Media
If you can’t beat social media, join it. Or ban it?
Australia's world-first social media ban for under-16s was cheered on by many media - including some of ours. But it's also highlighted their own dependency on big tech. Meanwhile one TV broadcaster… Audio
Missiles in the Octopus’ Garden
Ever since The Beatles' hit, we've known of octopuses' ability to customise their habitat, but a new Netflix documentary series has some incredible footage of an octopus actually firing stones at a… Video, Audio
The Mixtape: Musician Dan Sperber
This episode of the RNZ Mixtape features Auckland bass guitarist, vocalist and composer, Dan Sperber, who has played in a number of Auckland based bands including The New Loungehead and the… Audio
TikTok will be banned in six weeks in US unless it's sold
A US federal appeals court says China, through its relationship with TikTok parent ByteDance, threatened to distort US speech and "manipulate public discourse".
'Catching souls': The art of writing an obituary
Fidel Castro's mistress, a particularly slippery carp and the man who says 'mind the gap' on the London Underground - Ann Wroe has written about them all. Audio
Media outlets take ChatGPT's creator to court for copyright
Canada correspondent Ashleigh Stewart spoke to Susana Lei'ataua about how number of major media outlets are taking ChatGPT's creator to court for alleged copyright breaches. She also spoke about a man… Audio
Pōmārie: Daily TV news to end on Whakaata Māori after 20 years
It comes after the broadcaster found it would have large financial shortfalls in the coming years and concluded it needed to cut its costs.
Midweek - Luxon appears at last
PM's long-awaited appearance on Q+A, Atlas explored, Wellington ginger group's political contacts come to light, RNZ brought to book & Newshub's stuff survives on Stuff Audio
More details revealed on charges against Australian broadcaster Alan Jones
Court documents have revealed more details about historical charges laid against Australian broadcaster Alan Jones.
Presenters Hayley Holt and Anna Burns-Francis to leave TVNZ
The state broadcaster announced last month that it plans to axe 50 roles in order to save $30m.
Feature interview: why Christmas movies just work
Why Christmas movies just work according to a person who's written a fair whack of them. Audio
Te Awamutu Courier desperate to stay open
Leonard Powell headed to Te Awamutu as the NZME axe hangs over the 123 year old Te Awamutu Courier. Audio
Rangatahi campaigns for Tino Rangatiratanga flag emoji
Leah Heremia believes it is a crucial step towards cultural representation online.
Mediawatch: A tale of two towns' news
Both Taupō and Westport face saying goodbye to their only local newspaper - and local journalism.
Two towns’ news under pressure, copyrights and wrongs
The tale of two towns - Taupo and Westport - which face losing their only local newspaper. Also: new bid to change the law so parody and satire doesn't run the risk of breaking it - and to clear up… Audio
The Mixtape: Paddy Gower - from pessimist to optimist
Our guest picking the music is New Zealand journalist Patrick Gower. Paddy started his career on the graveyard shift at the Herald, moving on to become a self-described 'attack dog' political… Audio
AJA releases long awaited album
After creating and collaborating musically for many years, award winning songwriter, producer and teacher, AJA (Ngati Raukawa, Ati Awa ki Whakarongotai, Ngati Toa Rangatira, Ngati Porou), has just… Audio
The good, the bad and ugly of mumfluencing
Mumfluencing can be a lucrative business, but making a living off of children can come at a cost Audio
Film Review: Moana 2 and There's Still Tomorrow
The Queen of Hollywood is in to review satirical Italian film There's Still Tomorrow and the sequel to Disney's mega hit Moana. Audio
Online curses the latest trend
A TikTok clip has garnered millions of views. It features a woman, claiming to have bought a curse from an online witch. The online witchcraft industry is booming. A quick glance at one online… Audio
