11 May 2025

Sudden surge of concern about social media, sport on screen

From Mediawatch, 9:00 am on 11 May 2025

An entire generation's grown up with little regulation of their digital world. But this week there was a sudden surge of political concern about social media for teens. Also: NZ Rugby's in the red even though its income from TV's topped $100m. But netball's got no broadcaster beyond this year for its top comp. Is it a warning for sports that need TV money to pay players?