Media
Netflix increases prices
Netflix users will see a bump in their bills for the subscription service for the next month. Dan Slevin spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
The New Zealand institution heralding change
The New Zealand Herald is barely out of everyone else's headlines these days, but will readers notice the changes that are bubbling beneath the masthead
The New Zealand institution heralding change
The New Zealand Herald is barely out of everyone else's headlines these days, but will readers notice the changes that are bubbling beneath the masthead Audio
Mediawatch: Offshore drift of ad revenue continues mostly unreported
Latest annual stats show ad revenue's gone up again, but the proportion of it going to local media is down.
Super-market failure, ad income slump, local paper paper row
Just two companies have carved up most of our grocery bills for years. The government says change is coming - but many in the media don't seem to believe it;s possible. Also - our media's slumping… Audio
The Mixtape: Photographer Frances Carter
Selecting the songs on the RNZ Mixtape is photographer Frances Carter. Frances has made a name for herself as a music photographer and director, capturing the essence of Aotearoa artists with photos… Audio, Gallery
UK police charge comedian Russell Brand with rape
The charges relate to a number of allegations between 1999 and 2005.
NZ Live: Reb Fountain
Reb Fountain has just released her 6th album and to celebrate she's heading out on tour. Audio
Film Review: Minecraft, A Working Man and Val Kilmer
Kate Rodger reviews the latest video game adaption Minecraft, Jason Statham's now film A Working Man and a tribute to the late Val Kilmer. Audio
White House fires officials after US president meets with far-right activist Laura Loomer
The White House has fired multiple administration officials, including at least three National Security Council staffers, three sources familiar with the move told CNN.
YouTuber arrested after risky attempt to meet hostile, uncontacted tribe
American Mykhailo Viktorovych Polyakov tried to sneak in a restricted territory carrying a can of Diet Coke .
Tonga and PNG journos collaborate through media scheme
Last week a group of senior journalists from Tonga spent time with their colleagues in Papua New Guinea, courtesy of a scheme funded by the ABC. Audio
Green in the gun, NZME update, Stuff falls foul of BSA on ASH
Green MP's social media spark controversy - and claims the media ran shy of the story. Also: NZME's bitter battle for control rumbles on, and the broadcasting watchdog sanctions Stuff for a ThreeNews… Audio
Sam Neill
Actor, Sam Neill, tells Guyon what it's like to work with Stephen Spielberg and talks about a near death experience while filming Jurassic Park. Plus, his candid thoughts on Jacinda Ardern’s… Video, Audio
Morning Report celebrates 50 years on the air
The first broadcast in 1975 was a shock to listeners accustomed to hearing music.
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 1 April 2025
On today's episode, the Minister for Rail Winston Peters has unveiled plans for the new Interislander ferries, RNZ has released a new poll which shows the government holding onto a slim lead, and we… Audio
What it takes to get Morning Report on air
Long before the programme springs into action at one-minute-to-6 each weekday morning, a team of producers is already hard at work.
NZ's Broadcasting Act is as old as Video Ezy. We need media reform for the streaming age
In 2025, New Zealanders' viewing and listening habits are radically different to what they were in the late 1980s.
Mixed media messages on 'green shoots' and 'dire data'
Are our media confusing us with claims about "green shoots" in the economy - while also reporting every bit of "dire data"?
Green shoots and dire data, NZME angst, easiest scoop ever
Are our media confusing us with claims about 'green shoots' in the economy at the same time as more dire data in the headlines? Also - the epic security fail at the top of the Trump regime that gave a… Audio