Media
FBI guy drops in, paywave politics, Gaza dilemma, MEX folds
The headline-making secret visit of the FBI's top guy, the politics of paywave, and starvation in Gaza hitting home for news outlets. Also: the Marlborough Express folded this week after 160 years in… Audio
JAWS 50 years on
It was the first ever blockbuster, capturing an entire generation, becoming a cultural phenomenon and turning 50 this year! Audio
Film Review: Blue Moon, The Life of Chuck & more
The New Zealand International Film Festival opened in Auckland last night, and that means busy days and nights for film fans and film critics. Like Kate Rodger! She joins Jesse to talk about her top… Audio
Packing a punch: 'Kaikohe Blood and Fire'
Director Simon Ogston joins Jesse to talk about his film 'Kaikohe Blood & Fire'. On the surface it looks like a film about fighting and mixed martial arts but look a little deeper and it's actually… Audio
Wētā FX confirms it is cutting staff
Animation and visuals giant, Wētā FX, has confirmed it's looking to cut or change about 100 jobs, mostly in Wellington. Reporter Bill Hickman spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Beneath the euphoria of a broadcast deal, netball still has issues
Great for netball fans, maybe not so great for players - it's likely they'll be hit in the pocket after a new deal with free to air TV was signed this week.
Netball still under pressure in spite of TV deal
Great for netball fans, maybe not so great for players - it's likely they'll be hit in the pocket after a new deal with free to air TV was signed this week. Audio
The Lowdown
Today on The Lowdown, Perlina Lau and Afternoon's Senior Producer Olivia Wilson discuss the content that is filling up your group chats. Audio
Gut punch: Ministry restructure sparks outrage
As one of our smallest ministries is shredded to save taxpayer dollars, critics say it feels like cultural vandalism
Axe falls on history
When one of our smallest ministries is shredded in the name of saving taxpayer dollars, critics say it feels like cultural vandalism Audio
Midweek - starvation in Gaza, announcements, polling on a whim
Pressure goes on The Platform over a tweet from its founder, gaza starvation hits home for media, announcements of an announcement and a polling company chief puts out a question on a whim - with… Audio
Clash of titans - US President Trump vs media mogul Murdoch
The battle between US President Donald Trump and media mogul Rupert Murdoch is getting personal. NPR's media correspondent David Folkenflik has reported on Trump and Murdoch and how they've shaped the… Audio
How should a company deal with a scandal like the Coldplay kiss cam?
When a scandal goes viral - as it recently did at a Coldplay concert - companies face nuanced challenges in a new era of crisis communication.
Netball NZ secures broadcast deal
Netball New Zealand has finally secured a broadcast deal for next year's ANZ Premiership, following months of negotiations. Netball New Zealand chief executive Jennie Wyllie spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Powerful photojournalism on display in Auckland
The World Press Photo Exhibition has opened in Auckland, Nathan talked with curator Martha Echavarria Audio
35 Dana Johannsen | The System that Broke Olivia Podmore
The death of Olympic cyclist Olivia Podmore confirmed warnings journalist Dana Johannsen had long been hearing about the mental health risks for elite athletes. Her reporting would go on to expose the… Audio
Podcast Tuesday: Pipeline: Left to Die & The Retrievals Season Two
In 2022, while making repairs to a undersea pipe off the coast of Trinidad, four professional divers got sucked hundreds of metres into a 76cm- wide pipe full of oil. The story of what happened next… Audio
NZIFF with Sarah McMullan
The New Zealand International Film Festival starts next week. Film critic Sarah McMullan is with Jim to talk about some of her favourites. Audio
Mediawatch: Media milking butter battle
Bitter battles over butter prices have led news bulletins, partly prompted by the finance minister's 'please explain' to Fonterra. But one editor says many in the media missed the point.
Bitter butter battle tops bulletins, Saudi sports cash
A bitter battle over the price of butter led news bulletins this week, prompting a 'please explain' from the finance minister to Fonterra. But did the media miss the main point? Also: pundits say Sky… Audio
