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BBC under pressure from outside - and within amid edit scandal
A single edit in a Panorama episode ended up at the epicentre of what some are now calling an existential crisis for the world's biggest broadcaster.
BBC under political pressure from outside - and within
One edit in one episode ended up at the epicentre of major crisis for the world's biggest public broadcaster. Trump might take the BBC to the cleaners over it while media rivals crank up the damage to… Audio
BBC under political pressure from outside - and within
One edit in one episode ended up at the epicentre of major crisis for the world's biggest public broadcaster. Trump might take the BBC to the cleaners over it while media rivals crank up the damage to… Audio
Can you really talk to the dead using AI?
We tried out 'deathbots' so you don't have to.
Corey Baker: Dancing with the celebrities
Corey Baker's career has taken him from Hornby to Hollywood. The choreographer and filmmaker has worked with Lady Gaga, Tim Burton and Dua Lipa, among others. Video, Audio
Hamish McKenzie: The impact of independent journalism
Otago-born Hamish McKenzie co-founded subscription publishing start-up Substack and is its Chief Writing Officer. Audio
Trust the real casualty in the latest BBC scandal
Editing scandal at BBC sparks 'existential crisis' for public-service broadcaster and puts the spotlight on trust in journalism.
The BBC edit heard around the world
Editing scandal at BBC sparks 'existential crisis' for public-service broadcaster and puts the spotlight on trust in journalism. Audio
Midweek - Shocker coppers, BBC bloodbath, Te Pati Maori
Two top BBC bosses quit in wake of Trump editing scandal, Police top brass blasted by damning IPCA report, Te Pati Maori meltdown prompts more media criticism. Audio
Fallout following resignation of top BBC staff
The BBC's outgoing secretary-general Tim Davie, has told staff members the organisation has made mistakes, but needs to fight for its journalism. Correspondent Stuart Smith spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss… Audio
Trump threatens to sue BBC for $1 billion
The broadcaster has apologised, and its boss has resigned, over an edit of a Trump speech, saying it was "misleading".
'The Convert' star Tioreore Ngatai-Melbourne tributes Lee Tamahori
Today we acknowledge the death of Lee Tamahori, Ngati Porou, the pioneering Kiwi filmmaker behind 'Once Were Warriors' and 'Mahana'. Jesse speaks to actress Tioreore Ngatai-Melbourne, the star of his… Audio
TV Critic: 'The Twelve' and 'The Diplomat'
Let's talk about what's good to watch on the small screen. Claire Chitham tells Jesse about the new seasons of The Diplomat and The Twelve. Audio
Saving the marriage of journalism and the people
Survey after survey has shown our trust in the news seriously slipping, but the latest one asks Kiwis why.
Saving the marriage between journalism and the people
Surveys say our trust in the news is slipping seriously, but the latest one asks Kiwis why and what might get it back, and an RNZ editor's new book zeroes in on how to repair the relationship. Also… Audio
Saving the marriage between journalism and the people
Surveys say our trust in the news is slipping seriously, but the latest one asks Kiwis why and what might get it back, and an RNZ editor's new book zeroes in on how to repair the relationship. Also… Audio
Christian White: an almost accidental author
He once sold sandwiches but thanks to the overnight success of his debut novel, Christian White can now focus on telling stories - especially scary ones. Audio
Pacific news wrap with Christina Persico for 8 November 2025
Pacific news wrap with Christina Persico for 8 November 2025. Audio
Film Review: TOITU Visual Sovereignty
Film critic Kate Rodger joins us to share her film recommendations. Predator Badlands - in cinemas TOITU: Visual Sovereignty - go here to see venues Audio
The secret to making a good scent
A new six-part video series that dives into the world of perfumery in Aotearoa kicks off on Monday. Journey of Scent is billed as a sensory adventure that takes us into a world that we rarely get to… Audio
