Media
TV Critic: Bad Monkey, Kaos, Agatha All Along, The Penguin
Claire Chitham reviews a swath of new TV shows to put on your must watch list. Audio
Israeli troops raid, order closure of Al Jazeera's West Bank bureau
Journalists have been handed a military court order, forcing them to close their bureau for 45 days.
'Next minute, I woke up and I was globally viral' - Paddy Gower opens up on his career
The veteran TV presenter's new memoir digs in further to a public life full of highs and lows. Audio
I sold car to walk to work, not pay bills - Wellington Mayor
Tory Whanau - who earns nearly $190K - said her recent comments during a long interview had been "taken out of context".
Media getting the silent treatment from politicians
There are claims politicians are dodging media interviews - but the way the media handle them might be part of the problem. Video
Mediawatch for 22 September 2024
Our media put politicians' feet to the fire in the name of accountability - but some won't front up in the first place. Is the way they're doing it part of the problem? Also: local iwi steps in to… Audio
RUNT - a family film with a speedy star
Celebrated Australian author Craig Silvey's novel RUNT, is about to hit the big screen in New Zealand. The heart-warming family movie centres on Runt; a rascally, very speedy, stray dog. Audio
Short-Cuts with Dan Slevin
Nights' movie critic Dan Slevin returns to talk about Iris and the Men, Sugar, and Downey's Dream Cars. Audio
Film Review: Grafted and The Contestant
Afternoons producer and ace film reviewer Sam Hollis reviews kiwi body-horror Grafted and a new documentary on Disney+ The Contestant. Audio
Wairoa Star newspaper has been reborn by iwi trust
The Wairoa Star is back with a local iwi buying the paper after it stopped publishing in May - iwi chief executive Aayden Clarke talked with Nathan Rarere. Audio
Midweek Media Watch with Colin Peacock
Colin Peacock joins Emile Donovan for Mediawatch's weekly catch-up. Audio
Podcast Critic: Question Everything and Witnessed: Night Shift
Ximena Smith joins Jesse to offer some listening recommendations including the creator of the hit S-Town goes deep into the ethics of journalism. Ximena also discusses the new season of the true crime… Audio
Funding cuts could see 'significant change' for Whakaata Māori
Its chief executive says the organisation is looking "at everything possible" to achieve cost savings and ensure the next 20 years for Whakaata Māori.
How two regional Kiwi chicks (their words) have gone global
Lucy Blakiston founded a bite sized news brand and online phenomenon - Shit You Should Care About, or SYSCA. Audio
Broadcaster Matt Heath is leaving Radio Hauraki
After a decade alongside good mate Jeremy Wells, Heath has taken up a role on Afternoons at Newstalk ZB. Audio
More te Reo Māori Disney flicks coming
Disney's latest te reo Māori film, Encanto has reached 2nd at the box office in the first week.
Encanto Reo Māori is the fifth Disney film producers Tweedie Waititi and Chelsea Winstanley have… Audio
Stories of kindness
People are fundamentally good and the internet can be a tool to unite people rather than divide them. That's not just wishful thinking for Gabe Reilich and Lucia Knell. They work for a media platform… Audio
TV Critic: Bump (Neon) and The Perfect Couple (Netflix)
Our TV reviewer Caitlin Cherry talks about two series centered around dysfunctional families: the Australian show, Bump (Neon), and The Perfect Couple (Netflix) starring Nicole Kidman. Audio
Emmys set to kick off in LA
In Los Angeles, the stars of television are preparing for the Emmys. The awards ceremony begins at midday our time. Hollywood correspondent Sandro Monetti spoke to Morning Report. Audio
Borrow a granny and go and see Thelma. Neither of you will regret it
Thelma is the year's least-likely action hero on a mission to get back the money she lost to scammers. Audio
