
There's never a shortage of opinions on the media but Mediawatch looks at it all in detail for those keen to know more about the news - as well as those who work in media.
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 1017 | Founded | 19 years ago |
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Presidents and Prime Ministers happily hogged the screen in TV specials this week - but not our PM. Ex-top cop Andrew Coster broke his silence at length - and big deals are being done in overseas media.
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Australia’s banning social media for teens, and there’s a slick media campaign for the same here. The PM’s onside, but will the government follow? And why is a social media pioneer resisting this? Also: the media’s fever for foreign flatpack furnishi... more
PM pushes back the rumours of a rolling, but Dallow leaves TVNZ. Also: the ethics of intimate image exposure, RNZ's numbers boost - and when is it too soon to wrap up 2025?
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The government pledged to ‘build the future’ with its first election policy this week - and TVNZ aired a special about our economic problems. Do our media give us the big picture on our economy? Also: fact-free stories about rolling the PM - and Covi... more
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My favourite RNZ show.
The programme today on news outlets in Whanganui was outstanding and so important. I’m a Wellingtonian looking forward to future programmes on more regional news outlets.
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Thankyou for exposing the weaknesses of New Zealand reporting.
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Content focuses on the current state of media in New Zealand, tackling issues such as media ethics, audience engagement, and changing industry practices. Topics frequently include the analysis of reporting standards, media coverage of significant events, and critiques of the political landscape as represented by various media outlets. Unique to this content is its blend of humor and rigor, examining the intersection of media, politics, and public response, which highlights both shortcomings and innovations within the landscape. Regular segments feature expert opinions and real-time examples, making it engaging for listeners interested in media discourse and accountability.
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1. Gabby Logan
2. Roger Bolton
3. Toni Bruce
4. Kate Newton
5. Martin Cocker
6. Dr. Tanvir Ahmed
7. Golriz Gariman
8. Tory Farno
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