Television
Oh no. More Sky Go no-go woe
Sky's streaming service was down for last weekend's Silver Ferns thriller. It wasn't Sky's fault, but it's far from the first time sports fans have been frustrated by its failure during top live… Audio
The response to claims of a pale, male monopoly on air
It is rare for someone prominent in the media to criticise the way they are run. Rarer still if they single out their own employers. Newstalk ZB's Rachel Smalley recently said prime time broadcasting… Audio
The Daily Show no-shows irk long-suffering fans
Sky TV's also been copping flak for failing to screen the much-hyped last-ever Daily Show with Jon Stewart as advertised, on the day that it aired in the US. But it's far from the first time local… Audio
The Daily Show no-shows irk long-suffering fans
Sky TV's also been copping flak for failing to screen the much-hyped last-ever Daily Show with Jon Stewart as advertised, on the day that it aired in the US. But it's far from the first time local…
AudioRadio Punks: The Student Radio Story
Ahead of its television premiere, director Paul Casserly and Yadana Saw talk about cramming nearly 50 years of broadcasting history into an hour-long documentary. Video, Audio
What's the Story?
The new 7pm show on TV3 had 276,000 viewers last night, Would you have expected a bigger curious audience first up? Audio
MASHing up science
Actor Alan Alda isn't a doctor, but he played one on TV for 11 years using medical jargon most of us can't understand as Hawkeye on MASH. Now he helps doctors and scientists connect with the public… Audio
Story Review - Phil Wallington
TV3's new 7pm show, Story, kicked off last night. The current affairs programme replaced Campbell Live. Our critic, Phil Wallington, was watching. Audio
TV review with Phil Wallington
Phil Wallington talks about the TV2 documentary Gloriavale: Life and Death, and TV3's upcoming current affairs programme Story. Audio
The Women of Pike River - Mary Durham
This week is the world premiere of The Women of Pike River. The documentary profiles six women directly affected by the Pike River mine disaster, when 29 men died in a series of explosions in November… Audio
TV review with Paul Casserly
New documentary on Prime about NZ band, Dragon. Lightbox is one year old, what are the best shows on the platform. Re-watching "Singing Detective" and other Dennis Potter gems on Youtube. Audio
Food with My Kitchen Rules contributor Karen Martini
Karen Martini is an Australian chef, restaurateur, and television presenter, perhaps best known for her work as a guest judge on My Kitchen Rules. She is also the author of four cookbooks: Everyday… Audio
British TV personality and singer Cilla Black dies at 72
The British singer and TV personality, Cilla Black, has died of natural causes at her home in Spain at the age of 72. Audio
Picking the programmes to back with public cash
Obesity and Outrageous Fortune spinoffs? Hard facts or soft soap? Mastermind or Masterchef? Not everyone will agree on taxpayers' money to be spent on new programmes. Mediawatch looks at some of the… Audio
A local channel out from under the radar?
It runs well-made shows from some of the world's best TV broadcasters and some local ones as well, but they're rarely reviewed or written about. It's available nationwide on Freeview and Sky and its… Audio
A local channel out from under the radar?
It runs well-made shows from some of the world's best TV broadcasters and some local ones as well, but they're rarely reviewed or written about. It's available nationwide on Freeview and Sky and its…
AudioMasterchef starts with a fizz
Masterchef has premiered on TV3 with just 159,000 viewers. Has the programme just done its dash? Audio
Little Criminals
The way many New Zealand children in state care were abused and victimised is explored in a new TV documentary inspired by the memoir of writer David Cohen. Writer and producer David White read David… Audio
