Kris Faafoi
"Adrenaline shot" for ailing media
The Government has unveiled a $50m “adrenaline shot” for commercial media companies struggling with the sudden slump in revenue caused by the Covid-19 crisis - with more to come in weeks ahead. But…
"Adrenaline shot" for ailing media
The Government has unveiled a $50m “adrenaline shot” for commercial media companies struggling with the sudden slump in revenue caused by the Covid-19 crisis - with more to come in weeks ahead. But…
AudioMedia make the case for emergency help
News media representatives set out the crisis their industry faces to Parliament’s Epidemic Response Committee on Wednesday before the government finalises a package of measures to help them survive… Audio
Media make the case for emergency help
News media representatives set out the crisis their industry faces to Parliament’s Epidemic Response Committee on Wednesday before the government finalises a package of measures to help them survive…
AudioKiwiSavers now need to actively choose to invest in oil, gas
The Government has changed the rules for KiwiSaver and banned default funds from investing in fossil fuels.
Default investments are assigned to people when they register for KiwiSaver- some of which… Audio
TVNZ chief faces future dilemma
Kevin Kenrick leads the broadcaster that pulls in the biggest audiences in the country and the most money from advertising. But TVNZ - like state-owned RNZ - will be folded into a new public media… Audio
TVNZ chief faces future dilemma
Kevin Kenrick leads the broadcaster that pulls in the biggest audiences in the country and the most money from advertising. But TVNZ - like state-owned RNZ - will be folded into a new public media…
AudioRNZ changing its tune for music
RNZ’s planning a new music brand based in Auckland to hook younger people. But RNZ Concert will make way for it on FM and be reduced to an automated service with no human hosts. That has sparked a… Audio
Minister lifts the lid on public media plan - a little
The government's been criticised for making ts long-awaited plan for public broadcasting behind closed doors. This week the broadcasting minister Kris Faafoi lifted the lid a little, but the new… Audio
RNZ changing its tune for music
RNZ’s planning a new music brand based in Auckland to hook younger people. But RNZ Concert will make way for it on FM and be reduced to an automated service with no human hosts. That has sparked a…
AudioMinister lifts the lid on public media plan - a little
The government's been criticised for making ts long-awaited plan for public broadcasting behind closed doors. This week the broadcasting minister Kris Faafoi lifted the lid a little, but the new…
AudioRNZ will stay commercial free in future - Kris Faafoi
The broadcasting minister is adamant that RNZ National will remain commercial-free under any new media set-up with TVNZ.
Kris Faafoi confirmed that work will begin on a business case for creating a… Video, Audio
New public media plan still a work in progress behind closed doors
Cabinet has approved the idea of a new public service outfit to replace state-owned RNZ and TVNZ by 2023 - but they want more details from the broadcasting minister. So does the public and the rest of… Audio
New public media plan still a work in progress behind closed doors
Cabinet has approved the idea of a new public service outfit to replace state-owned RNZ and TVNZ by 2023 - but they want more details from the broadcasting minister. So does the public and the rest of…
AudioGovt delays decision on NZ's public broadcasting future
The National Party says the delay of a final Cabinet decision over public broadcasting is the latest broken promise in the government's so-called Year of Delivery.
Broadcasting Minister Kris Faafoi… Audio
Political commentators Mills & Morten
A mix of the political stories making recent headlines, including the marijuana referendum, a ban on overseas donations and Kris Faafoi's apologises over an immigration case. Stephen Mills is the… Audio
Faafoi's texts to Kerrison 'stupid, dumb'
He was 'stupid and dumb'. Cabinet Minister Kris Faafoi has refused to resign but he has said sorry to the Prime Minister on Friday afternoon over his poor handling of a family friend's immigration… Audio
Kris Faafoi under fire over immigration case
Yesterday Newshub reported it has seen texts and Facebook messages between Government minister Kris Faafoi and Jason Kerrison over an immigration case. Audio
Motorists warned not to expect major drop in petrol prices
Motorists are being warned not to expect a major drop in petrol prices across the country - even as the Government's vowed to drive them down.
It's promised to make changes recommended by the… Audio
Renters say they're doing it tough, as landlords complain about suggested law changes
Landlords say they feel under seige with the Government planning to make it tougher for them to boot out troublesome tenants.
But the reaction has prompted rolling eyes from renters who say they're… Audio