Mark Jennings
The ethics of hidden cameras
The Newsroom website launched this week with a scoop on caged eggs being passed-off as free range that was undoubtedly in the public interest, but did it justify the use of hidden cameras? Mediawatch'…
AudioNews site launch plans revealed early
Earlier this year two former editors promised a new website to cover “things that matter” because they said established news media were falling down on the job. Today their plans leaked out. Mediawatc…
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News site launch plans revealed early
Earlier this year two former editors promised a new website to cover “things that matter” because they said established news media were falling down on the job. Today their plans leaked out. Mediawatc…
AudioEx-editors team up to provide 'news of importance'
Two of New Zealand's top news men are going into business together - and aim to provide communications advice and quality journalism at the same time. Mediawatch asks how that's going to work. Audio
Ex-editors team up to provide 'news of importance'
Two of New Zealand's top news men are going into business together - and aim to provide communications advice and quality journalism at the same time. Mediawatch asks how that's going to work.
AudioMedia merger a 'major step backwards'
A former editor in chief at Fairfax says the company's potential merger with APN's New Zealand arm, NZME, is a major step backwards for journalistic integrity. Audio
End of an era for Mediaworks news and the dawn of a new one
Long-serving news chief Mark Jennings has resigned from Mediaworks, the owner of TV3 and half the country's radio stations. Mediawatch looks at his departure - and the man coming from Australia to… Audio
End of an era for Mediaworks news and the dawn of a new one
Long-serving news chief Mark Jennings has resigned from Mediaworks, the owner of TV3 and half the country's radio stations. Mediawatch looks at his departure - and the man coming from Australia to…
AudioNewshub: New name, new technology, new news?
Mediaworks has rejigged its radio, TV and online news operations under the new name Newshub. Will a new approach, a new newsroom and new technology change the news? Mediawatch also talks to a… Audio
Newshub: New name, new technology, new news?
Mediaworks has rejigged its radio, TV and online news operations under the new name Newshub. Will a new approach, a new newsroom and new technology change the news? Mediawatch also talks to a…
AudioIs current affairs on TV on the way out?
TV3 has confirmed the canning of its weekly current affairs show 3D. It was no surprise as its owner Mediaworks had already said the show didn't pay its way in a tough TV market, even with public… Audio
Is current affairs on TV on the way out?
TV3 has confirmed the canning of its weekly current affairs show 3D. It was no surprise as its owner Mediaworks had already said the show didn't pay its way in a tough TV market, even with public…
AudioTV3 current affairs show facing the axe
TV3 has signalled its leading current affairs show 3D is likely to go, even though it has been supported with public money. It’s not a surprise, considering the management’s track record and what it… Audio
TV3 current affairs show facing the axe
TV3 has signalled its leading current affairs show 3D is likely to go, even though it has been supported with public money. It’s not a surprise, considering the management’s track record and what it…
AudioMilitary mistakes exposed on TV
A new TV3 investigation has given a fuller picture of a deadly day in Afghanistan, and it was partly paid for from the public purse. Audio
Military mistakes exclusively exposed on TV
A new TV3 investigation has given a fuller picture of a deadly day in Afghanistan, and it was partly paid for from the public purse. Audio
Campbell Live dies, aged 10
Mediaworks pulls the plug on John Campbell's crusading current affairs show. Mediawatch asks the TV3's news chief why, and if serious current affairs coverage can survive Audio
Campbell Live dies, aged 10
Mediaworks pulls the plug on John Campbell's crusading current affairs show. Mediawatch asks the TV3's news chief why, and if serious current affairs coverage can survive
AudioTV3 bows to pressure and legal action over political debate
TV3 has bowed to pressure and legal action and decided its minor party leaders debate will go ahead tomorrow as scheduled with the Conservative Party leader Colin Craig. Audio
The end of Close Up - what it means for NZ current affairs
Television New Zealand's commitment to current affairs programmes is being questioned after its decision to pull the plug on its long-running Close Up show in November. Audio