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A journalism cadetship programme promised to transform New Zealand's newsrooms. But then the media landscape shrank Audio

It didn't take long for Winston Peters’ news media grievances to make headlines - and headaches - for the new government. Mediawatch looks at how the media reacted to his claims of media 'bribery' -… Audio

In the final episode of 2022, former Māori Party co-leader Marama Fox joins Mihingarangi and Shane to discuss the latest in politics. Video, Audio

Mihingarangi is joined by Tau Henare and newly elected Whau Ward councillor Kerrin Leoni to discuss local government and the latest political news.  Video, Audio

We pay homage to the late Maanu Paul. Shane Jones and Shane Te Pou discuss the handling of the Sam Uffindell report, the Auckland Mayoralty, and whether KiwiBuild is delivering for Māori. Video, Audio

Shane Jones joins Party People to discuss the latest poll results, the two biggest mayoral races, Oranga Tamariki, KiwiSaver, and Tame Iti’s latest work. Video, Audio

Mihingarangi and Shane are joined by former National MP Paul Quinn to discuss the Sam Uffindell controversy, the National Party conference, the latest polls, and the latest policies. Video, Audio

Party People is joined by former NZ First MP Jenny Marcroft to discuss the passing of Ricky Houghton, the Greens’ leadership challenge, the Auckland mayoral race, and the big news in NZ First. Video, Audio

Two Shanes in a pod: Mihingarangi & Shane Te Pou are joined by former Labour/NZ First MP Shane Jones to discuss the PM's trip to Australia, the Pacific Islands Forum, supermarkets, and Te Matatini. Video, Audio

Party People celebrates Matariki with a twinkling of insight into what the public holiday means for Aotearoa and Roe v. Wade, a case protecting access to abortion in America. Video, Audio

Mihingarangi and Shane Te Pou are joined by former National MP for Northcote Dan Bidois to discuss the budget, the PM’s trip to the US, and the passing of Joe Hawke. Video, Audio

In the amber glow of the Orange Traffic Light Setting, Party People discusses the latest in politics, including Oranga Tamariki, Police Minister Poto Williams, Ukraine, Louisa Wall, and He Puapua. Video, Audio

Party People discusses Dr. Moana Jackson's death. Dame June Jackson, Tau, and Shane analyse National leader Christopher Luxon on the Māori Health Authority. We say haere rā to Labour MP Louisa Wall. Video, Audio

In a fiery episode of Party People, Mihingarangi Forbes, Shane Te Pou, and Tau Henare debate the ins and outs of the anti-mandate occupation that’s taken over Parliament grounds.  Video, Audio

The government's helping hand to an industry in trouble - the media - has more than the usual critics, most of them concerned about journalists being too scared to bite the hand that's feeding them. 

For years Māori journalism leaders warned a lack of training, investment and opportunities meant Māori people and perspectives were mostly missing in our media. But more effort and money than ever… Audio