Media
Two towns’ news under pressure, copyrights and wrongs
The tale of two towns - Taupo and Westport - which face losing their only local newspaper. Also: new bid to change the law so parody and satire doesn't run the risk of breaking it - and to clear up… Audio
The Mixtape: Paddy Gower - from pessimist to optimist
Our guest picking the music is New Zealand journalist Patrick Gower. Paddy started his career on the graveyard shift at the Herald, moving on to become a self-described 'attack dog' political… Audio
AJA releases long awaited album
After creating and collaborating musically for many years, award winning songwriter, producer and teacher, AJA (Ngati Raukawa, Ati Awa ki Whakarongotai, Ngati Toa Rangatira, Ngati Porou), has just… Audio
The good, the bad and ugly of mumfluencing
Mumfluencing can be a lucrative business, but making a living off of children can come at a cost Audio
Film Review: Moana 2 and There's Still Tomorrow
The Queen of Hollywood is in to review satirical Italian film There's Still Tomorrow and the sequel to Disney's mega hit Moana. Audio
Online curses the latest trend
A TikTok clip has garnered millions of views. It features a woman, claiming to have bought a curse from an online witch. The online witchcraft industry is booming. A quick glance at one online… Audio
TVNZ confirms plans to axe roles but quiet on numbers
The government-owned broadcaster previously proposed job cuts to 50 roles including reducing its news and current affairs unit as a move to save $30 million.
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 29 November
On today's episode, Health New Zealand spent $72 million on contractors and consultants for a single IT project, in the lead-up to moving to sack over 1000 IT employees, the Inquiry into the Covid-19… Audio
No plan B to save The Spinoff
The Spinoff founder Duncan Greive says there's "no plan b" to save the website if an attempt to dramatically increase the number of paying supporters is not successful.
Podcast Critic: Finding Heidi and The English Disease
Adam Burns discusses the latest season of Guilt and reviews a new documentary series about football hooliganism. Audio
Tiriti talk, TJ’s haka, funding for factual stuff in 2025
Midweek - Treaty Principles Bill and TJ Perenara's controversial haka stir debate; the latest public funding for current affairs and journalism and Three's local stuff for 2025. Audio
Bookmarks with Sarah Foster-Sproull
Jesse talks to dancer, choreographer, and senior lecturer in Dance Studies Sarah Foster-Sproull about the books and music that inspire her. Audio
New Zealand Geographic opens its books
"The media sector is now forecasting its own death". "For the first time, I'm looking at the future with genuine concern." That's direct quote from NZ Geographic owner James Frankham. He wrote those… Audio
Moana 2 reo Māori premieres with a powerful message
The cast said the inclusion of te reo Māori in such a beloved Disney film was a powerful step towards preserving language and culture.
What counts as work in the digital age?
Immigration New Zealand is investigating the visa status of a YouTube celebrity who's been travelling New Zealand.
But what counts as work, these days? Making a sponsored Instagram post doesn't have… Audio
The Panel with Sue Bradford and Ben Thomas (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Sue Bradford and Ben Thomas to discuss the proposed demolishment of Begonia House in Wellington, Auckland's expensive Christmas tree and… Audio
RNZ reaches goal of engaging with 80% of New Zealanders
The public broadcaster had given itself till 2027 to achieve it.
The Pre-Panel for 26 November
Today on the pre-panel Wallace Chapman and Jesse Mulligan preview tonight's show. Also, producer Sam Hollis joins to discuss the release of Wicked and whether or not singing should be allowed in the… Audio
Book Critic: Delirious by Damien Wilkins
Claire Mabey discusses the latest from the NZ writer Damien Wilkins. She also looks at The Hotel Balzaar by acclaimed children's novelist Kate DiCamillo and The Haunted Wood, a history of children's… Audio
Teens swarm Auckland CBD in hunt for YouTube sensation IShowSpeed
"Everyone saw where he was on the stream and just started running."
