Media
Midweek - Kirk's killing, rugby reactions, Phillips fallout
Charlie Kirk's killing prompts strong reactions - even at this distance; 'historic' beating for All Blacks - and more muted coverage of winning Black Ferns; more media fallout from from sad Marokopa… Audio
Why are New Zealand musicians leaving Spotify?
Explainer - Top New Zealand bands like Tiki Taane and The Bats are leaving Spotify behind. Why?
Meta under fire from wrongful suspension of social accounts
Kiwis are getting kicked off Facebook and Instagram in growing numbers, Ke-Xin Li takes a closer look Audio
Feature interview: The New Zealander diving under the ice
With just one breath, New Zealand freediver Ant Williams set a new world record, swimming 182 meters underwater and under ice. That's the length of nearly two full rugby fields. He takes us all along… Audio
What we can learn from how NZ media covered Covid 19
How New Zealand media covered Covid-19 made the pandemic seem like a competition or a war the country was winning. That's according to a University of Otago study. Bioethics researchers analysed more… Audio
RNZ podcast wins major international award
The Last Voyage of the Rainbow Warrior podcast has been named Best Podcast at the prestigious Asia-Pacific Union Prizes awards.
Innovative agency tackles instability for actors and performers
Job stability and sustainability within a creative industry can be a constant battle for artists. Audio
A new era for American Vogue
It's a new era at American Vogue with a new editor announced to take over from Dame Anna Wintour. Audio
Does the 'Downton Abbey' finale hit the mark?
Film and TV critic Sarah McMullan is with Jim to talk about Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale, which is now in cinemas. Video, Audio
Mediawatch: Fugitive father, family and the public interest
After the hunt for Tom Phillips came to a deadly end, the media had to make quick judgements about what was in the public interest, the interests of the children, and the public's appetite for…
Fugitive family & public interest, Te Pati Maori v MSM, AI news
After fugitive father Tom Phillips' violent death, media made judgements about the public interest, the interests of the children - and what interested the public. Also: Te Pati Maori seems to be… Audio
Stuff could face fine up to $200,000 over Phillips audio, expert says
The media outlet says it stands by the story and the handling of it.
Film Review: Is the new Downton Abbey film any good?
Kate Rodger joins Emile to discuss two new films, Downton Abbey and Bad Guys 2. Audio
Rupert Murdoch's media empire
Eric Beecher, who was once hired by Rupert Murdoch as editor of The Herald in Melbourne, offers his unique perspective. Audio
Screentime: The Paper, Highest 2 Lowest, Subject
Film and television reviewer Tamar Munch joins Kathryn to talk about American mockumentary The Paper (TVNZ+), which follows in the tradition of The Office. Highest 2 Lowest (Apple +)is a crime… Audio
Midweek - Fugitive father saga ends, row over doco and access
Media go big on the epic - but tragic - tale of fugitive father Tom Phillips; angst over over exclusive access for doco makers- and a columnist's criticism of Mediawatch. Audio
Why Murdoch family's hold on empire is vulnerable
Analysis - Rupert Murdoch's family has always been close. But if you really want to trace the extent of filial and sibling affection, you have to follow the money.
Podcast Tuesday: What's My Age Again?
Evie Ashton shares her top listens: What's My Age Again? Katherine Ryan Maori Made Easy - Scotty Morrison Audio
The Wellingtonians fighting for a local radio station
t's no secret that New Zealand's music and arts scene is under pressure and local Wellington radio station RadioActive.FM is no exception. Audio
Murdoch wins case in family succession feud
Rupert Murdoch's chosen son Lachlan will remain in charge of the family business for the foreseeable future, forestalling a predicted challenge from his siblings over the political bent of the…
