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Re: News 'deeply concerned' staff cuts will affect news reaching youth
TVNZ's youth news platform, Re: News says proposed cuts will severely limit its ability to reach young and underserved audiences.
Tech Tuesday with Dan Watson
Dan Watson is the owner and managing director of Vertech IT services. This week he talks to Jesse about the new Surface Pro laptops from Microsoft. Audio
Do you need a letterbox?
How often is there a letter in your letterbox? Once upon a time it was the main mode of communication, but it looks like the days of the humble letter are drying up. Annual statistics show a steady… Audio
Group wants stronger internet censors
A group wanting wider and tougher restrictions on illegal sexual content on the internet says Aotearoa is falling behind in protecting children from online harm.
The voluntary system, administered by… Audio
Online harm: 'Children don't know where to go for support'
Aotearoa is falling behind in protecting children from online harm, says a group wanting wider and tougher restrictions on illegal sexual content on the internet.
'Manipulated' photo of Princess Kate shows we can't trust what we see
News agencies have been pulling the photo of the Princess of Wales over concerns the photo has been edited. Psychologist and AI commentator Paul Duignan says it's the latest bizarre event in a… Audio
'Biotechnology is all around us' - molecular biologist Revel Drummond
New Zealand has one of the most restrictive systems in the world when it comes to gene editing - but that could be all about to change. Audio
'He's free to do so': Luxon defends Seymour over TVNZ criticisms
Luxon says at this point he does not believe the ACT leader has contravened the law.
The Pre-Panel for 11 March 2024
Today on the Pre-Panel, Wallace Chapman previews tonight's show, and producer Sally Ward shares highlights from the red carpet. Audio
Television Critic: Jonathan Mahon-Heap
Today Jonathan Mahon-Heap talks to Jesse about two shows, Criminal Record and Constellation, both streaming on Apple TV now. Audio
US investors interested in AI-focused New Zealand software firms
American venture capitalists remain interested in New Zealand Software as a Service firms especially ones that have the ability to harness artificial intelligence.
The strange Kate Middleton phenomenon
Whether you're a fan of the royal family or not, it's been hard to avoid the recent hurricane of questions, conspiracies and memes taking over the internet, asking where on earth the Princess of… Audio
Plagiarism controversy casts shadow over Oscars
A plagiarism controversy has broken out and is casting a shadow over the 96th Academy Awards as the ceremony gets underway in Los Angeles.
It's alleged the story of the film The Holdovers is… Audio
Sandro Monetti previews the Oscars
The elite of the film industry is gathering today to walk the red carpet and vie for the best of the year's cinema at the Oscars in Los Angeles.
Director and entertainment journalist Sandro Monetti… Audio
Weta FX up for Oscars today
It's the Oscars today and Aotearoa's Weta FX is up for awards.
The digital visual effects and animation company has been nominated for work on Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol three, as well as for best… Audio
Chief Digital Officer: AI not being used in NZ government - yet
A guide to public officials, published last year, suggested a number of uses in policy development and for doing 'high-volume, low-value tasks' in public services.
David McAlpine: Is noise cancelling technology safe?
Noise cancelling devices are big business, and it's no surprise with excess noise exposure linked not only to hearing loss but even increased risk of cardiovascular disease and depressive symptoms… Audio
Apocalypse now for news - part 2?
Mediawatch - TVNZ's proposals to balance its worsening books could mean New Zealanders may end up with almost no national current affairs on TV within weeks.
Apocalypse now for news - part 2?
TVNZ’s proposals to balance its worsening books by killing news and current affairs programmes mean New Zealanders could end up with almost no national current affairs on TV within weeks. It’s a…
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Mediawatch for 10 March 2024
TVNZ has proposed big cuts to news that could leave the country with only one daily TV news bulletin and almost no current affairs on TV within weeks. Audio
