Media
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 1 August
On today's episode, triathlete Hayden Wilde has won silver in the men's triathlon, we cross to Nathan Rarere in Paris, as well as talking to Hayden Wilde's proud grandparents, Guyon Espiner discusses… Audio
Herald publishes editorial written by AI
An editorial published in last weekend's Weekend Herald was written by artificial intelligence. Colin Peacock from RNZ Mediawatch spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Herald deploys AI for editorial, admits lack of rigour
The New Zealand Herald’s publisher NZME says it should have employed more “journalistic rigour” when it used artificial intelligence tools to create an editorial that appeared in the Weekend Herald…
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Midweek Mediawatch - punching below our weight
In this week's Midweek Mediawatch, Hayden Donnell talks to Emile Donovan about the Herald using AI to write an editorial - and delves into the media's disappointment over our lacklustre Olympic medal… Audio
MPs get primetime with state owned media
The Social Services and Community Committee has been told by state owned media this week that despite fears and perceptions, they’re still alive and well. Audio
Podcast Critic: Jemima Huston
Jemima talks about Hysterical by Wondery. It's about a mysterious illness that spreads through a school in New York. She also discusses Dangerous Memories by Tortoise which is about a holistic… Audio
30 Abigail Dougherty | Terror in the Garden City
When the call came in about a mass shooting, visual journalist Abigail Dougherty jumped on the first plane to Christchurch. The images she captured powerfully communicated the sorrow of New Zealand’s… Audio
Book Critic: Claire Mabey
Claire Mabey talks about Megan Dunn's The Mermaid Chronicles, The Nevermoor books and previews a new documentary about Dame Fiona Kidman. Audio
Feature interview: Stephen King at 50
50 years ago, Stephen King published his first novel and Carrie became an instant horror classic. Two culture critic and horror fans have taken it upon themselves to read every single Stephen King… Audio
Television Critic
Dominic Cory, coming live from LA and Comic Con, reviews the sixth season of Cobra Kai, which just landed on Netflix, and Elsbeth, a new series on TVNZ+. Audio
Lifting the lid on abuse - or turning a blind eye?
Mediawatch asks one reporter if the media did enough to lift the lid - and what about those claims that well-known names involved in abuse have yet to be aired?
Lifting the lid - or turning a blind eye?
Abuse and neglect that went on for decades under the radar was front-and-centre in the headlines this week after the royal commission's report on abuse in state care came out. Mediawatch asks one…
Mediawatch for 28 July 2024
Mediawatch looks at how the media reacted to the Abuse in State Care report - and the role the media played in bringing the issue to light. Audio
Exhibition features 'old school' Gen X artists
Painter Liz Maw joins Charlotte to talk about Generation X: 50 Artworks from the Chartwell Collection which has just opened at Te Papa. Audio
Film Review: Kate Rodger
Today Kate talks to Jesse about the Deadpool and Wolverine movie and the upcoming Captain America Brave new World movie due out next year. Audio
A jarring return to media Earth for Air NZ
Air NZ has often had an easy ride from our media. But with domestic airfares spiking, that's starting to change.
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Murdoch engaged in legal battle with children over succession, NYT reports
Rupert Murdoch is trying to expand his eldest son's voting power in the Murdoch Family Trust to secure a majority and ensure that he cannot be challenged by his siblings.
Midweek Mediawatch - Biden's bolt blindsides media
Midweek Mediawatch - Mediawatch’s weekly catch-up with Nights. Colin Peacock talked to Emile Donovan about how the media handled the news that Joe Biden had thrown in the towel - and the final report… Audio
Podcast Critic: Matt Heath
Today Matt chats about some podcasts he's been loving. They include a spooky and personal investigation called Ghost Story and the Jason Bateman and Will Arnett fronted Smartless. Audio
Winner of Taylor Swift raffle off to London
Clyde Quay School raised more than an astonishing $100,000 to fix their hall by raffling off two Taylor Swift tickets, including airfares to London, seven night's accommodation and spending money. The… Audio