Media
Sky TV buys Three's network
Co-editor of Newsroom.co.nz and former head of 3 News Mark Jennings talks to Emile about what this will mean for our media landscape. Audio
Calling all grammar fans! We've got the interview for you
Grammarian Ellen Jovin discovered that when she set up a table outside a subway station in New York with a sign encouraging people to ask their grammar questions, it was a huge hit. She and her… Audio
Books Books Books: Some Helpful Models of Grief & Notes to John
Book reviewer Anna Rankin talks to Jesse about her recommendations, Some Helpful Models of Grief, from Compound Press, by Aotearoa writer and artist Hana Pera Aoake and Notes to John by Joan Didion. Audio
Drag Queen Spankie Jackzon selling winners sceptre to raise funds for arts project
The winner of season two of the 'Drag Race Down Under' television show has her sights set on a new sparkle - but at a great sacrifice. Drag Queen Spankie Jackzon spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Sky TV buys Discovery NZ for $1
Sky TV has agreed to fully acquire TV3 owner Discovery New Zealand for $1. Completion of the sale is expected on August the 1st. Spinoff founder and media commentator Duncan Grieve spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Telly Taster: Squid Games and Dexter: Resurrection
TV Critic Dominic Curry gives his hot takes on what he's been watching. Audio
Tinā star Anapela Polata'ivao is hitting notes
Anapela Polata'ivao, star of the recent hit film Tinā has announced her new project and it's a departure from her role as an actor. Audio
Stephen Colbert to be cancelled from May
The show of long-time American late-night television host Stephen Colbert has been cancelled from May next year. Journalist Sandro Monetti spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Mediawatch: Ministers' 'helpful' handouts go multimedia
More intense campaigns targeting politicians and ministers pitching their own multimedia messages. Are these old tactics or a bid to dodge media scrutiny? Video
How ‘woke’ is the new Superman?
There's been criticism the new Superman movie has liberal themes. Film critic Sarah McMullan joins Jim to discuss what's new with the new Superman. Audio
Politicians targeted by ads, ministers' multimedia handouts
Campaigns targeting politicians in the media are getting more intense - and politicians are getting more multimedia with their own messages for the press. Are these the same old tactics using new… Audio
What's it like being a grandparent in your 30s?
At 37, Brisbane radio presenter Matty Acton is learning how to be a grandfather.
Universal Language and Jaws @ 50 The Definitive Story
Kate Rodger recommends Universal Language (in cinemas) and Jaws @ 50 The Definitive Story on Disney+. Audio
North and South is back in print!
North and South magazine is returning to print this November. The magazine had moved to a digital newsletter in January, but positive growth and audience engagement means it is returning to being a… Audio
What's behind the fake news stories about DOC?
RNZ In Depth and data journalist Farah Hancock has been trying to get to bottom of it and joins Emile Donovan. Audio
The Panel with Holly Bennett and David Farrar Part 1
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Holly Bennett and David Farrar. Employers won't be able to stop staff from talking about their pay in new legislation being backed across… Audio
Scandal and a scramble in the battle for Wellington's mayoralty
Leaks, lies and leadership. The Wellington mayoral race was shaping up to be dull - but now a dirty politics scandal is splitting the capital.
How friendly-fire torpedoed a mayoral campaign
Leaks, lies and leadership. The Wellington mayoral race was shaping up to be dull but now a dirty politics scandal is splitting the capital. Audio
Midweek: Chung scandal, Stuff story, newsreader's politics
A media frenzy over Ray Chung's lurid email about Wellington mayor Tory Whanau, Stuff retracts a story about AI blood testing, and a former newsreader enters the Tamaki Makaurau by-election. Audio
Midweek - Chung scandal, Stuff story, newsreader's politics
A media frenzy over Ray Chung's lurid email about Wellington mayor Tory Whanau, Stuff retracts a story about AI blood testing, and a former newsreader enters the Tamaki Makaurau by-election. Audio
