Media
Permanent Pike River memorial in works as feature film to premier
Pike River, based on the November 2010 explosion, will debut at the Sydney Film Festival next month.
The Panel with Damien Venuto & Penny Ashton (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Damien Venuto & Penny Ashton. They discuss the dark side of the film industry, and the clam and tomato ice cream representing Dunedin. Audio
Podcast Critic: Ximena Smith
Ximena Smith has two podcasts to recommend - Levittown and Alternate Realities. Audio
NZ Film Commission looks to strengthen ties with India and Europe
The New Zealand Film Commission is working to strengthen ties with India and Europe as the United States threatens to slap a 100 percent tariff on any films made here. Film Commission chief executive… Audio
Midweek - NZME compromises, podcast self-destructs, email angst
A new compromise candidate emerges to lead NZME - along with some undisclosed outsourcing. Also: 1News scoop about Erica Stanford's emails draws fire from talk radio, a politics podcast podcast's… Audio
Midweek - NZME compromises, podcast self-destructs, email angst
A new compromise candidate emerges to lead NZME - along with some undisclosed outsourcing. Also: 1News scoop about Erica Stanford's emails draws fire from talk radio, a politics podcast podcast's… Audio
Why banning social media for NZers under 16 is a bad idea – and will affect adults too
Analysis: It's not clear that outright prohibition will achieve what is hoped for.
Billionaire cleared of breaching NZME Takeover Code
James Grenon bought further shares in NZME in March, shortly before he told NZME about his plans to remove directors and replace them.
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 7 May 2025
In today's episode, powerful education union NZEI Te Riu Roa has members involved in a pay equity claim which will now be scrapped, with no settlement reached, National is looking for new friends to… Audio
Tools to cope with social media vitriol
Online violence, against high-profile women in particular, has prompted the government to look at ways to help them deal with it.
Tools to cope with social media vitriol
Online violence, against high-profile women in particular, has prompted the government to look at ways to help them deal with it Audio
'Won't work': ACT dismisses National's under-16 social media ban proposal
ACT leader David Seymour said National's proposal was 'simple, neat, and wrong'. Audio
National Party wants to ban under-16s from using social media
The National Party is keen to follow Australia's lead and ban children under 16 from using social media. But the prime minister Christopher Luxon has not been able to convince his coalition partner… Audio
New twist in NZME boardroom battle as Steven Joyce nominated for chair
The company's shareholders are set to meet early June to select a new board.
President Trump announces 100 percent tariffs for non US made films
New Zealand's film industry is hoping for another plot twist after US President Donald Trump announced a 100 percent tariff on films that aren't made in America. Entertainment correspondent Sandro… Audio
Trump's tariffs on film industry may have impact on NZ industry
New Zealand's film industry is hoping for another plot twist after US President Donald Trump announced a 100 percent tariff on films that aren't made in America. SPADA president Irene Gardiner spoke… Audio
Samoa drops in ranking in media freedom index
The 2025 World Press Freedom Index has seen Samoa drop from 22 in 2024 to 44. Audio
Changes coming for how content is classified
New Zealand's Chief Censor, Caroline Flora, says the self-rating system is working well, and that rating content is more important than ever. Audio
A 'win for the ages': How the world's media saw Labor win
Anthony Albanese has outperformed former Labour luminaries, Kevin Rudd and Bob Hawke, one report says.
