Media
Shortland Street moves to 3 episodes weekly
New Zealand's beloved hospital soap opera has been given a life-line, promising another year of episodes, albeit fewer than usual. Together with new funding from NZ on Air, the Screen Production… Audio
Looking back at three decades of Newshub moments
The world was emerging from the gloss-driven excesses of the 1980s when a bold newcomer to NZ's media landscape first went to air. Video
Tears and celebration as Three's AM says goodbye
It was a mixture of celebration, memories and a few tears as AM aired its final show on Newshub's last day.
TV3's Newshub ends after 30+ years, 300 jobs axed
Tonight marks the last six PM newshub bulletin on TV three. After more than thirty years of bringing the news to the nation owners Warner Brothers Discovery have axed the platform at the cost of… Audio
The Panel with Ed McKnight and Claire Amos (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Ed McKnight and Claire Amos discuss what teaching digital media literacy could look like and the age old question, can you seperate an artist from… Audio
Do we still care about the 6pm TV news?
Analysis - 'No-one watches the 6pm news anymore,' many claim, but plenty have read lots about the end of Newshub.
Bookmarks with Matt Heath
This week we talk to fellow broacaster Matt Heath for Bookmarks. Matt's career spans over two decades, and his first book A Life Less Punishing has already sold out it's print run not just once, but… Audio
Podcast Critic: Evie Ashton
Today Evie talks to Jesse about Tortoise productions and some gardening podcasts she's been enjoying. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for 3rd July
On today's episode, Labour is pleased that the government is now supporting the Fair Digital News Bargaining Bill. The Communications and Media Minister admits Australia has faced challenges in trying… Audio
Government pushes plan for tech giants to pay for news
The government will pursue a plan to get global internet giants such as Google and Meta to pay for news, even if that means Facebook would ban news from its platform. The Fair Digital News Bargaining… Audio
More on the Fair Digital News Bargaining Bill
The Government's flipped from opposing the Fair Digital News Bargaining Bill, which started under Labour, to now supporting it - saying on balance, it's worth doing. The Fair Digital News Bargaining… Audio
Meta challenges government over Digital News Bargaining Bill
The company that owns Facebook - Meta - says the government misunderstands how its platform works. The Government has flipped from opposing the Fair Digital News Bargaining Bill, which started under… Audio
Media trust calls for tax on online giants to fund news
The Better Public Media trust says online giants' turnover should be taxed and ringfenced to fund news. The Government's flipped from opposing the Fair Digital News Bargaining Bill, which started… Audio
26 Aaron Smale | The Terrible Legacy of Lake Alice
A surprise phone call from a sister Aaron Smale never knew existed led to an investigation into state abuse. His questions would ultimately result in an award-winning exposé of the heinous goings-on… Audio
ACT likely the stand alone against online news bill
Opposition parties are all voicing in-principle support for the law, which would force tech giants to pay for local news content. Audio
The Panel with Peter Field and Niki Bezzant (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Peter Field and Niki Bezzant discuss a Christchurch street art initiative that has received funding, some say too much, and a small community radio… Audio
Fair Digital News Bargaining Bill revived
Media and Broadcasting Minister Paul Goldsmith speaks to Susana Lei'ataua about the government committing to press ahead with a crucial piece of legislation that could throw a lifeline to local… Audio
Fair Digital News Bargaining Bill to progress
Legislation forcing tech giants to pay media organisations for their news content looks set to progress through the House. The future of the Fair Digital News Bargaining Bill had been uncertain after… Audio
More media cuts? Whakaata Māori prepares for $9.5m funding decrease
Whakaata Māori has announced a review of its organisational structure as it faces a $9.5 million funding decrease in coming years.
Every Little Thing film wins big at Doc Edge festival
We might not have humming birds in New Zealand but those tiny birds have led to a number of awards being given to kiwi film maker Sally Aitken. Jesse talks to her about the film Every Little Thing. Audio
