Media
Midweek Mediawatch - Another broadcasting minister down
In this week's edition of Midweek Mediawatch, Hayden Donnell talks to Emile Donovan about the departure of broadcasting minister Melissa Lee - and the arrival of the next one Paul Goldsmith. Also: a… Audio
Aces in their places: Luxon plays coy over ministers' competence
Analysis - The PM framing the demotion of two ministers as the portfolios getting "too complex" is a charitable way of saying they weren't up to the job.
Media minister rolled as industry awaits plan
Melissa Lee has been replaced as Minister of Media and Communications after just seven months in the role in which she promised new policy to address the media’s acute problems. Paul Goldsmith now…
How to help free your kids from screen addiction
After her oldest son Adam became addicted to gaming as a teen, American nurse Melanie Hempe didn't want the same for her three other kids. Now she helps other parents redirect their children back to… Audio
Podcast Critic: Ximena Smith
Today Ximena talks to Jesse about Sherlock and Co a weekly drama series that brings Arthur Conan Doyle's classic tales to life in a modern London setting. She also gives her take on the podcast Helen… Audio
Ginette 'Lynn of Tawa' McDonald celebrated with new collection
Ginette McDonald is an actor, writer and TV producer best known as the comedic suburban heroine Lynn of Tawa. NZ On Screen's new Ginette McDonald Collection celebrates McDonald's trailblazing career… Audio
Television Critic: Linda Burgess
Today Linda talks to Jesse about The Lost Boys of Dilworth and gives her views on Mr Bates and the Post Office. Audio
The tough questions behind the media's declining trust
As another report shows another decline in New Zealanders' trust in the news, two editors sat down with Mediawatch to discuss the findings and what could be done to turn things around.
Stuff / Newshub deal: a lifeline or the last chance?
Both parties say it's the way of the digital future, but it will provide a cut-price version of what viewers have had in the past. Mediawatch asks a former Newshub chief how it might work.
Stuff / Newshub deal: a lifeline or the last chance?
This week’s deal to outsource Newshub’s 6pm TV news to Stuff is a bold move for an company that’s never been a broadcaster. Both parties say it’s the way of the digital future, but it will provide a…
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Mediawatch for 21 April 2024
Stuff is taking over Newshub's 6pm TV news. A bold move for an outfit that's never been a broadcaster before. Will it work? Also: Mediawatch talks to two editors about the latest survey showing… Audio
Fear and anger dominate our world. Are we being manipulated for profit?
Dictators, populists and online trolls can be blamed for the turmoil our world is in - but that's not the whole story, experts say.
Grace Millane: New film The Lie explores shocking case
The 2018 murder of 21-year old British backpacker Grace Millane gripped the country. A powerful new film The Lie explores how the shocking case highlights disturbing attitudes about violence towards… Audio
Push for govt screen rebate to fund Shortland Street
The makers of New Zealand's long-running TV drama want the government to extend its cash-back scheme for local productions. Audio
Short-Cuts with Dan Slevin
Nights' resident film critic Dan Slevin joins Emile Donovan to review some top picks for weekend viewing, including Origin (2023) in cinemas now, Constellation (2024) streaming on AppleTV+, and… Audio
Mike McRoberts to end career as news presenter
McRoberts has spent the last 23 years of his career with Newshub, and says its the right time to pursue new opportunities.
Iranian media plays down impact of strikes
Let's get more on the developing story in the Middle East now. The US says Israel has carried out a strike on Iran. Audio
Shortland street wants govt help to keep afloat
In the face of an unwanted scene change, the makers of Shortland Street want the government to help out financially by extending its cash back scheme for local productions. The future of Aotearoa's… Audio
Film Review with Dom Corry
Today Dom talks to Jesse about the romantic drama Challengers and horror caper Abigail. Audio
Community leader Dave Letele interviewed by Guyon Espiner
Speaking to the new interview show 30 With Guyon Espiner, Letele talked about his own experience growing up around gangs and how he turned his life around to now help others with his Buttabean… Audio
