Media

Analysis - Mediawatch looks at the background to the state broadcaster reducing scope and scale and asks if the scrapped media merger was a missed opportunity.

That's just one item on a list of proposed changes it presented to staff today as it aims to find $30 million in savings.

Mediawatch - Humans have an inherent negativity bias. Do we really want feel-good news in not-so-good times?

Mediawatch - Local media helped drive the backlash to the u-turn on rebuilding Dunedin Hospital. But can they campaign on issues while also reporting them fairly?

A look at the words we find the most confusing, satisfying, irritating, beautiful, and just plain revolting.

It's unhappy with the Fair Digital News Bargaining Bill, which would force tech giants to pay news organisations for their content.

'Paddy' Gower is most impressive in this memoir when he's most vulnerable, David Hill writes.

Mediawatch talks to the boss of Australia's public broadcaster about what it's up to - and up against - across the Tasman.

A study has found brands with more inclusive advertising practices had more sales and higher customer loyalty.

Coverage of the trial blurred the lines on reporting suicide - and raised questions about how mental health can be aired in a healthy way.