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Trump move could scrap or weaken law that protects social media companies
US President Donald Trump says he will introduce legislation that may scrap or weaken a law that has protected internet companies, including Twitter and Facebook.
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Donald Trump unveils social media executive order
US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order that could allow US officials to punish social media companies for how they police their content.
The… Audio
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Google sees resurgence in state-backed hacking, phishing related to Covid-19
Security experts at Google sent 1755 warnings in April to users whose accounts were targets of government-backed attackers, following a resurgence in hacking…
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Trump to sign executive order on social media - White House
28 May 2020US President Donald Trump will sign an executive order on social media companies, White House officials say after Trump threatened to shut down the platform he…
Trump move could scrap or weaken law that protects social media companies
US President Donald Trump says he will introduce legislation that may scrap or weaken a law that has protected internet companies, including Twitter and Facebook.
Donald Trump unveils social media executive order
US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order that could allow US officials to punish social media companies for how they police their content.
The president was enraged by Twitter adding a… Audio
Google sees resurgence in state-backed hacking, phishing related to Covid-19
Security experts at Google sent 1755 warnings in April to users whose accounts were targets of government-backed attackers, following a resurgence in hacking and phishing attempts related to the…
Trump to sign executive order on social media - White House
US President Donald Trump will sign an executive order on social media companies, White House officials say after Trump threatened to shut down the platform he accused of stifling conservative voices.
Proposed legal framework on web filter 'too far' - InternetNZ
InternetNZ says it objects to the government wanting to put a legal framework around creating a nationwide web filter on objectionable material. Audio
Innovative change needed for Māori media to survive
Opinion - Media leaders must help to ensure that Māori perspectives and diversity of voice are guaranteed and valued within the sector, writes Shane Taurima.
ASA to fast-track removing misleading Covid-19 ads
At least seven companies have been forced to change or take down advertisements referencing Covid-19 following complaints to the Advertising Standards Authority.
ASA stepping in over Covid-19 references in ads
At least seven companies have been forced to change or take down advertisements referencing Covid-19 following complaints to the Advertising Standards Authority.
The action follows a flurry of… Audio
InternetNZ slams government's internet filter proposal
InternetNZ has slammed the government's proposal to set up a nationwide internet filter which would block out harmful content online.
The filter is being considered as part of the government's wider… Audio
Midweek Mediawatch - tough time for Todd's team
On this week's Midweek Mediawatch, Hayden Donnell talks to Bryan Crump about some tough interviews for National's incoming leadership team, a new owner's big plans for Stuff, and journalist joy at a… Audio
Midweek Mediawatch with Hayden Donnell
Hayden is back for another look a this week's big media stories. Audio
MediaWorks staff to hear details of proposed redundancies
The radio arm of MediaWorks is meeting with staff today about proposed redundancies.
Podcast Critic: Molly Jones
Molly Jones joins Jesse to talk about podcasts The Happiness Lab, Unlocking us, Brene Brown and Radio Headspace. Audio
It's Behind You - a comedy horror play
A new comedy-horror play called 'It's Behind You' will be perfomed live online this Thursday. Audio
Media commentator Andrew Holden
Stuff chief executive Sinead Boucher has purchased Stuff from its Australian owners Nine Entertainment for $1.00, what happens now. And there have been large scale job losses at Mediaworks. Audio
Covid-19 tracing app 'unusable' for blind and those with low vision
Experts in technology for the blind and people with low vision are slamming the government for releasing a contact tracing app they can't use.
Stuff brought back to NZ ownership for $1
It's been hailed as a bold, dramatic and brave move.
Yesterday it was announced that the chief executive of Stuff has bought the company for $1 and has plans for staff shareholders.
Sinead Boucher… Audio
Government Covid-19 tracing app slammed as inaccessible
Blind people are slamming the Government for releasing a contact tracing app they can't use.
They say the Covid Tracer app launched six days ago lacks even the most basic functions to let low vision… Audio
Stuff editor says purchase could mean more local advertising
The editor of one of Stuff's regional papers believes returning the company to New Zealand ownership will mean a lot to its readers and there could be a boost in local advertising.
Stuff chief… Audio
Mediaworks stuggling financially, 130 staff could lose jobs
130 people will likely lose their jobs at Mediaworks this week - as the company that owns TV station Three and multiple radio stations struggles finacially because of covid. Staff were called to a… Audio
