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Donald Trumps trade for English abroad
A big media contingent followed Bill English on his trip to Tokyo where kickstarting a US-free TPP was the top priority. But some political reporters pressed him for opinions on what was going on in…
AudioHappy 25th birthday Shortland Street
Two of New Zealand's favourite things - John Campbell and Shortland Street. One slightly older than the other. Happy 25th birthday Shortland Street! Video, Audio
Media frenzy over right royal rumour
Rumours about Prince Phillip's health sent the media here into a major flap last Thursday -- and they flapped even more than most of the media in Britain. Audio
Media frenzy over right royal rumour
Rumours about Prince Phillip's health sent the media here into a major flap last Thursday -- and they flapped even more than most of the media in Britain.
AudioJohn Clarke: mocking the media
John Clarke lampooned politicians and the powerful in New Zealand and Australia, but he also skewered the media from time to time too with his subtle style of satire. Mediawatch looks at that - and… Video, Audio
John Clarke: mocking the media
John Clarke lampooned politicians and the powerful in New Zealand and Australia, but he also skewered the media from time to time too with his subtle style of satire. Mediawatch looks at that - and…
Video, AudioPR in disguise ready for takeoff
A new fly-on-the-wall prime-time documentary is actually one big ad for an airline - but no-one’s telling the viewers. Audio
PR in disguise ready for takeoff
A new fly-on-the-wall prime-time documentary is actually one big ad for an airline - but no-one’s telling the viewers.
AudioTVNZ confirms job losses in news reshuffle
TVNZ has announced plans to cut jobs in news but increase reporting from the regions. Chief executive Kevin Kenrick tells Mediawatch more big changes will come to make TVNZ "sustainable". Audio
TVNZ confirms job losses in news reshuffle
TVNZ has announced plans to cut jobs in news but increase reporting from the regions. Chief executive Kevin Kenrick tells Mediawatch more big changes will come to make TVNZ "sustainable".
AudioTVNZ staff reductions
TVNZ is cut cut the number of news editors and producers it employs. Audio
In the spotlight on a dreadful day
TV reporter Thomas Mead was confronted with the worst consequences of ethnic extremism in his home town on March 15 2019 - and his reporting was seen around the world. Mediawatch asks how it has… Audio
In the spotlight on a dreadful day
TV reporter Thomas Mead was confronted with the worst consequences of ethnic extremism in his home town on March 15 2019 - and his reporting was seen around the world. Mediawatch asks how it has…
AudioBig bank bankrolls big new money show
TVNZ's new prime-time programme all about money is bankrolled by a big bank - and it has a host who helps out the broadcaster with its marketing. So is it all one big ad - or just another way to make… Audio
Big bank bankrolls big new money show
TVNZ's new prime-time programme all about money is bankrolled by a big bank - and it has a host who helps out the broadcaster with its marketing. So is it all one big ad - or just another way to make…
AudioTen years in TV under the radar
Sam Irvine is a low-profile boss in the high-profile business of TV. Over the past decade at Freeview, he has overseen the digital transition of free-to-air television. Mediawatch asks if it has… Audio
Ten years in TV under the radar
Sam Irvine is a low-profile boss in the high-profile business of TV. Over the past decade at Freeview, he has overseen the digital transition of free-to-air television. Mediawatch asks if it has…
AudioPolitical play to get state out of broadcasting
Minor political parties’ policies on broadcasting rarely make headlines, but newcomer Gareth Morgan got the media’s attention this week with his proposal to get rid of state-owned broadcasters. Audio
Political play to get state out of broadcasting
Minor political parties’ policies on broadcasting rarely make headlines, but newcomer Gareth Morgan got the media’s attention this week with his proposal to get rid of state-owned broadcasters.
AudioNot much of a scoop
Plenty of people like ice cream - especially if it’s free. But lately, the media have overestimated our appetite for sickly sweet stories about it. Audio