Mark Jennings
The beginning of the end
Part 2: It's Newshub's final week on air, and reporter Adam Hollingworth looks back at its battle to beat TVNZ. Where it succeeded and where it failed. Audio
The end of an era for New Zealand news
Part 1: As Newshub enters its final week, reporter Adam Hollingworth talks to current and former staff about the news division's early days and key events in its 35-year history. Audio
Commentator on Goldsmith taking up Media Minister role
Paul Goldsmith starts today in his new role as minister of media and communications. Veteran journalist and Newsroom co-editor Mark Jennings spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
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
Former TV3 head of news on media job losses
A former head of news at TV3 says a generation of journalists is being wiped out following large job cuts announced at TVNZ and the closure of Newshub. Mark Jennings spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
The headlines are grim for Newshub
It was a skin-of-your-teeth operation from the start, and Newshub's 35 year old life looks to be ending with multi-million dollar losses presided over by off-shore owners Audio
Former news head Mark Jennings on the collapse of Newshub
Former Newshub head of news Mark Jennings on his shock at today's announcement Newshub is to close. And what now for the media landscape? Kathryn speaks with Mediawatch's Colin Peacock. Audio
The problem with Winston being Winston
When politicians fail to call out a lie by one of their own, it can have a dampening effect on democracy Audio
Media expert on Kamahl Santamaria Breakfast departure
There is still silence from state broadcaster TVNZ about the abrupt departure of new Breakfast show host Kamahl Santamaria.
TVNZ won't answer questions about his sudden resignation, quiting after… Audio
Newsroom accused of publicising anti-vax PR pitch
A few days before the occupation of Parliament dissolved in a wave of fire and violence, Newsroom published soft-focus vision of it in a report called 'A visit to Freedom Village'. It's now being… Audio
Why good journalism needs your help
The government's helping hand to an industry in trouble - the media - has more than the usual critics, most of them concerned about journalists being too scared to bite the hand that's feeding them.
…Mixed media - how the RNZ and TVNZ merger might work
The biggest shift in public broadcasting is being mulled over by a government-appointed group. But is such a unification desirable, or even necessary? Audio
High court dismisses Advance NZ's attempts to get in debate
The High Court has thrown out Advance NZ's attempt to stop a Newshub Powerbrokers multi-party leaders' debate going ahead without them. The Panel speaks to Mark Jennings about the media's role in… Audio
Why TV election debates are so crucial
A look at the three elements that make up the TV election debate - the broadcaster, the moderator, and the politician. Audio
Former TV3 news boss on MediaWorks TV sale
TV3's news operations are thought to be safe, with confirmation the channel is being sold to US company Discovery.
MediaWorks has been trying to sell its TV operation since late last year and has… Audio
Changing channels - the future of screen entertainment
The TV landscape has changed beyond recognition - but there's a confusing picture over where your screen entertainment will be coming from in the future. Audio
What could a merged RNZ and TVNZ look like?
RNZ and TVNZ could be disestablished and replaced with a new public broadcaster under a new proposal that may be before Cabinet within weeks.
The government is looking at how best to shore up public… Audio
MediaWorks TV on the block - what next?
Broadcasting company MediaWorks intends to sell off its television operations, putting TV channels Three, ThreeLife, the joint-venture Bravo and news service Newshub in limbo - and hundreds of jobs… Audio
How will you watch the Rugby World Cup?
Have you worked out how you'll be watching the Rugby World Cup this year? Because the way sport is being delivered to our screens is changing. Audio