Mums, Golden Boy, The Brokenwood Mysteries and now a new psychological thriller… Audio