Gavin Ellis

Bouquets for columnists who are writing about normal life rather than calamity, disfunction and angst. Stories about cats, dentists, tea and writer's block. Audio

The leaked New York Times digital innovation report and what can learn from it about moving to on-line publication. Audio

Media commentator Gavin Ellis discusses the coverage of the Budget and recent departures high up in the journalism world. Audio

Gavin Ellis discusses Radio New Zealand CEO Paul Thompson's recent speech on the digital future, plus the TVNZ report on Shane Taurima and Fairfax's slash and burn across the ditch. Audio

The Official Information Act request that precipitated the exposure of Maurice Williamson's relationship with Chinese businessman Donghua Liu and his subsequent demise as a minister, and; a new Chief… Audio

Media commentator Gavin Ellis reflects on the coverage of ANZAC day. Audio

Topics: A court ruling on right to privacy for children of celebrities; the decline of television users in New Zealand. Audio

David Cunliffe's non-appearance on Campbell live last night; Native Affairs and issues that effect Maoridom; Coverage of the Royal Tour; Presenter leaving Seven Sharp. Audio

Media commentator Gavin Ellis discusses the Law Commission report on suicide reporting, and the reaction to Rachel Smalley "off mic" comments. Audio

Discusses Geoff Robinson's final day on Morning Report, and beefing up the Press Council. Audio

Gavin Ellis discusses media news including the Press Council extending its reach. Audio

The difficulties of reporting a developing mystery in the case of the missing Malaysian plane, and the effect on conspiracy theorists. Audio

The birth of a newspaper in Australia, and do news editors have a real idea of what people want to read? Audio

How the media is covering the Ukraine crisis. Audio

The death of Charlotte Dawson in the media. The coverage of the the Winter Olympics in Sochi. Audio

Shane Taurima resigns from TVNZ. Audio

Media commentator Gavin Ellis. Audio

The rejig of Seven Sharp and Paul Henry's new TV show plus Bauer gets the go-ahead to buy NZ Magazines. Audio

Gavin discusses articles that caught his attention over the holidays and has shares some predictions about what we might see happening on the media landscape this year. Audio

Sports commentator Richard Boock, media commentator Gavin Ellis, business commentator Rod Oram and political commentators Matthew Hooton and Mike Williams wrap up the major stories of 2013. Audio