Media
Album keeps Maribou State musician 'sane' during health complications
The pair have released their first album in seven years.
Turning the Aotearoa screen industry green
Have you ever considered how green that TV show or movie you're watching is? Non-profit organisation, Greenlit is now working alongside Aotearoa productions leading the screen industry towards a… Audio
Fast Favourites with broadcaster Lloyd Burr
From political reporter, Europe correspondent for Newshub, to hosting a morning and drive show, broadcaster Lloyd Burr has done it all. In what has been a tumultuous few years for the media industry… Audio
The life and death of Gabby Petito
When #vanlife influencer Gabby Petito disappeared in 2021, internet sleuths looked to her social media accounts for clues. Her story now features on Netflix documentary American Murder. Audio
Defending media against defunding
The two main public media networks in the US are facing bids to de-fund them - as well as MAGA-driven inquiries into bias and how they do business.
Media alarm over Chinese ships - and the end of 'benign' times
Chinese warships appearing in what we like to think of as our "benign strategic environment" sparked something of a media frenzy. It culminated in claims our defence spending's going to have to go up…
China crisis, defending defunding, school food fight
Chinese warships in the Tasman Sea promp big calls to bump up the budget for defence ASAP. Also - the super-heated headlines about factory-to-school lunches and we talk to the international outfit… Audio
China crisis, defending against defunding, school food fight
Chinese warships in the Tasman Sea promp big calls to bump up the budget for defence ASAP. Also - the super-heated headlines about factory-to-school lunches and we talk to the international outfit… Audio
Gene Hackman and wife found dead in New Mexico home
Oscar-winning cinema giant Gene Hackman was found dead on Wednesday alongside his wife, in an incident that police are reportedly calling "suspicious". Roger Donaldson spoke to Charlotte Cook from Los… Audio
Meta fires employees for leaks amid Zuckerberg's Trump pivot
The social media giant laid off 20 workers.
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.
