Media
A-Z of Aotearoa: C is for Charles Upham
This is our sometimes-regular segment The A-Z of Aotearoa. So far we've covered Aviation & Billy T, so we're up to the letter C. Today we're looking at Captain Charles Hazlitt Upham, the Canterbury… Audio
Ep 5 Crisis and Conflict
From the battlefields of Crete to the panic of Marmageddon, this episode looks at how New Zealanders have faced some of their darkest, proudest, and oddest moments. We hear voices from VJ Day… Audio
Midweek - Christchurch 'lone wolf' questioned, Newstalk clash
A new podcast questions the 'lone wolf' narrative around the Christchurch terror attack, Newsroom asks some hard questions about the state housing sell-off, Stuff's TradeMe deal gets finalised - ZB's… Audio
Paramount pays $16m in Trump lawsuit over 60 Minutes interview
Trump filed a $10-billion lawsuit against CBS in October, before doubling the claim months later.
Bookmarks: Food historian and critic David Burton
David Burton has been writing about food for The Post, Cuisine Magazine and other outlets for over 40 years. He joins Jesse to share his favourite books, music and movies. We also got some restaurant… Audio
Social media, gaming making AK public transport cool online
Bus driving and social media influencing does not sound like it goes hand in hand, but some drivers are making it work. Ke-Xin Li reports. Audio
New Brenton Tarrant podcast is released
A lengthy investitation here and overseas, into terrorist Brenton Tarrant claims he was radicalised much earlier than previously known. A multi-part podcast "Secrets We Keep: Lone Actor" in his… Audio
TV Review: 'Ocean' and 'The Mirror and the Light'
Critic Linda Burgess discusses David Attenborough's documentary 'Ocean' and the new series of 'The Mirror and the Light' the show based on Hilary Mantel's Wolf Hall books. Audio
The Detail: Kiwi journos tackling issue of distrust in NZ media
Rather than shrug helplessly over a lack of trust in media, two New Zealand journalists are rolling up their sleeves to tackle the issue.
Regaining trust in a world of disinformation
Rather than shrug helplessly over a lack of trust in journalism, two New Zealand journalists are rolling up their sleeves to tackle the issue. Audio
Fast Favourites with NZ Listener editor Kirsty Cameron
Editor of NZ Listener, Kirsty Cameron, got her start in journalist at RNZ and broadcasting before moving into print where she's stayed ever since. She spent more than a decade working in Australia… Audio
Lisette Reymer: accidental war correspondent
Lisette Reymer joins Jim to discuss her book No, I Don't get Danger Money - Confessions of an Accidental War Correspondent. Audio
Mediawatch: Google's AI Overviews underwhelm
Some AI applications appear to be trying to tell us what we want to hear - and even avoid answers that might upset us. Is AI human after all? If so, should the media be wary? Video
OMG! Is it WW3?, AI telling us what we want to hear
It was hard for media all around the world to work out what happened in the Middle East. But claims that WW3 and global recession might be upon us here were rolled back within a day. Also: Chat GPT's… Audio
Bill Bailey: Modern Vaudevillean
Award-winning and UK comedian Bill Bailey is heading back to New Zealand later this year with his brand-new show Vaudevillean. Audio
California Governor sues Fox News for $1.3 billion over Trump phone call
He claims the network defamed him by lying about his phone call with Donald Trump.
Looting the temples: a story of crime and redemption
A new documentary uncovers the illicit trade in thousand-year-old looted Cambodian temple treasures. From remote villages to elite international art institutions, LOOT uncovers the underbelly of a… Audio
Film review: 'F1' and 'Kōkā'
Film critic Kate Rodger gives her hot takes on Brad Pitt's new film F1 and Kōkā. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 27 June 2025
In today's episode, the sudden death Tamaki Makaurau MP, Takutai Tarsh Kemp has devastated her family, friends, community and she is being mourned across the political arena, US Secretary of Defense… Audio
Vogue editor-in-chief Dame Anna Wintour stepping down
Dame Anne Wintour, who has been editor-in-chief for 37 years, will continue to hold a senior role at the company.