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Temuera Morrison: 'These were powerful people back in the 1860s'
New Zealand actor Temuera Morrison says making the historic film Ka Whawhai Tonu "woke him up" to his Māori ancestors' strength and suffering. Video, Audio
Facebook rejects ads for stories about climate change
The policy restricts journalism about "heavily debated" topics from being promoted - but doesn't affect ads for products.
Midweek Mediawatch - Plaintive plane complaints
In this week's Midweek Mediawatch, Hayden Donnell talks to Emile Donovan about an emerging media consensus over our malfunctioning Defence Force aircraft, how rude words slipped though in music on… Audio
The Panel with Simon Pound and Anna Dean (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Simon Pound & Anna dean discuss the possible removal of the Accommodation Supplement, The Sopranos and Conservation Voulenteers New Zealand. Simon… Audio
Octiron on Terry Pratchett's Discworld
Kate Andrew tackles Terry Pratchett's Discworld series of books in this episode, with a particular focus on the Octiron, the element of magic which makes up the disc's hub. Audio
The best TV shows of the year so far
Have you survived the seven episodes of Baby Reindeer? Wept through One Day? Expert in what to watch Perlina Lau shares her picks of the box so far.
What to expect from House of the Dragon season two
The new series presents a number of challenging situations, with the characters facing grief and revenge in the aftermath of earlier events.
What we're watching: Chicken Nugget
What might happen if you were turned into a chicken nugget? In a new Korean series, it's a wacky and surreal comic ride that's weird enough to be almost great. Nik Dirga takes a look at an underrated… Video
Media cop flak for airing data misuse allegations
Mediawatch - Why has the media copped criticism for reporting a story where details were important and answers hard to get?
Media cop flak for airing data misuse allegations
Everyone seemed to agree the allegations of census information misused for political purposes were serious - serious enough for the PM to launch an independent inquiry on top of official… Video
Popular podcast contradicts assumptions about attention spans
A journalist kicked out of his local café kicked off hot debate in the media this week, and Gen Z copped criticism in the middle of all that - and not for the first time. But the appetite for a…
How blurry lines between fact and fiction led to a lawsuit for Netflix
The leap from real life to the screen can be messy and content creators can find themselves in hot water in pursuit of 'real-life' storytelling.
Alex Jones' personal assets to be sold to pay Sandy Hook families
A judge has ordered the liquidation of Alex Jones′ personal assets as the media figure owes $US1.5 billion for false claims the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting was a hoax.
Why do we love Coffee News?
With over 30 different community editions, from Whangarei to Invercargill, Coffee News is a mainstay in cafes and eateries the country over. Audio
Film Review with Sam Hollis
RNZ producer and film critic Sam Hollis reviews Eileen, a psychological thriller with a Kiwi connection, and Hit Man, the latest from Richard Linklater. Audio
Kiwi stuntman talks thrills and spills
You may not recognise him, but you'll certainly recognise his skill. Mark Harris is a stuntman and stunt coordinator with almost 40 years of experience in his industry. His credits include titles like… Audio
Why Bridgerton season three is split into two parts
Netflix's two-part release strategy aims to build anticipation and keep shows in the cultural zeitgeist for longer. And it's worked for Bridgerton. Video
Podcast Critic: Elliott Childs
Today Elliott talks to Charlotte about Let The Kids Dance and What Happened in Alabama? Audio
Nine chair Peter Costello resigns after altercation with journalist
It's been a remarkable few days in the Australian media industry after a high profile chairman was forced to quit one of the nation's top broadcasting and publishing companies. The casualty here is… Audio
Mediawatch for 9 June 2024
Regional reporting cut back for NZME's new national focus; sports news that was too late - and too early; the controversy over cancer treatment funding missing from the Budget,can we trust surveys of… Audio
