Censorship
NZ want regulation on harmful content online - report
New Zealanders want greater accountability from social-media companies to stop harmful and inappropriate content from being circulated.
A Classification Office report said 83 percent of people are… Audio
Fans ask Lizzo to remove song over offensive lyric
US singer Lizzo has put out a new version of her single, Grrrls, after fans asked her to remove the ableist slur from the lyrics.
Slaves to the algorithm?
Big tech and social media bosses pledged to eradicate online extremism in Christchurch Call three years ago in Paris - and today they claim atrocities which echo the 15 March massacre don't go viral… Audio
Slaves to the algorithm?
Big tech and social media bosses pledged to eradicate online extremism in Christchurch Call three years ago in Paris - and today they claim atrocities which echo the 15 March massacre don't go viral…
AudioMediawatch for 15 May 2022
Re- Platformed - Sean Plunket launches new live outlet urging listeners to 'join the resistance'; outgoing censor on plans to re-jig regulation of media content. Audio
Outgoing chief censor calls for media regulation re-jig
The Chief Censor’s Office used to worry about the odd boundary-pushing book, film or video game. These days it's extreme stuff published online that forms the bulk of the work. David Shanks leaves… Audio
Outgoing chief censor calls for media regulation re-jig
The Chief Censor’s Office used to worry about the odd boundary-pushing book, film or video game. These days it's extreme stuff published online that forms the bulk of the work. David Shanks leaves…
Audio'Shameful' suppression of Armenian flag at Ataturk memorial
A Wellington man who claims police threatened to trespass him from an Anzac Day memorial if he displayed an Armenian flag in memory of genocide victims says it is "shameful".
Chinese censors try to block video about lockdown conditions
It's now five weeks since Shanghai's population was first ordered to stay at home as part of an extremely strict lockdown to halt Covid-19 spread.
Nicola Saker: Why my Dad became an 'enemy of the state'
The current issue of North and South magazine tells the fascinating story - under the headline "Enemies of the State?" - of Dorian Saker and some of his classmates falling under suspicion as suspected… Audio
The weird wonders of Wikipedia
Neuroscience student Annie Rauwerda loves trivia that's both educational and funny and Wikipedia is her favourite source. A couple of years ago in lockdown, the 22-year-old started sharing screenshots… Audio
Hong Kong police raid pro-democracy news outlet, arrest six
Set up in 2014 as a non-profit, Stand News is the most prominent remaining pro-democracy publication in Hong Kong
Submissions: Advice that causes change
A bill on internet censorship shows why giving advice to Parliament is worth the effort. Select Committees, bills change. Audio
Submissions: Advice that causes change
A bill on internet censorship shows why giving advice to Parliament is worth the effort. Select Committees, bills change.
AudioIndia asks Twitter to take down tweets critical of Covid-19 handling
The Indian government asked social media platform Twitter to take down dozens of tweets that were critical of India's handling of the coronavirus outbreak, as cases of Covid-19 again hit a world…
Andrea Gardner on having her award winner modified
"Please note the photo above has been edited to obscure the nudity in this print version of the article in order to avoid offending readers. The unedited photo can be viewed on our website on the… Audio, Gallery
Battle against online harm beefs up censor's power
The government wants to beef up the chief censor’s power to root out harmful and hateful stuff online - but opposition politicians and internet freedom advocates say this is an overreach which could… Audio
Battle against online harm beefs up censor's power
The government wants to beef up the chief censor’s power to root out harmful and hateful stuff online - but opposition politicians and internet freedom advocates say this is an overreach which could…
AudioCould China become a western news desert?
The Australian media’s last news journalists in China quit the country in a hurry this week. For the first time in nearly 50 years there’s no-one from across the ditch covering this critical country -… Audio
Could China become a western news desert?
The Australian media’s last news journalists in China quit the country in a hurry this week. For the first time in nearly 50 years there’s no-one from across the ditch covering this critical country -…
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