Media
TVNZ news cuts and closures in limbo
TVNZ has been told it failed to fulfil obligations to its journalists when it decided to cut dozens of jobs and close news and current affairs shows. The future of journalists and top-rating…
Two new Lord of The Rings films announced
More than 20 years after the original trilogy was released, it's been announced two more Lord of the Rings films will be made and filmed here in New Zealand. Former head of South Pacific Pictures John… Audio
All trained up and nowhere to write
A journalism cadetship programme promised to transform New Zealand's newsrooms. But then the media landscape shrank Audio
Nineteen years and 48,071 episodes: New Zealand's podcasting record
AUT lecturer Dr Lewis Tennant has conducted the largest study to date into New Zealand's podcasting market, studying over 700 podcasts across 13 categories, with the data going back to 2005. Audio
Sex on screen: Why is Hollywood shying away from sex and nudity?
Aside from a few notable exceptions, the depiction of love making on film has dramatically declined in the past 20 years. Audio
Midweek Mediawatch - StuffHub takes shape
Midweek Mediawatch: Hayden Donnell talks to Emile Donovan about new hires for the upcoming Stuff-Newshub 6pm bulletin. Also - TVNZ and the journalists’ union face off over job cuts while the outgoing… Audio
Podcast Critic: Jemima Huston
Today Jemima talks to Jesse about The Rest is Entertainment and To Catch a Scorpion. Audio
Restarting redundancy process would cause significant disruption for TVNZ
E tū union has told the Employment Relations Authority it wants to see the broadcaster restart its redundancy process and "work properly" with staff to shape the future for the organisation.
Samantha Hayes to present Stuff's new TV bulletin
Six other well-known Newshub journalists are also joining Stuff to work on the bulletin.
Watch: Sepuloni avoids questions on reality show reports
The new season of Celebrity Treasure Island is due to hit New Zealand screens later this year.
Stuff announces staff for new 6pm news bulletin
The first details about the TV news bulletin that will replace Newshub at 6 from July have been revealed. The producer - Stuff - has hired several senior reporters and producers from Newshub and will…
TVNZ did not follow 'proper process' of sharing information, union argues
TVNZ's head of news told the ERA he had considered axing Fair Go and Sunday in December, but did not think it was appropriate to talk to staff at that time.
Television Critic: Jonathan Mahon-Heap
Today Jonathan Mahon-Heap talks to Jesse about The Sympathizer on Neon and Heartbreak High on Netflix. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 6 May 2024
On today's episode, a homicide investigation has been launched after a shooting on Auckland's Ponsonby Road on Sunday night, RNZ reporter Maia Ingoe has the latest, Councils from Horowhenua, Kapiti… Audio
E Tū case against TVNZ heard
E Tū is having its case against TVNZ's job cuts heard at the Employment Relations Authority on Monday. Reporter Lucy Xia spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Israeli authorities raid Al Jazeera after shutdown order
The decision to close the Qatari TV network's offices was made on the grounds it threatens national security, Israel's cabinet says.
Call for urgent action to save news
New Zealand news media face "extinction within a few years" without urgent changes to media companies, and the laws and agencies that govern them. That’s the stark warning of a new report… Video
Why North Korea's latest propaganda bop is a huge TikTok hit
When North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un released his latest song two weeks ago, surely he couldn't have foreseen it becoming a hit on TikTok. Video
Mediawatch: Critics foam over frothy poll coverage
1News was inundated with complaints over what the PM called "frothy" poll coverage this week. Many saw inconsistency in the backlash, but there was a glimmer of a point under the double standards.
Critics foam over frothy poll coverage
1News was inundated with complaints over what the prime minister called "frothy" poll coverage this week. Many saw inconsistency in the backlash, but there was a glimmer of a point under the double…
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