Media
Social media, gaming making AK public transport cool online
Bus driving and social media influencing does not sound like it goes hand in hand, but some drivers are making it work. Ke-Xin Li reports. Audio
New Brenton Tarrant podcast is released
A lengthy investitation here and overseas, into terrorist Brenton Tarrant claims he was radicalised much earlier than previously known. A multi-part podcast "Secrets We Keep: Lone Actor" in his… Audio
TV Review: 'Ocean' and 'The Mirror and the Light'
Critic Linda Burgess discusses David Attenborough's documentary 'Ocean' and the new series of 'The Mirror and the Light' the show based on Hilary Mantel's Wolf Hall books. Audio
The Detail: Kiwi journos tackling issue of distrust in NZ media
Rather than shrug helplessly over a lack of trust in media, two New Zealand journalists are rolling up their sleeves to tackle the issue.
Fast Favourites with NZ Listener editor Kirsty Cameron
Editor of NZ Listener, Kirsty Cameron, got her start in journalist at RNZ and broadcasting before moving into print where she's stayed ever since. She spent more than a decade working in Australia… Audio
Lisette Reymer: accidental war correspondent
Lisette Reymer joins Jim to discuss her book No, I Don't get Danger Money - Confessions of an Accidental War Correspondent. Audio
Mediawatch: Google's AI Overviews underwhelm
Some AI applications appear to be trying to tell us what we want to hear - and even avoid answers that might upset us. Is AI human after all? If so, should the media be wary? Video
OMG! Is it WW3?, AI telling us what we want to hear
It was hard for media all around the world to work out what happened in the Middle East. But claims that WW3 and global recession might be upon us here were rolled back within a day. Also: Chat GPT's… Audio
Bill Bailey: Modern Vaudevillean
Award-winning and UK comedian Bill Bailey is heading back to New Zealand later this year with his brand-new show Vaudevillean. Audio
California Governor sues Fox News for $1.3 billion over Trump phone call
He claims the network defamed him by lying about his phone call with Donald Trump.
Looting the temples: a story of crime and redemption
A new documentary uncovers the illicit trade in thousand-year-old looted Cambodian temple treasures. From remote villages to elite international art institutions, LOOT uncovers the underbelly of a… Audio
Film review: 'F1' and 'Kōkā'
Film critic Kate Rodger gives her hot takes on Brad Pitt's new film F1 and Kōkā. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 27 June 2025
In today's episode, the sudden death Tamaki Makaurau MP, Takutai Tarsh Kemp has devastated her family, friends, community and she is being mourned across the political arena, US Secretary of Defense… Audio
Vogue editor-in-chief Dame Anna Wintour stepping down
Dame Anne Wintour, who has been editor-in-chief for 37 years, will continue to hold a senior role at the company.
Podcast Critic - Conspiracyland and Rabbit Hole
This week our podcast critic Tessa Guest and Jesse discuss Conspiracyland 2 and The Rabbit Hole. Conspiracyland 2 is where the BBC's Disinformation correspondent Marianna Spring investigates the rise… Audio
Screentime: Sirens, Playing Nice, Long Bright River
Film and TV reviewer Perlina Lau joins Kathryn to talk about new Netflix series Sirens, starring Julianne Moore as an enigmatic billionaire who may have trapped her young employee into a manipulative… Audio
Lucky Lorde fans get advance listen of new album
Devout Lorde fans have had the chance to hear her new album in its entirety before its revealed to the rest of the world on Friday. Reporter Adam Burns went along. Audio
Minister fears public funding used for electioneering
Minister Tama Potaka is concerned that public funding may have been used for electioneering, after a Whānau Ora Commissioning Agency advertisement encouraging Māori to sign up for the Māori electoral… Audio
Ep 4 Art and Culture
This episode explores the ways culture, creativity, and storytelling have built a uniquely New Zealand identity. From the revival of traditional Māori music to quirky early poetry, National Film Unit… Audio
Midweek - Fog of war, Seymour vs media, dating start-up hiccups
The media's difficulties sorting out the fact from fiction in the Middle East fog of war, entrepreneur cites negative coverage selling dating business, David Seymour taking on the media - again - and… Audio