Hayden Donnell
Annoying both sides doesn't equal getting it right
Amid a barrage of criticism from across the political spectrum, Elon Musk reached for a defence beloved by editors and journalists. Audio
Annoying both sides doesn't equal getting it right
Amid a barrage of criticism from across the political spectrum, Elon Musk reached for a defence beloved by editors and journalists.
AudioMidweek Mediawatch with Hayden Donnell 2 November 2022
A publicity stunt from Christopher Luxon, Nationals vote against Fair Pay Agreements, and Auckland mayor Wayne Brown eschewing media interviews. Audio
Midweek Mediawatch - political photo ops & tech titans under pressure
Midweek Mediawatch - Hayden Donnell talks to Charlotte Ryan about how the media handle politicians' photo opportunities - and one politician keeping the media at arm's length. Also - unprecedented… Audio
Midweek Mediawatch - political photo ops & tech titans under pressure
Midweek Mediawatch - Hayden Donnell talks to Charlotte Ryan about how the media handle politicians' photo opportunities - and one politician keeping the media at arm's length. Also - unprecedented…
AudioMidweek Mediawatch: A political journalist's PR pitch
In this week's edition of Midweek Mediawatch, Hayden Donnell talks to Charlotte Ryan about Christopher Luxon's day working at McDonald's, a political journalist giving PR advice to a politician, and…
A doco revival spotlights crime and injustice
A recent revival of local prime-time TV documentaries has highlighted some thorny social issues and raised awkward questions about justice and equality. Among them was a revealing investigation this… Audio
A doco revival spotlights crime and injustice
A recent revival of local prime-time TV documentaries has highlighted some thorny social issues and raised awkward questions about justice and equality. Among them was a revealing investigation this…
AudioMidweek Mediawatch: A media tempest over Shakespeare
In this week's edition of Midweek Mediawatch, Hayden Donnell talks to Karyn Hay about a misleading and sometimes fact-free media uproar over a small arts grant, new developments in the Kamahl… Audio
Midweek Mediawatch: A media tempest over Shakespeare
In this week's edition of Midweek Mediawatch, Hayden Donnell talks to Karyn Hay about a misleading and sometimes fact-free media uproar over a small arts grant, new developments in the Kamahl…
AudioStuff proposes regional reporter restructure
A potential restructure at Stuff could see the number of journalists in regional newsrooms halved, Mediawatch understands. The media company proposes to counterbalance job losses by establishing a new… Audio
Stuff proposes cutbacks in regional newsrooms
Stuff is planning a restructure in its local and regional newspapers which could see job cuts in five newsrooms - and a new unit covering regional breaking news.
Stuff proposes cutbacks in regional newsrooms
Stuff is planning a restructure in its local and regional newspapers which could see job cuts in five newsrooms - and a new unit covering regional breaking news.
AudioThe media and low local election turnout
Once again the local elections were plagued by low voter turnout and a lack of engagement. Is the media coverage, or lack thereof, contributing to the problem - and what can it do to help? Audio
The media and low local election turnout
Once again the local elections were plagued by low voter turnout and a lack of engagement. Is the media coverage, or lack thereof, contributing to the problem - and what can it do to help?
AudioMidweek Mediawatch
Hayden Donnell joins the show for Midweek Mediawatch. This week: pictures of journalists in urinals, racism in the media, and TVNZ is in the gun over its new show FBoy Island. Audio
Midweek Mediawatch: Journalists become the story
In this week's edition of Midweek Mediawatch, Hayden Donnell talks to Karyn Hay about journalists coming under fire from the subjects of their stories and an unsurprising scandal over a TVNZ reality… Audio
Midweek Mediawatch: Journalists become the story
In this week's edition of Midweek Mediawatch, Hayden Donnell talks to Karyn Hay about journalists coming under fire from the subjects of their stories and an unsurprising scandal over a TVNZ reality…
AudioHard stats and new voices enter the 'youth crime spike' coverage
Two new pieces of reporting have added context and depth to the headlines blaring about a youth crime wave. Audio
Hard stats and new voices enter the 'youth crime spike' coverage
Two new pieces of reporting have added context and depth to the headlines blaring about a youth crime wave.
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