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Shoddy statistics get the thumbs up emoji from media
Many media outlets reported interesting poll findings this week about using emojis at work. The only problem: the poll was almost meaningless, statistically-speaking. But it's far from the first time…
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Shoddy statistics get the thumbs up emoji from media
Many media outlets reported interesting poll findings this week about using emojis at work. The only problem: the poll was almost meaningless, statistically-speaking. But it's far from the first time…
AudioSpoof ad backfires on admen
A local ad agency’s “out-of-season April fool” was meant to go viral, grab the media’s attention and boost a brand of toothbrush. It didn't work. Audio
Has the allure of TV worn off?
Toni Street and Mike Hosking announced yesterday that they are leaving their prime-time TV 1 show Seven Sharp. The news has come as a surprise to viewers, and now debate turns to who will replace the… Audio
Prime time presenters call it quits
Toni Street and Mike Hosking are quitting TVNZ’s Seven Sharp to spend more time with their families - and their respective radio networks. What next for a show that's often in the news because of its… Audio
Prime time presenters call it quits
Toni Street and Mike Hosking are quitting TVNZ’s Seven Sharp to spend more time with their families - and their respective radio networks. What next for a show that's often in the news because of its…
AudioMike Hosking gets it wrong, again - Māori Party
Māori Party co-leader Marama Fox says Mike Hosking has got it wrong again. The Seven Sharp presenter went to air last night to clarify a blunder over his earlier comments that people needed to be on… Audio
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There’s been heaps of coverage of Team New Zealand’s triumph in Bermuda lately, but lots of it came courtesy of the organisers, the teams and their sponsors. RNZ’s man at the Cup tells Mediawatch it… Audio
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There’s been heaps of coverage of Team New Zealand’s triumph in Bermuda lately, but lots of it came courtesy of the organisers, the teams and their sponsors. RNZ’s man at the Cup tells Mediawatch it…
AudioControversial comments cleared - but condemned
The broadcasting watchdog has ruled controversial comments about racism and representation by TV host Mike Hosking did not breach broadcasting standards. Audio
Controversial comments cleared - but condemned
The broadcasting watchdog has ruled controversial comments about racism and representation by TV host Mike Hosking did not breach broadcasting standards.
AudioMock shock over fake coke joke
News media here and overseas couldn't resist a yarn linking a government minister with drugs and a primary school, but it wasn't really news. Audio
Mock shock over fake coke joke
News media here and overseas couldn't resist a yarn linking a government minister with drugs and a primary school, but it wasn't really news.
AudioContrasting coverage of refugee resettlement
Coverage of Syrian refugees getting settled this past week was heartwarming, but it didn't give a full picture. Audio
Contrasting coverage of refugee resettlement
Coverage of Syrian refugees getting settled this past week was heartwarming, but it didn't give a full picture.
AudioHow the media butchered the story about the cancer risks of meat
Why have so many media outlets reported that processed meat is as likely to cause cancer as smoking or asbestos? No scientist has said any such thing. Where were the experts to tell us what was true… Audio
How the media butchered the story about the cancer risks of meat
Why have so many media outlets reported that processed meat is as likely to cause cancer as smoking or asbestos? No scientist has said any such thing. Where were the experts to tell us what was true…
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