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Sky rejigs its offerings - but what next?
Sky TV’s slashing of its prices was an inevitable response to cheaper digital entertainment options on the market. Can it keep and create customers in the online era when exclusive rights to the All…
AudioBits+Bytes: iPhone battery refund?
The latest tech news and your questions answered with Peter Griffin. This week, the latest in the Apple iPhone throttling saga: could it be about to offer refunds for repair costs to the millions of… Audio
52 films by women #14: Daughters of the Dust
Daughters of the Dust was the first film by an African-American woman to get a US theatrical release and then it disappeared. Luckily for us, says Dan Slevin, Netflix is now streaming it for everyone.
…Jon Ronson: the cost of free pornography
Writer and journalist Jon Ronson has made a career out of investigating unusual characters. He explores the porn industry in his podcast series The Butterfly Effect. Audio
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Online services like Netflix, iTunes and Amazon work out what we like based on what we do online.
News websites know what we have read and shared, but not what we might want next. Mediawatch meets a… Audio
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News websites know what we have read and shared, but not what we might want next. Mediawatch meets a…
AudioViewing with Tamar Munch
Freelance publicist and viewing consumer Tamar Munch has been watching three very different adaptaions: Alias Grace, based on Margaret Atwood's novel and She's Gotta Have It based on Spike Lee's film… Audio
52 films by women #12: Mudbound
With Mudbound, African-American director Dee Rees announces herself as a filmmaker to reckon with, says Dan Slevin. Video
Netflix: inside the global entertainment network
With over 100 million subscribers worldwide, the streaming service Netflix has revolutionised the way that we access and consume TV shows and films. So what is behind its remarkable popularity, and… Audio
'House of Cards' cancelled in wake of Spacey assault claims
Netflix's political drama House of Cards will end its run after an upcoming sixth season, the streaming service said.
Viewing with Paul Casserly
TV and Film writer Paul Casserly reviews new movie Frantz, which opens this week, and the twisted comedy Toast of London, just launched on Netflix. Audio
Controversial new Netflix film gets RP16 rating
The Eating Disorder Association is preparing for an influx of people reaching out for help with today's release of the Netflix film, To the Bone.
Another controversial Netflix film released today
Today another controversial Netflix movie is out, this time it focuses on eating disorders. Audio
Culture clash over controversial comedy
Heard the one about the Aussie comedian, the Tongan teenager and the New Zealand TV channel? No-one’s laughing now after Maori TV's top brass stepped in to dump a controversial comedy after one… Audio
Culture clash over controversial comedy
Heard the one about the Aussie comedian, the Tongan teenager and the New Zealand TV channel? No-one’s laughing now after Maori TV's top brass stepped in to dump a controversial comedy after one…
AudioAppetite for reality over reality TV?
Leaving Neverland pulled in a huge audience for TVNZ recently but documentaries are few and far between on our main TV channels these days. Three new streaming services offering nothing but…
Netflix teen suicide series gets unique classification
The Censor's Office has created a new classification especially for a Netflix series, which means teenagers must watch it with a parent or guardian.
Censor creates new rating for controversial Netflix series
The Censor's office has created an entirely new classification specifically for the Netflix show about teenage suicide, 13 Reasons Why. It's now RP18 which means someone under 18 needs to view the… Audio
Netflix show prompts parents to discuss suicide prevention
Parents, teachers and social workers have met to seek advice on how to deal with the topic of suicide following the release of controversial Netflix show 13 Reasons Why.
Parents talk about suicide prevention following Netflix show
Parents and community members gathered in Glen Eden last night to discuss suicide risk and how to talk to children about such a sensitive subject. It comes in the wake of a controversial Netflix… Audio
