Richard Sutherland
Statehood stoush, political polls, RNZ’s listener loss
How the media handled controversy over recognising Palestine - two political opinion polls in a day. Also: RNZ prepping out a plan to stop the loss of listeners as a former news chief tells the top… Audio
Regaining trust in a world of disinformation
Rather than shrug helplessly over a lack of trust in journalism, two New Zealand journalists are rolling up their sleeves to tackle the issue. Audio
End of the news as we know it?
This week our two biggest TV broadcasters confirmed plans to cut news programmes by midyear - and the jobs of a significant proportion of this country’s journalists. Many observers said this had been… Audio
End of the news as we know it?
This week our two biggest TV broadcasters confirmed plans to cut news programmes by midyear - and the jobs of a significant proportion of this country’s journalists. Many observers said this had been…
AudioCalling it quits after 30 years
RNZ’s head of news Richard Sutherland’s called it a day after more than 30 years in the news. He’s worked at almost every major news broadcaster in the country and led the outfit representing their… Audio
Calling it quits after 30 years
RNZ’s head of news Richard Sutherland’s called it a day after more than 30 years in the news. He’s worked at almost every major news broadcaster in the country and led the outfit representing their…
AudioThe Week in Detail: Dickason murders, KiwiSaver, and home detention
The Detail podcast brings you the issues behind the news every weekday. Here's what we covered this week. Audio
The Week in Detail: Dickason murders, KiwiSaver, and home detention
The Detail podcast brings you the issues behind the news every weekday. Here's what we covered this week.
AudioCourt reporting under the microscope
Should the media be self-censoring its court reporting of the Dickason triple murder trial as the gory details unfold? Audio
Court reporting under the microscope
Should the media be self-censoring its court reporting of the Dickason triple murder trial as the gory details unfold?
AudioMediawatch - before and after Gabrielle
Our media were in emergency mode yet again this week, offering hours of extra coverage on air, online and in print. Outlets in the hardest-hit places reported the basics - even without access to…
VideoMediawatch - before and after Gabrielle
Our media were in emergency mode yet again this week, offering hours of extra coverage on air, online and in print. Outlets in the hardest-hit places reported the basics - even without access to… Video, Audio
The risks of reporting displays of discontent - and amplifying aggro
Tuesday’s Covid protest at Parliament was a spectacle that had to be covered, but reporters who did so were targeted by protesters - and not for the first time. Does coverage risk ramping up the… Audio
The risks of reporting displays of discontent - and amplifying aggro
Tuesday’s Covid protest at Parliament was a spectacle that had to be covered, but reporters who did so were targeted by protesters - and not for the first time. Does coverage risk ramping up the…
AudioCourt document delays hindering journalism
Journalists are sometimes waiting more than a year to get their hands on court documents.
Some reporters say they don't even get a response to requests.
They say the delays are preventing the public… Audio
Prominent pundit pulls back over Muller link
Prominent political pundit Matthew Hooton has withdrawn from commentary for the time being because of a conflict caused by his link to the successful leadership bid of National MPs Todd Muller and… Audio
Prominent pundit pulls back over Muller link
Prominent political pundit Matthew Hooton has withdrawn from commentary for the time being because of a conflict caused by his link to the successful leadership bid of National MPs Todd Muller and…
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