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E-scooters - blot on the landscape, or the future of transport?
E-scooters have hit New Zealand's cities with a bang - often literally. Are they good news or bad news? And are they here to stay? Audio
Media commentator Gavin Ellis - climate change coverage
Gavin has a bouquet for the media's treatment of the climate change campaign. Also, he says it's time for NZME to call time on supporting the Chinese New Zealand Herald over its susceptibility to… Audio
Christchurch Call: Tech companies overhaul organisation to stop terrorists online
Major tech companies have grouped together to form an independent organisation specifically focused on stopping terrorists from exploiting their websites. Audio
Local policy matters
Local body voting papers have been delivered ahead of elections later this month. There are five hundred and thirty seven elections taking place for councils and health boards throughout the country… Audio
InternetNZ reacts to PM's New York big tech meeting
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has won new commitments to the Christchurch Call after meeting leaders of tech giants in New York. The call - an international pledge which aims to eliminate terrorist… Audio
When Media coverage crosses the privacy line
The England cricketer Ben Stokes has described a front-page article in the Sun newspaper about a family tragedy that happened in New Zealand 31 years ago as "disgusting" and "immoral". In a statement… Audio
Is the Chinese NZ Herald Under Chinese State Control?
Laura Walters is a senior political reporter for the Newsroom website - Chinese media experts say the Chinese NZ Herald's permits and structure means it must adhere to the censorship regime of the… Audio
Spark streaming a flop for first All Blacks' RWC match
Tech commentator, Paul Spain, joins the discussion on what went wrong for Spark Sport streaming for the first All Blacks' match of the Rugby World Cup. Audio
Television Critic: Caitlin Cherry
Following the outrage of ardent rugby fans over Spark's streaming of the RWC this weekend and grumblings about exorbitant costs - Caitlin Cherry introduces us to the free on-line streaming service… Audio
Video of serious assault on girl available on social media
Police say they're aware of a video circulating on social media showing a girl being seriously beaten near a public swimming pool in Invercargill yesterday.
Tech commentator shocked at Spark Sport's patchy rugby coverage
A technology commentator was shocked at the quality of Spark Sport's rugby coverage which interrupted Saturday night's stream of the game between the All Blacks and the Springboks. The feed was… Audio
Streaming fuss: Spark to provide refunds, screen three RWC matches live on free to air
Spark Sport says changes it has made will improve streaming quality but today's three games will screen live on TVNZ to provide confidence.
Spark Sport blames overseas network for video quality problems
Spark Sport says an overseas network is behind the video quality problems with the All Blacks' first match of the Rugby World Cup last night.
What science can teach us about happiness
Yale University psychology professor Laurie Santos teaches the university's renowned happiness course. She offers up a few small things that can help bring more happiness to our everyday lives. Video, Audio
Petrol price 'horror' trumps horror of war
A drone attack on a Saudi Arabian oil well earlier this week saw journalists resort to words like "horror" and "nightmare" but they weren't referring to the hundreds of thousands who experts say would… Audio
“Disinformation in the DNA of PR" warns expert urging ethics upgrade
People point the finger at politicians, platforms and the news media for the spread of fake news and misinformation, but an expert tells Mediawatch the PR industry’s role usually goes under the radar… Video, Audio
Councils' Christmas party “cash splash” backlash
With local elections looming, Newshub crunched the numbers on local councils “splashing cash” on Christmas parties for staff. It turned out to be a drop in the bucket, and the online exclusive… Audio
Listener feedback for 21 September 2019
Listener feedback to Saturday Morning, 21 September 2019. Audio
Press panic over Spark streaming the Rugby World Cup online
We haven't been this twitchy about tech since Y2K. Spark took a gamble by buying the World Cup broadcast rights and offering live streaming coverage to subscribers. It's sparked a flood of sceptical -… Video, Audio
James Dyson design winners
A team of Massey University students have won the National James Dyson design award with their electric delivery trike.
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