Media
New digital 'whodunnit series spotlights epidemic of image-based abuse
A new digital whodunnit comedy series puts the spotlight on the dangers and growing epidemic of image-based abuse and bullying. Inspired by millennial television shows like Gossip Girl, The Sender is… Audio
Best Song Eva: Robyn Malcolm
Robyn joins Jim to talk about the new Netflix series she stars in and shares her 'Best Song Eva'. Audio
Mediawatch: Who calls the shots after change at the top?
Two big media players made huge moves on the same day as Stuff twinned with Trade Me while NZME shook up its boardroom.
Stuff twins up with Trade Me, NZME top table change
The same day Stuff twinned up with Trade Me, its big rival NZME overhauled its board and ushered in a self-described 'agitator' from overseas. But both are banking on profitable property platforms at… Audio
Rob Sarkies: Pike River
Director Rob Sarkies' new film Pike River tells the story of the fight for justice after one of the worst mining disasters in New Zealand's history. Audio
Film Review: The Surfer & Mountainhead
Film reviewer Dom Corry shares is take on new Nicolas Cage thriller 'The Surfer' & 'Mountainhead' a new comedy from Succession creater Jesse Armstrong. Audio
RNZ among Radio and Podcast Award winners
RNZ's news and podcasts were prominent among the winners at this year's Radio and Podcast Awards.
Podcast Critic
Regular Afternoons podcast critic Alan Doak has been listening to Instant Genius by the folk that make BBC Science Focus Magazine and The Economics of Everyday Things hosted by journalist Zachary… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 5 June 2025
In today's episode, questions are being raised about why the Prime Minister's office did not know that a senior press secretary was investigated by police last year, it's a worrying time for residents… Audio
Former PM Dame Jacinda Ardern back in spotlight with release of new book
Former prime minister Dame Jacinda Ardern has put herself back in the media spotlight this week - giving a string of interviews - here and overseas to promote her new memoir. AUT Communications School… Audio
Rebellion and Innovation
This episode traces the bold ideas and brave voices that have shaped Aotearoa, from world-first inventions like the electric fence to the acts of defiance that challenged the status quo.
Rebellion and Innovation
This episode traces the bold ideas and brave voices that have shaped Aotearoa, from world-first inventions like the electric fence to the acts of defiance that challenged the status quo. Audio
Midweek - Stuff & NZME, video hiccups, lost in the edit
Stuff/Trade me marriage, NZME settles board stoush. Also - teething troubles at the Herald's new show, the pivot to video - and the power of the edit in politics. Audio
Introducing: RNZ100: A Century of Stories
RNZ100: A Century of Stories is a six-part podcast celebrating 100 years of broadcasting in Aotearoa New Zealand. Hosted by Mike McRoberts, it showcases the connection RNZ has brought to New… Audio
No changes to news with Trade Me sale - Stuff boss
The new ownership structure is about expanding and diversifying the business, Sinead Boucher says. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 4 June 2025
In today's episode, according to results out on Wednesday morning, the left bloc would have enough support to govern, the Privacy Commissioner says facial recognition technology in North Island… Audio
Labour up, National down in RNZ-Reid Research poll
A new RNZ-Reid Research opinion poll suggests opposition parties are in a position to govern. Former Labour minister Stuart Nash and former ACT minister Heather Roy spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Labour leader Chris Hipkins on latest RNZ-Reid Research poll
According to results out on Wednesday morning, the left bloc would have enough support to govern. Labour leader Chris Hipkins spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Steven Joyce new chair of NZME board
After a shareholders meeting on Tuesday media company NZME - which owns the New Zealand Herald and Newstalk ZB - has a revamped board. Former editor of the New Zealand Herald and media commentator… Audio
Stuff owner on Trade Me buying half of Stuff Digital
Trade Me is set to buy half of Stuff Digital in what is likely to be a multi-million-dollar deal. Stuff owner Sinead Boucher spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
