Media
TVNZ reports half-year profit, but foresees potential full-year loss
A drop in television advertising revenue was in contrast to a 16 percent year-on-year increase in digital revenue.
Actor Gene Hackman and wife found dead in New Mexico
The Oscar-winning American actor Gene Hackman and his wife have been found dead at their home in the US state of New Mexico. Showbiz correspondent Sandro Monetti spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Changes underway for media industry, but it's a messy process
Media oversight and regulation is described as messy, and screen productions desperately need help.
Facebook down: Users experience global outage
Users have reported receiving an error message when trying to access the platform on desktops.
Podcast Critic: The Bunny Trap and Sea of Lies
Jemima Huston dials in to review two investigative podcasts. Audio
Shaking up the media landscape
Media oversight and regulation is described as messy, and screen productions desperately need help. Changes are in the wind. Audio
Midweek - messy ministerial resignation, NZME numbers.
Media go forensic on Andrew Bayly's ministerial resignation, the PM's ZB stumble, NZME's revealing annual results - & the real story of Golriz at PaknSave Audio
In The White Lotus season three is tinted yellow. Here's why
The internet has noticed the warm wash - here's what colourist have to say.
A series about young Kiwis living in isolation
According to our most recent General Social Survey, a quarter of New Zealanders aged between 15 and 25 say they are lonely some or all of the time. The majority of that group live in the regions… Audio
SAG Awards 2025: See who won
The 2025 Screen Actors Guild Awards have wrapped at Los Angeles' Shrine Auditorium and Exposition Hall.
NZ doco maker on the case for convicted UK baby killer
How a Kiwi documentary producer has been instrumental in getting authorities to revisit one of the most notorious murder cases the United Kingdom has ever seen Audio
A Kiwi champion for Lucy Letby
How a Kiwi documentary producer has been a part of a network to get authorities to revisit one of the most notorious murder cases the United Kingdom has ever seen Audio
Will Australia and US set our media policy?
The government's new media plan doesn't do much to aid the ailing industry, and a law change that might help has stalled.
The Mixtape: Artist Dick Frizzell
Picking the music is one of Aotearoa's most celebrated and recognisable artists. From reimagining the Four Square man to exploring Maori iconography in a pop-art style, his work is bold, playful, and… Audio
David Kilgour on The Clean’s latest projects and Port Noise
David Kilgour is a heavyweight in New Zealand music. The singer-songwriter has been prolific with his band, The Heavy Eights, who have released 11 albums. The group has been enlisted to play the Port… Audio
News agency sues Trump staff over 'Gulf of America' stoush
The Associated Press has sued senior aides to President Donald Trump over a decision by the White House to restrict the news outlet's access for continuing to refer to the Gulf of Mexico.
Miriam Margolyes in New Zealand
By her own admission, BAFTA award winning actress Miriam Margolyes didn't know anything about New Zealand before coming over on a road-trip. Audio
Miki Magasiva: Tinā
Miki’s feature directorial debut Tinā follows a Samoan teacher at a private school and he speaks to Susie about the film and his career. Audio
Surviving 2025, decoding Destiny, luring tourists
Surviving 2025 in the intertwined industries of media and advertising. Should our government follow Australia's media policy - and beware of billionaires? Also: decoding Destiny and the tricky task… Audio
Amazon to take full creative control of James Bond franchise
James Bond producers have given Amazon full creative control of the James Bond franchise. Entertainment reporter Sandro Monetti spoke to Paddy Gower. Audio
