Paul Thompson
Global media body worried about Tongan democracy
The Tonga government's actions against the state broadcaster threaten to undermine democracy, according to the Public Media Alliance. Audio
Fallout from the media merger knockback
A merger of New Zealand’s two biggest news publishers has been on the table for the past year. This week the competition watchdog pulled the rug out from under it. Mediawatch asks ex-editors if that… Audio
Fallout from the media merger knockback
A merger of New Zealand’s two biggest news publishers has been on the table for the past year. This week the competition watchdog pulled the rug out from under it. Mediawatch asks ex-editors if that…
AudioThe House of empathy and angst
A committee ruckus over Pike River Mine, the Christchurch fires, a confidence vote, and RNZ brings the begging bowl to its annual review. Audio
The House of empathy and angst
A committee ruckus over Pike River Mine, the Christchurch fires, a confidence vote, and RNZ brings the begging bowl to its annual review.
AudioPolitical reporters in limbo
Expensive new buildings for Parliament were unveiled this week, just after most of the nation's political journalists walked out of their earthquake-prone offices. Is the fourth estate getting… Audio
Political reporters in limbo
Expensive new buildings for Parliament were unveiled this week, just after most of the nation's political journalists walked out of their earthquake-prone offices. Is the fourth estate getting…
AudioOut with the old, in with the new at RNZ
Some long-standing feature programmes have gone from RNZ National lately, and others are being scaled back. A new Podcasts and Series unit has been set up to offer more feature content on-demand. Medi… Audio
Out with the old, in with the new at RNZ
Some long-standing feature programmes have gone from RNZ National lately, and others are being scaled back. A new Podcasts and Series unit has been set up to offer more feature content on-demand. Medi…
AudioEngland, you're making it hard to love you
First Person - England's Euro 2016 loss to Iceland is going to take some forgetting, writes lifelong fan Paul Thompson.
RNZ challenged on level of Maori content
Radio New Zealand has responded to criticism of the level of Maori content on RNZ National with a statement outlining the broadcaster’s Maori strategy. Mediawatch looks at the criticism and RNZ's… Video, Audio
RNZ challenged on level of Maori content
Radio New Zealand has responded to criticism of the level of Maori content on RNZ National with a statement outlining the broadcaster’s Maori strategy. Mediawatch looks at the criticism and RNZ's…
Video, AudioNext steps for RNZ's Māori strategy
OPINION: RNZ is embarking on a new long-term strategy around high-quality Māori content, te reo Māori and Māori journalism, explains Paul Thompson.
RNZ cutting its cloth - and some jobs
Radio New Zealand's prolonged funding freeze and the cost of new digital initiatives are beginning to bite. Last week a restructure of its music division was confirmed at the cost of some jobs. This… Audio
RNZ chief executive explains new brand
Judging from the feedback we've been getting, a lot of you have noticed a branding change as you listen to us. Audio
Radio Masts - Paul Thompson
Radio New Zealand (RNZ) is to remove two of its Porirua-based transmission masts after an engineer's report recommended their urgent decommissioning to protect the public. Audio
Refugees applauded in Munich on arrival
The European Commission will today propose a plan for new refugee quotas with the hope of taking pressure off Italy, Hungary and Greece. Audio
RNZ inside out
Welcome to the first in a series of short articles to keep Radio New Zealand listeners and viewers informed about the various things we have under way at RNZ.
Disruption to media becomes the story
Survival in a "fourth media age" will be about innovation and collaboration in crafting and distributing quality journalism.
Campbell Live threat exposes seismic change
One of the things I have noticed in my 18 months working at Radio New Zealand is that broadcasting policy receives little attention, writes CEO Paul Thompson.
