Civil Defence
Cyclone survival not the sexy story
The strongest cyclone to hit coastal India for years yielded spectacular shots of devastation for TV news and social media this week. But the real story was why so few people died in such a poor and…
AudioMedia big and small step up to keep fires covered
The Nelson Tasman fires were a major challenge for the big media outlets to cover with no idea how bad it would get or how long they would last. Local media also played a crucial role too - including… Audio
Media big and small step up to keep fires covered
The Nelson Tasman fires were a major challenge for the big media outlets to cover with no idea how bad it would get or how long they would last. Local media also played a crucial role too - including…
Audio1XX keeps it local in tough times
The Radio Broadcaster of the Year prize usually goes to a big name in the business with nationwide reach. But this year the honour went to a distinctly local outfit for its response to a local crisis… Audio
1XX keeps it local in tough times
The Radio Broadcaster of the Year prize usually goes to a big name in the business with nationwide reach. But this year the honour went to a distinctly local outfit for its response to a local crisis…
AudioAre You Y2K OK?
In last year of the old millennium, governments and businesses warned us all of the dangers of the Y2K Bug. So did the hype help? Or was this bug never going to bite? Audio
The night the lights went out in Auckland
Auckland, 1998. After a long, hot summer, the lights suddenly go out in the city. Audio
A Q&A on questions and answers : the rules and process of question time
You ask a question. You get an answer. You’d think Question Time would be easy. But MPs constantly get it wrong, and often on purpose. The House gets a tutorial from Parliament’s quiz masters. Audio
A Q&A on questions and answers : the rules and process of question time
You ask a question. You get an answer. You’d think Question Time would be easy. But MPs constantly get it wrong, and often on purpose. The House gets a tutorial from Parliament’s quiz masters.
AudioDebating the address
The Governor General has officially summoned the new Parliament and now MPs are debating whether to send her a thank you note. Video, Audio
Debating the address
The Governor General has officially summoned the new Parliament and now MPs are debating whether to send her a thank you note.
Video, Audio‘Many men feel very shamed’- Domestic violence victims protection bill
A bill to give victims of domestic violence better protections at work could encourage more men to open up but lawyers warn the bill's current drafting still needs work. Audio
‘Many men feel very shamed’- Domestic violence victims protection bill
A bill to give victims of domestic violence better protections at work could encourage more men to open up but lawyers warn the bill's current drafting still needs work.
AudioShaken into action
When disaster strikes, the demand for news is immediate and intense - but the chaos makes it much harder for the media to get what people want. Mediawatch looks at how reporters and editors responded… Audio
Shaken into action
When disaster strikes, the demand for news is immediate and intense - but the chaos makes it much harder for the media to get what people want. Mediawatch looks at how reporters and editors responded…
AudioRaising the alarm when quakes strike
Reports of a post-quake tsunami on the way caused near-panic around Gisborne 10 years ago, and prompted a promise it wouldn't happen again. Did the authorities and the media get it right when a closer…
Selling the spirit
A moving moment involving a Kiwi competitor in Rio was hailed worldwide as the embodiment of 'Olympic spirit'. But not everyone in the media agreed.
Red Cross Local Legend - Margaret Rankine
Lynda Chanwai-Earle meets Red Cross and local legend Margaret Rankin. An Eastbourne resident, Margaret will never forget one of the worst storms ever to hit our coasts. Witnessing the sinking of the… Audio
