Bill Ralston
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 17 April
On today's episode we hear from Resource Minister Shane Jones on reducing barriers to coal mines, we get Labour's reaction to the changes from leader Chris Hipkins, journalist and media commentator… Audio
Stuff to take over 6pm news on Three
Warner Bros. Discovery has struck a deal with Stuff to supply the 6pm bulletin, replacing Newshub. Journalist and media commentator Bill Ralston and former Newshub Head of News Mark Jennings spoke to… Audio
TVNZ chief executive Simon Power resigns after a year in job
After just over a year in the job, Simon Power has resigned as chief executive of TVNZ.
The former National Party MP and minister joined the broadcaster in March last year.
He faced several… Audio
Review into Santamaria hiring costs TVNZ head of news his job
A review into the hiring of former TV One Breakfast host Kamahl Santamaria released yesterday found there was a lack of consultation with key staff before his arrival, and he didn't even complete a… Audio
A pundit backlash against actual experts
Analysis: Our epidemiologists and Covid modellers have faced an increasingly bitter series of barbs from commentators and columnists over the last month, and it's making their often thankless task… Audio
A pundit backlash against actual experts
Analysis: Our epidemiologists and Covid modellers have faced an increasingly bitter series of barbs from commentators and columnists over the last month, and it's making their often thankless task…
AudioNightline: the late-night news show that broke the mould
Jesse looks back at 'off the wall' news bulletin show TV3's Nightline, by chatting to former presenter Bill Ralston and newsreader Joanna Paul who were in the hot seat when the craziness began in the… Audio
The Weekend Panel with Bill Ralston & Lavina Good
Our panellists discuss Tauranga mayor Tenby Powell's resignation, diversity in the workplace, the lingering impact of Covid-19 and Tourism minister Stuart Nash's contention that NZ should be focusing… Audio
Night time Netflix: Study to examine evening binge-watching
New research just funded will investigate the effects of interrupting binge-watching television with short bouts of activity and how that effects blood sugar levels and sleep. Audio
The issue of race lingers over National's new front bench
Race is unwittingly becoming an issue following new National leader Todd Muller's recent reshuffle. Audio
Trans-Tasman bubble plans under way
The prospect of a Trans-Tasman bubble with Australia is looking more likely following news that a 'blueprint' is expected next month. Audio
Today in music history for 28 May 2020
On this day Irene Cara's 'Flashdance What A Feeling' hit no 1 in the US. Audio
Covid-19: Major funding boost for NZ arts sector
The government today announced a multi-million dollar funding boost to help Aotearoa's arts and cultural sector recover from the impact of Covid-19. Audio
Working from home: The 'new normal' post-lockdown
New research just released suggests most New Zealanders would be quite happy working from home - or at least some of the time - post lockdown. Audio
The incredible rescue of 2 missing trampers
Survival specialist Stu Gilbert discusses the epic survival story of two trampers missing for 19 days in Kahurangi National Park. Audio
The Panel with Verity Johnson and Bill Ralston (Part 2)
Today in music history for 28 May 2020; Trans-Tasman bubble plans under way; The issue of race lingers over National's new front bench; No more Netflix? Study to examine evening binge-watching. Audio
The Panel with Verity Johnson & Bill Ralston (Part 1)
The incredible rescue of 2 missing trampers; Working from home: The 'new normal' post-lockdown?Covid-19: Major funding boost for NZ arts sector. Audio
What the panellists have been thinking about
Panellists Verity Johnson and Bill Ralston share what they've been thinking about. Audio
NZ's media industry facing uncertain future
New Zealand's media industry is reeling after two major announcements today. Bill Ralston joins the Panel to discuss the changing media landscape. Audio
Academics say alcohol restrictions would help free up hospitals
Public health associate professor Louise Delaney, along with another colleague, say restrictions on alcohol could help to reduce avoidable hospitalisations during the pandemic. Audio
