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What's in a name - trademarks in 2025
With trademark applications surging, The Detail looks at what it takes to get a mark registered in New Zealand. Audio
Stuff owner changes shareholding
CEO and owner Sinead Boucher has changed her shareholding in Stuff Digital from being the owner of the one and only share to being the sole holder of one million shares.
The Rule of Jenny Pen director James Ashcroft
Here's one for the horror junkies - Thursday is the long-awaited release day for a local film which has already had global acclaim. Audio
Threat of job cuts at Shortland Street
TVNZ says consultation is under way with some Shortland Street staff.
Billionaire's NZME takeover bid draws watchdog's attention
The government's takeovers regulator is eyeing up a shake-up at the media company after private equity tycoon Jim Grenon bought a 9.3% stake.
Feature interview: BTS at a Japanese school
Serve lunch, scrub the floors and then learn about maths and reading. It's how the day goes for primary school students in Japan where character building is prioritized alongside academics. Filmmaker… Audio
Television Critic: Yellowjackets, Adolescence, Daredevil
Brooks Alexander has been glued to his TV and he's got some recommendations. He also has some reckons on the new season of The White Lotus. Audio
Media pump up rumours of PM's possible demise
The PM's got plenty on his plate right now - the economy, health, housing, Trump, and school lunches. Now the media are also hinting he might not be in the top job for long - but based on very little.
Social media project reveals dating lives of Gen Z
A new social media project d8talk sees a group of young Gen Z New Zealanders taking part in a frank and honest conversation dating. Over the next few months, it's being rolled out across the channels… Audio
Mike Leigh on new film "Hard Truths"
After nearly 30 years, British writer and director Mike Leigh has reunited with actor Marianne Jean-Baptiste for his new drama and comedy film Hard Truths. Audio
Media question PM’s position, integrity initiative for media
The PM's got plenty on his plate right now, including media hinting his time is up in the top job. Is that true - or fair? Also: a new move to use the media to improve integrity in public life and… Audio
Producer Joseph Patel on Sly Stone's legacy in new doco
Sly Stone, a true musical innovator, is often overlooked as one of the greatest artists of the 21st century. Without Sly Stone, there would be no Prince and no Parliament Funkadelic- he is an… Audio
Council ponders Facebook exit citing its poor ethics
Councillor Rebecca Gray said the threat of harm for specific communities was increasing on Meta platforms.
RNZ's Gaza conflict coverage abided by its editorial policy - Review
A review of RNZ coverage regarding the conflict in Gaza has concluded it has abided by its own editorial policy - as well as the standards and principles of media and broadcasting watchdogs.
RNZ review of Gaza conflict coverage found no policy, media standards breaches
RNZ chief executive Paul Thompson says a review of RNZ's coverage and complaints process regarding the conflict in Gaza is part of a continuous process of improvement and review.
Film Review: The Rule of Jenny Penn
Kate Rogers joins Jesse Mulligan to review: The Rule Of Jenny Penn, Black Bag, and Firebrand. [picture id="4KAK3F0_heroīmage_webp" crop="16x10" layout="full"] Audio
Meta wins case over book on Kiwi's time at Facebook
Sarah Wynn-Williams can no longer promote or distribute copies of her memoir.
More shots fired in NZME takeover attempt
Private equity tycoon Jim Grenon bought a 9.3 percent stake in NZME for just over $9 million.
Podcast Critic: Summer Album / Winter Album and 20,000Hz
Elliot Childs has some great podcast recommendations today. Audio
