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What is the greatest threat to humanity?
16 May 2020The author of a book calculating the possibility of the end of humanity says that natural risks like volcanoes and earthquakes have been dwarfed by man-made threats. Audio
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RNZ wins eight categories at NZ Radio Awards
15 May 2020RNZ and its journalists have won eight awards at the 2020 NZ Radio Awards.
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NZME files injunction over Stuff deal
14 May 2020Media company NZME is digging its heels in over a potential purchase of its rival Stuff and is seeking an injunction against Stuff's owner Australia's Nine Entertainment.
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'Fake news' and Covid-19: Why does it spread?
11 May 2020Analysis - If trust in news is high in New Zealand, why does misinformation continue to spread, Ximena Smith asks.
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Police trial of facial recognition tech 'a matter of concern' - minister
13 May 2020Minister of Justice Andrew Little says he does not know what police used the controversial facial recognition software in the trial for.
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NZME makes offer to buy rival Stuff for $1
11 May 2020NZME is insisting a deal for it to purchase media rival Stuff is still on the cards, despite Stuff's owner saying it has wrapped up talks with no deal.
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Mediawatch: NZME forces issue on media merger
11 May 2020NZME's plea for permission to buy its rival Stuff for $1 by the end of this month kickstarted confusing counterclaims today which show a deal is far from done.
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Radio ‘roadblock’ interview sparks racism complaints
Mediawatch - A confrontational radio interview by Sean Plunket about iwi-run roadside checkpoints has prompted complaints of racism. Audio
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Media make meal of fast food frenzy
Mediawatch - Reporters lined up to document queues of hungry people at drive-throughs across the country. It may have been a bit overcooked, but it was a genuine news story. Audio
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Media ramp up news of going down a level
Last Monday's announcement of the decision to move out of alert level 4 was a major event for the media. Audio
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Govt social media spend: The devil's in the detail
23 Apr 2020Opinion - Former Herald boss Dr Gavin Ellis thinks the government could help local media by shifting its social media advertising spend, Anna Rawhiti-Connell interrogates his claims.
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Bug may have exposed iPhones, iPads to hackers for years
23 Apr 2020Apple is planning to fix a flaw that a security firm said may have left more than half a billion iPhones vulnerable to hackers.
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Covid-19: Government announces support package for media sector
A package worth $50 million will be deployed to help the media industry get through the Covid-19 pandemic. Video
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Local media give out vouchers, in spite of losses
A Whakatāne radio station plans to give $750 vouchers to about 1000 local business next week to try to bring the town back to life and get them spending again.
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Stuff reaches out to its readers for funding
20 Apr 2020The NZ media company is appealing to readers to fund its reporting, days after its chief executive told Parliament government support was needed for local commercial media to survive.
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NZers more trusting in news outlets than other countries - survey
23 Apr 2020A new report finds New Zealanders have a relatively high trust in news compared to other developed countries, despite "strong concerns" about poor journalism in this country.
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RNZ wins seven medals at New York Festivals Radio Awards
22 Apr 2020RNZ has seven medallists in the New York Festivals Radio Awards: two gold, two silver, three bronze, and four finalists.
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Australian govt tells Facebook and Google to pay for news
20 Apr 2020The Australian government has ordered the competition watchdog to develop a mandatory code of conduct to govern commercial dealings between tech giants and news media companies.
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Covid-19: Iwi radio stations hoping for rethink for Māori media
16 Apr 2020The iwi radio network hopes there will be a change in the way Māori media are resourced after the nationwide lockdown.
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Boredom busting games to play during the lockdown
17 Apr 2020Find yourself with a lot of spare time on your hands during the Covid-19 lockdown? Here are some video games to keep you occupied.
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Stuff employees asked to take a 15 percent pay cut
Stuff has become the latest media company to announce major cost cutting, asking staff to take a pay cut for 12 weeks because of the impact of the Covid-19 crisis.
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Media rescue package needed to save 'industry on its knees'
15 Apr 2020The government says a "triage" rescue package for corporate media will be announced within the next week - focusing on immediate needs to help them survive the Covid-19 crisis.
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How Covid-19 has affected the media
Parliament's Epidemic Response Committee is hearing from media companies and the Broadcasting Minister as it discusses the impact Covid-19 is having on the media.
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NZME to cut 200 jobs as advertising revenue plummets
The media company is reducing its workforce by about 15 percent and asking staff to take pay cuts, as its advertising income looks to have been halved.
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