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Panic-buying hits headlines after first coronavirus case
Authorities and the media alike knew it was just a matter of time before we had our first case of the new coronavirus here. But panic-buying sparked by the breaking news prompted more headlines this…
AudioForty years young: New Horizons celebrates
New Horizons, William’s Dart’s new music showcase, is celebrating 40 years of continuous programme making on RNZ. Video, Audio
A model for RNZ's new youth service?
RNZ's planning a brand new music-based outlet to hook younger people not well served by public broadcasting right now. RNZ's bosses and experts alike point to Triple J as a possible model. Mediawatch… Audio
How Australia does state funded youth radio
RNZ announced last week Concert FM would move off FM and become fully automated on an AM frequency to make way for a new youth radio station. We speak to Zanda Wilson in Australia about what happens… Audio
New Zealand Music Quota for all radio stations
The last time MPs looked at a radio station for young people Marian Hobbs was in the House. Audio
Broadcasting merger: Cost is the great unknown for RNZ boss
Both RNZ and TVNZ's chief executives see merit in a proposed merger of the two public broadcasters, but RNZ's chief executive warns a culture change would be needed.
What is the future for RNZ and TVNZ?
While much of the focus has been on Concert FM, the chief executives of the two broadcasting companies heading for a merger - RNZ and TVNZ - have been talking about what the future might look like.
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RNZ Board Chair Jim Mather on Concert back down
Dr Jim Mather joins Kathryn after his appearance before the Economic Development, Science and Innovation Select Committee this morning about the dramatic turnaround in plans to downgrade Concert FM. Audio
Midweek Mediawatch 12 Februrary 2020
Mediawatch's weekly catch-up with Lately. Hayden Donnell talks to Karyn Hay about a local music TV channel coming back from the dead, US media not feeling the Bern - and RNZ Concert / RNZ Music: the… Audio
Midweek Mediawatch 12 Februrary 2020
Mediawatch's weekly catch-up with Lately. Hayden Donnell talks to Karyn Hay about a local music TV channel coming back from the dead, US media not feeling the Bern - and RNZ Concert / RNZ Music: the…
AudioFM x 3- but not for the price of 2
RNZ Concert’s proposed relegation to the 'sub-optimal-for-symphonies' AM band was short-lived, but the government freeing up another FM frequency for RNZ raises more questions about what will be… Video
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FM x 3- but not for the price of 2
RNZ Concert’s proposed relegation to the 'sub-optimal-for-symphonies' AM band was short-lived, but the government freeing up another FM frequency for RNZ raises more questions about what will be…
Video, AudioMedia commentator Andrew Holden
The backlash accompanying RNZ planning a new music brand aimed at younger people which has spawned calls to Save RNZ Concert. Also RNZ /TVNZ merger talks and how the New York Times digital subs are… Audio
RNZ Concert's fate sparks loud backlash
RNZ announced it's new music strategy last week and since then there has been a loud backlash from far and wide across New Zealand. Karyn speaks with media commentator from Public Address, Russell… Audio
Jacinda Ardern on RNZ Concert changes
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says she is "frustrated" by the progression of a plan to remove RNZ Concert from the FM frequency in favour of a new youth-focussed station. 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… 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…
AudioOcean of Diamonds - Esera
An series celebrating the power of the imagination as each character daydreams they have become a larger-than-life version of themselves - a hero on an heroic quest. Audio