Media
Midweek Mediawatch
Tonight, a great Sunday scoop and why it was more than a good bit of breaking news, Stuff's CEO heads across the Tasman, while Paddy Gower gets a job. Audio
The Pre-Panel for 21st August 2024
Today on the Pre-Panel, Wallace Chapman previews tonight's show and producer Sam Hollis memorialises Bennifer. Audio
Bookmarks with Chris Kirk
The beloved children's TV presenter joins Jesse from Christchurch to talk about his career, the music he loves, and more. Audio
Podcast Critic: In the Dark and The Real Carrie Jade
Ximena Smith reviews two hard hitting investigative podcasts involving a war crime and a con woman. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 21 August 2024
On today's episode, water tankers cannot be sent to areas of central Wellington who have no water, because authorities don't know how far the outage will spread, more than 600 political leaders from… Audio
What's the 'loud budgeting' trend about?
It takes a bit of courage, but is great for your bank account in the long run, those backing it say. Audio
Mental health experts issue warning over reporting of Polkinghorne trial
Suicide prevention experts are urging the High Court in Auckland to consider the risks of reporting from the trial.
Television Critic: Pratik Navani
Pratik reviews:
Batman Caped Crusader - It's an American animated television series based on the DC Comics character Batman. Premiered on August 1, 2024, on Amazon Prime Video, the show offers a… Audio
Hobson's Pledge and alternative facts
What was in the infamous Hobson's Pledge advertisement in the Herald that has sparked outrage and boycotts? Audio
Hobson's Pledge and alternative facts
What was in the infamous Hobson's Pledge advertisement in the Herald that has sparked outrage and boycotts?
AudioMediawatch - the good & bad of AI in news, advert aggravation
Mediawatch looks at how the news media are using artificial intelligence these days. What is AI technology good for? What is it bad at? And do media need to be ready for the fake AI content that's… Audio
The Mixtape: Comedian and creator Jesse Griffin
Our guest on the Mixtape is Kiwi actor, comedian, writer and director Jesse Griffin. Jesse is the co-creator of Educators, as well as starring in Nude Tuesday, 7 Days, 800 Days. Many will be familiar… Video, Audio
Playing Favourites with Madeleine Sami
Madeleine Sami joins us to share her favourite tracks and what to expect from season two of the homegrown comedy, Double Parked.
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Music 101: Charlotte Ryan
Charlotte Ryan, host of Music 101 here on RNZ each Saturday afternoon from 1pm talks about what's happening on the music scene over the weekend, what's coming up on her show tomorrow and because… Audio
Film Review: Alien: Romulus, Peeping Tom and more
Dominic Corry reviews the latest films including the new Aliens movie, the 1960 Michael Powell classic Peeping Tom, Menus-Plaisirs - Les Troisgros, the new four-hour film from legendary documentarian… Audio
Stuff CEO Laura Maxwell stands down
Stuff chief executive Laura Maxwell is to depart the business, and owner Sinead Boucher will resume the chief executive role.
Bigger discussions needed after Hobson's Pledge Herald ad - lecturer
Where should news organisations and advertisers draw the line between balanced journalism and political advertising?
Media moguls and the 'loophole' in democracy they exploit
A new breed of media owner wields greater power than the likes of Rupert Murdoch, an Australian editor says. Audio
Midweek Mediawatch - Herald denies Hobson's Pledge
In this week's edition of Midweek Mediawatch, Hayden Donnell talks to Emile Donovan about the Herald backing away from running another ad from Hobson's Pledge, a question going begging in the coverage… Audio
Midweek Mediawatch - Herald denies Hobson's Pledge
In this week's edition of Midweek Mediawatch, Hayden Donnell talks to Emile Donovan about the Herald backing away from running another ad from Hobson's Pledge, a question going begging in the coverage…
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