Media Releases
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Henare te Ua – RNZ Māori Journalism Internship Te Karahipi a Henare te Ua
Te Aorewa Rolleston (Ngāi Te Rangi and Ngāti Ranginui) is the recipient of the 2020 Henare te Ua Māori Journalism Internship established by Radio New Zealand to support Te reo Māori and foster Māori journalism.
Released 1:55 pm on 17 November 2020
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RNZ Breaks Radio Industry Survey Records
RNZ National has become the first New Zealand radio station to record more than 700,000 different listeners each week in a nationwide GfK radio industry survey.*
Released 12:44 pm on 15 October 2020
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Comprehensive multi-platform election coverage from RNZ's trusted team
Election 2020 will see RNZ providing the most comprehensive and innovative general election coverage ever delivered to audiences across its multimedia networks.
Released 12:13 pm on 18 September 2020
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RNZ to Expand Local Democracy Reporting Programme
Radio New Zealand (RNZ) is seeking applications from New Zealand media organisations who are keen to join the Local Democracy Reporting (LDR) programme.
Released 9:56 am on 3 September 2020
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RNZ Chair Welcomes New Board Appointees
RNZ Chairman, Dr. Jim Mather, has welcomed the appointment of former NZ On Air CEO, Jane Wrightson, as a Governor on the Board of Radio New Zealand and the involvement of Mihimaraea Parata Gardiner as an observer on the Board under the State Services Commission Future Directors programme.
Released 11:48 am on 24 August 2020
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Attacks on Public Media are an Attack on Democracy
Media Release from Global Task Force for public media
In early June, Facebook announced that it had begun labelling content originating from state-controlled media organisations. This is the most recent manifestation of an ongoing discussion about the distinction between state and public media organisations that is vitally important for citizens of democracies worldwide.
Released 12:17 pm on 12 August 2020
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The Service: Cold War spy secrets revealed: SIS and MI6 raided Czech embassy in Wellington
A new five-part RNZ podcast series, The Service, launched today, reveals that New Zealand’s security intelligence agency, the SIS, carried out multiple clandestine raids, breaking into foreign embassies in Wellington in the latter part of the 1980s, in breach of the Vienna convention.
Released 8:16 am on 8 June 2020
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Voyager Media Awards Recognise RNZ Journalism
RNZ excellence in journalism has been recognised at the prestigious Voyager Media Awards announced this evening. The annual awards celebrate the very best in print, digital and broadcast journalism on all media platforms across New Zealand.
Released 6:08 pm on 22 May 2020
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Public Media Alliance - Global Task Force - Public media serving in the time of a pandemic
The Global Task Force (GTF) is a group of seven leaders of major public service media from around the world. The GTF was formed to develop a consensus and single strong voice around the issues and challenges facing public media worldwide. publicmediaalliance.org/global-task-force
Released 11:52 am on 24 April 2020
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ANZAC Commemorative Service #StandAtDawn
Join RNZ to commemorate ANZAC Day from your bubble.
ANZAC Day is one of New Zealand’s most important national events. This year, for the first time, services across New Zealand have been cancelled but Kiwis can still pay their respects at dawn from their own homes.
Released 1:59 pm on 22 April 2020
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RNZ Public Media Services Update
As New Zealand's Lifeline Utility radio broadcaster, RNZ is required to maintain essential public information channels and news during times of national emergency and we are committed to supporting all New Zealanders during these challenging times.
Released 3:59 pm on 24 March 2020
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RNZ Board Welcomes FM Frequency Opportunity
The Board of RNZ today welcomed the Government’s decision to look at freeing up an additional FM transmission frequency and to explore funding options for a multi-media music brand.
Released 11:00 am on 17 February 2020
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Local Democracy Reporting Service Takes Off
New Zealand media organisations are invited to apply to receive content from a $1m pilot scheme aimed at boosting the reporting of local democracy issues across the country. The Local Democracy Reporting (LDR) service announced earlier this year, now has eight reporters employed by eight host newsrooms around the country.
Released 3:26 pm on 3 December 2019
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Continued Audience Growth For RNZ Across All Platforms
RNZ audiences continue to grow in an uncertain and changing New Zealand media environment.
Released 12:59 pm on 28 November 2019
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Two Wins for RNZ at International Media Awards
RNZ’s reporting of the Christchurch terror attacks, and the podcast Gone Fishing, have won awards at the prestigious 2019 Association for International Broadcasting (AIBs) gala dinner held in London.
Released 10:24 am on 8 November 2019
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RNZ presents the dramatic and powerful NZ Wars: Stories of Waitara
Created and presented by award-winning journalist Mihingarangi Forbes, NZ Wars: Stories of Waitara documents the epic battle for control over the fertile lands of Taranaki.
Released 9:49 am on 25 October 2019
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New Podcast Series - What it means to be Māori in an urban setting
He Kākano Ahau: Urban and Māori, is a six-part podcast series that explores what it means to be Māori in an urban setting and the power of connections. The series is hosted by writer and activist Kahu Kutia and will be released on RNZ from Tuesday, 22 October.
Released 3:49 pm on 22 October 2019
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Matangireia - Full and Frank Interviews with Former Maori MPs in Compelling New Series
A compelling new RNZ / NZ On Air video and podcast series was launched at Parliament on Thursday by Hon Nanaia Mahuta, Minister for Māori Development.
Released 12:49 pm on 27 September 2019
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Strong Multi-Platform Results for RNZ
The third nationwide GfK radio industry survey for 2019 reflects another strong twelvemonth performance for RNZ’s live radio programming and on-air results have been enhanced by excellent digital figures.
Released 1:04 pm on 19 September 2019
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Regional news coverage to be boosted by Local Democracy Reporting scheme
Eight journalists are being sought to work as local democracy reporters in regional newsrooms across New Zealand. The recruitment aims to boost reporting on local body issues and the work of publicly funded institutions, local councils, health boards and similar organisations.
Released 4:00 pm on 19 August 2019
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