Media
Audiences switching off broadcast media to avoid harmful or offensive content
New research found half of Māori, Pacific, Asian and Muslim audiences felt media incited conflict and reinforced stereotypes.
TV Critic: Industry, Slow Horses and Kaos
Our TV reviewer Brooks Alexander reviews the tense drama series Industry; the Gary Oldman staring Slow Horses and Kaos, a retelling of the Greek myths feturing Jeff Goldblum as Zeus. Audio
New Billy T. James cabaret - Be like Billy?
A new cabaret show Be like Billy? explores the legacy of one of New Zealand's greatest entertainers: Billy T James. Rutene Spooner grew up watching Billy's work on old VHS tapes with his whanau, and… Audio
Māori media company makes Time Top 100 list
The chief executive of a Māori media company based out of Kaitaia has been recognised as one of Time Magazine's Top 100 in A.I. Te Hiku Media chief executive Peter-Lucas Jones spoke to Charlotte Cook.
…TIME mag nod for preserving te reo through AI
Peter-Lucas Jones has been recognised alongside some of the biggest tech players in the world.
Media focus on small stuff in big-budget transport plan
Some media queried how the $33b national transport plan will be funded. Others highlighted aspects that barely dent the budget.
The international hit with a Kiwi accent
Brokenwood's Tim Balme talks to Amanda Gillies about the New Zealand drama series watched worldwide.
Brokenwood - the international hit with a kiwi accent
Brokenwood's Tim Balme talks to Amanda Gillies about the New Zealand drama series watched worldwide. Audio
Film Review: Beetlejuice Beetlejuice and Rebel Ridge
Dominic Corry graces the studio and reviews the Tim Butron sequel that's currently in theatres and the Netflix action thriller Rebel Ridge. Audio
Podcast Critic: two podcasts about the Polkinghorne trial
Evie Ashton reviews two competing podcasts about the Polkinghorne trial: Stuff Extra's The Trial and NZ Herald (NZME's) The Accused. Audio
MSD bans staff from using fake social media profiles
The Ministry of Social Development has decided to permanently ban staff from using fake social media profiles to spy on beneficiaries in fraud investigations. Phil Pennington spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Shower Thoughts: Who takes stock photos?
Kathryn Taylor is a stock photographer based in Canterbury and joins Emile Donovan to demystify the stock photo industry. Audio
RNZ unveils new podcast section and audio player
They are the first audience-facing changes in a series of projects to improve audience experience on the website.
TV Critic: The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Season Two; Bad Monkey and Terminator Zero
Our TV reviewer Dominic Corry comes in hot with some laser sharp reckons on some new shows. Audio
Big broadcasters go public on problem of trust
This week RNZ and TVNZ both put out statements about public trust, transparency and how they make their news. On Mediawatch we ask the top editor from each one if they are feeling the heat over the…
Local media pushing back offshore invaders?
For years, the most comprehensive survey of Kiwis’ media habits has shown local media losing ground to offshore invaders. This year it says we’re ‘settling down’ and local media may be ‘stabilising’…
Big broadcasters under pressure: tide turning for local media?
For years the most comprehensive annual survey of Kiwis' media habits has shown local media losing ground to offshore invaders like YouTube, Netflix and Spotify. But has the tide turned this year? Audio
Musk's X banned in Brazil after fight over hate speech
Brazil's telecommunications regulator is suspending access to Elon Musk's X social network in the country in compliance with an order from a judge in a feud with the billionaire investor.
Watch: The all new Saturday Morning programme
Get a sneak preview of the look and sound of the new Saturday Morning programme on RNZ National, hosted by Mihingarangi Forbes and Susie Ferguson.
