Media
NZ Film Commission looks to strengthen ties with India and Europe
The New Zealand Film Commission is working to strengthen ties with India and Europe as the United States threatens to slap a 100 percent tariff on any films made here. Film Commission chief executive… Audio
Midweek - NZME compromises, podcast self-destructs, email angst
A new compromise candidate emerges to lead NZME - along with some undisclosed outsourcing. Also: 1News scoop about Erica Stanford's emails draws fire from talk radio, a politics podcast podcast's… Audio
Midweek - NZME compromises, podcast self-destructs, email angst
A new compromise candidate emerges to lead NZME - along with some undisclosed outsourcing. Also: 1News scoop about Erica Stanford's emails draws fire from talk radio, a politics podcast podcast's… Audio
Why banning social media for NZers under 16 is a bad idea – and will affect adults too
Analysis: It's not clear that outright prohibition will achieve what is hoped for.
Billionaire cleared of breaching NZME Takeover Code
James Grenon bought further shares in NZME in March, shortly before he told NZME about his plans to remove directors and replace them.
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 7 May 2025
In today's episode, powerful education union NZEI Te Riu Roa has members involved in a pay equity claim which will now be scrapped, with no settlement reached, National is looking for new friends to… Audio
Tools to cope with social media vitriol
Online violence, against high-profile women in particular, has prompted the government to look at ways to help them deal with it.
Tools to cope with social media vitriol
Online violence, against high-profile women in particular, has prompted the government to look at ways to help them deal with it Audio
'Won't work': ACT dismisses National's under-16 social media ban proposal
ACT leader David Seymour said National's proposal was 'simple, neat, and wrong'. Audio
National Party wants to ban under-16s from using social media
The National Party is keen to follow Australia's lead and ban children under 16 from using social media. But the prime minister Christopher Luxon has not been able to convince his coalition partner… Audio
New twist in NZME boardroom battle as Steven Joyce nominated for chair
The company's shareholders are set to meet early June to select a new board.
President Trump announces 100 percent tariffs for non US made films
New Zealand's film industry is hoping for another plot twist after US President Donald Trump announced a 100 percent tariff on films that aren't made in America. Entertainment correspondent Sandro… Audio
Trump's tariffs on film industry may have impact on NZ industry
New Zealand's film industry is hoping for another plot twist after US President Donald Trump announced a 100 percent tariff on films that aren't made in America. SPADA president Irene Gardiner spoke… Audio
Samoa drops in ranking in media freedom index
The 2025 World Press Freedom Index has seen Samoa drop from 22 in 2024 to 44. Audio
Changes coming for how content is classified
New Zealand's Chief Censor, Caroline Flora, says the self-rating system is working well, and that rating content is more important than ever. Audio
A 'win for the ages': How the world's media saw Labor win
Anthony Albanese has outperformed former Labour luminaries, Kevin Rudd and Bob Hawke, one report says.
Mediawatch: Bad stats boost bootcamp bid
A call to consider universal military service was enthusiastically endorsed in the media this week. But those backing it seized on stats that also tell a different story.
Bootcamps & bad data, elections confound media, NZME battle
Media assumptions about election outcomes were upended in Canberra and Canada this week - and guessing the result of upcoming ones in Wellington and the Vatican suddenly seem risky. Is picking… Audio
Director Ursula Grace Williams on the making of Marlon Williams: Ngā Ao E Rua - Two Worlds
Tony Stamp speaks with Ursula Grace Williams, the director of a new feature documentary called Marlon Williams: Ngā Ao E Rua - Two Worlds, about the making of his new te reo Maori album Te Whare… Audio
Watch: Are podcasters, not politicians, driving Australia's Gen Z's election interest?
Podcast platforms like Punter's Politics are gaining traction with young Australians disillusioned by traditional media. Audio
