New York Times
Truth and the changing media landscape
Jill Abramson was the first woman to become executive editor of The New York Times before she was fired in 2014, becoming a poster-girl for working women described as "too pushy". In her book… Audio
Kiwi kidnapped in Syria last seen in 2018 - NY Times journo
The New York Times journalist covering the kidnapping of New Zealand nurse Louisa Akavai says her medical skills have been useful to Islamic State, and the hope is that they have kept her alive… Video, Audio
Gisborne Boys High First XV featured in NY Times
Gisborne Boys High School, a school with just over 800 pupils, made it into the New York Times yesterday with a feature on its First XV rugby team. Deputy principal and First XV assistant coach, Tom… Audio
Bill Cunningham: photography and friendships
New York Times photographer Bill Cunningham was one of the late 20th century's most influential trend spotters and style authorities. He died two years ago, on 25 June 2016, and now his photos and… Audio
Did journalists contribute to Clinton's defeat?
New York Times reporter Amy Chozick is the author of a revealing new memoir, "Chasing Hillary: Ten Years, Two Presidential Campaigns, And One Intact Glass Ceiling." It is a personal, frank, and often… Audio
Auckland Writers Festival lineup unveiled
A rock star of Norwegian literature Karl Ove Knausgaard and New York Times number one bestselling author Karen Joy Fowler will be among the big names taking part in May's Auckland Writers Festival… Audio
Uma Thurman speaks out on Weinstein abuse
In 2017 actress Uma Thurman was asked on the red carpet if she had any comment to make about the Harvey Weinstein accusations. She has now written a New York Times article levelling accusations of her… Audio
Can you buy social media influence?
An investigation by The New York Times goes inside the so-called 'Follower Factory' to reveal the extent to which some people, including big name celebrities and sports people, will go to for… Audio
Could the Mueller probe close in on Trump's inner circle?
After charges against two of US President Donald Trump's campaign members, and a guilty plea from a third, where might Special Counsel Robert Mueller's Russia collusion investigation be heading next… Audio
NZ's connection to Washington's new breed of lobbyist
New York Times writer Nick Confessore talks with Kathryn Ryan about the new breed of lobbyist appearing in Donald Trump's Washington, the connection with New Zealand, and a lavish party held at our… Audio
This Way Up for 16 July 2016 (Part 2)
The Hum is described as an 'an anomalous sound heard around the world', a low frequency noise documented by thousands of people since the 70's, including hundreds of reported cases here in NZ. Then… Audio
Obituaries: a dying art
Writing obituaries is a dying art. Memorialising the lives and the deaths of the rich and the famous tends to be done online, often in 140 characters or less. One place where the tradition and the art… Video, Audio, Gallery
Will Shortz - New York Times crossword maestro
For more than 20 years, New York Times Crossword Puzzle editor Will Shortz has challenged people to fill in the empty black and white grids in with all the right words. He clues us in on his view of… Audio
New York Times CEO sued over discrimination
The chief executive of the New York Times is facing a multi-million dollar lawsuit alleging an "environment rife with discrimination based on age, race and gender".
Going native: brands blending with the media
Companies looking for new ways to get their message across are turning to native advertising and content marketing. But is advertising in disguise in the best interests of the audience? Audio
Going native: brands blending with the media
Companies looking for new ways to get their message across are turning to native advertising and content marketing. But is advertising in disguise in the best interests of the audience?
AudioUpsetting images of death in the news
Last week, images of the on-air shooting of a TV crew were broadcast widely, and some footage was even uploaded by the killer himself for all to see - including the media. One week later, photos of… Audio
Upsetting images of death in the news
Last week, images of the on-air shooting of a TV crew were broadcast widely, and some footage was even uploaded by the killer himself for all to see - including the media. One week later, photos of…
AudioMining for meaning in the age of digitised data
Writing code, understanding algorithms and dealing with dumps of digital data: computer science and applied maths methods are becoming key skills in the world's newsrooms. Specialist data journalists… Audio
Mining for meaning in the age of digitised data
Writing code, understanding algorithms and dealing with dumps of digital data: computer science and applied maths methods are becoming key skills in the world's newsrooms. Specialist data journalists…
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