Colin Peacock
Covid inquiry 2, fiscal holes set for re-run, TVNZ bias check
The backers of the second official inquiry into the Covid response say it's crucial for preparing us for the next pandemic - but the media mostly zeroed in on whether big-name politicians would show… Audio
Covid inquiry 2, fiscal holes set for re-run, TVNZ bias check
The backers of the second official inquiry into the Covid response say it's crucial for preparing us for the next pandemic - but the media mostly zeroed in on whether big-name politicians would show… Audio
Midweek- local papers fold, BBC & ABC fallout, RNZ exec goes
The closure of more local newspapers, further fallout for the BBC and the ABC over editorial handling of Gaza, senior RNZ exec resigns - and peacock persecution. Audio
Awkward opinions test backbone, a picture of health
Mediawatch looks at a sudden slew of stuff on screen about life at the coal face in health, hospitals and hospices. Is the up close and personal approach also political? Speaking of political… Audio
OMG! Is it WW3?, AI telling us what we want to hear
It was hard for media all around the world to work out what happened in the Middle East. But claims that WW3 and global recession might be upon us here were rolled back within a day. Also: Chat GPT's… Audio
Midweek - Fog of war, Seymour vs media, dating start-up hiccups
The media's difficulties sorting out the fact from fiction in the Middle East fog of war, entrepreneur cites negative coverage selling dating business, David Seymour taking on the media - again - and… Audio
Sick leave saga, public v private health claims
Mediawatch looks at the debate over whether private or public providers should be cutting waiting lists for surgery, or what combo of both will work best - and how sick leave suddenly surged to the… Audio
Sick leave saga, public v private health claims
Mediawatch looks at the debate over whether private or public providers should be cutting waiting lists for surgery, or what combo of both will work best - and how sick leave suddenly surged to the… Audio
Local election promises, Greg Hywood, play about the past
Some local election hopefuls are already pitching policies publicly. Are media checking them out before putting them in the news? Also: an Aussie once in charge of our papers talks about where the… Audio
Midweek - LA aggro, advocacy ads, David v media
Coverage of the aggro in LA; media feel the heat from advocacy ads, why David Seymour snubs Morning Report, the controversy created by dangerous combat-type cash prize contests Audio
Stuff twins up with Trade Me, NZME top table change
The same day Stuff twinned up with Trade Me, its big rival NZME overhauled its board and ushered in a self-described 'agitator' from overseas. But both are banking on profitable property platforms at… Audio
Mini Midweek Mediawatch
Colin Peacock pops in on a Tuesday to discuss the long-rumoured, now-announced merger cooked up between TradeMe and Stuff. Audio
Stuff and TradeMe to merge
Stuff and TradeMe have announced a merger, with TradeMe to take a 50 percent stake in Stuff Digital Audio
The climate for climate change coverage, Run It Straight
The state of climate change reporting in a changed political climate - and a time when the media have their own existential emergency. Also - how the Run It Straight went from social media phenomenon… Audio
Midweek - Herald streaming, RNZ falling, Deputy Dave deepdives
The Herald's new streaming news show, RNZ National listeners tuning out, David Seymour's political past under the spotlight. Audio
Dead c-word strategy & c-bomb fallout, AI in BBC news
Coverage of the outcry sparked by the sudden change to legislation for pay equity claims - and how one rude word in one newspaper column derailed the debate. Also - AI at the BBC: how the world's… Audio
Midweek - C-bomb rocks the House, NZME truce
Midweek - Sunday Star Times C-bomb rocks the House. Also - the governemnt's social media ban gets big backing, and a possible truce in the NZME boardroom battle. Audio
Sudden surge of concern about social media, sport on screen
An entire generation's grown up with little regulation of their digital world. But this week there was a sudden surge of political concern about social media for teens. Also: NZ Rugby's in the red… Audio
Sudden surge of concern about social media, sport on screen
An entire generation's grown up with little regulation of their digital world. But this week there was a sudden surge of political concern about social media for teens. Also: NZ Rugby's in the red… Audio
Midweek - NZME compromises, podcast self-destructs, email angst
A new compromise candidate emerges to lead NZME - along with some undisclosed outsourcing. Also: 1News scoop about Erica Stanford's emails draws fire from talk radio, a politics podcast podcast's… Audio
