Colin Peacock
Political parties roll out crime control policy
After it emerged that Matu Reid was on home detention for family violence offences, the media rapidly raised questions about home detention, the discounting of prison sentences and gun control…
AudioMediawatch for 23 July 2023
A triumph on a tragic day; political parties roll out crime control policies; creative interpretations of a pretty prosaic political poll. Audio
Mediawatch for 23 July 2023
A triumph on a tragic day; political parties roll out crime control policies; creative interpretations of a pretty prosaic political poll.
AudioMidweek Mediawatch
Colin Peacock talks to Mark Leishman about the media response to the Prime Minister ruling out wealth taxes; Tova O'Brien returns - while other editors go out; a distressing trial - and covering the… Audio
Midweek Mediawatch - too much information too soon?
Midweek Mediawatch - Colin Peacock talks to Mark Leishman about intense coverage of a mother accused of killing her children - and the media finally covering the crimes of Sir James Wallace… Audio
Midweek Mediawatch - too much information too soon?
Midweek Mediawatch - Colin Peacock talks to Mark Leishman about intense coverage of a mother accused of killing her children - and the media finally covering the crimes of Sir James Wallace…
AudioCould a 'mortgage bomb' blow up borrowers?
Recent reports have warned of a ‘mortgage bomb’ that could blow up - and a growing number of people unable to pay back debts. Is the story as explosive as some headlines would have you believe?
Could a 'mortgage bomb' blow up borrowers?
Recent reports have warned of a ‘mortgage bomb’ that could blow up - and a growing number of people unable to pay back debts. Is the story as explosive as some headlines would have you believe?
AudioAustralia puts big tech under more pressure
These days the platforms that pump news round the internet make more money out of it than the media who make it. In Australia they’ve done deals to ensure the media get more. Now the government also… Video, Audio
Australia puts big tech under more pressure
These days the platforms that pump news round the internet make more money out of it than the media who make it. In Australia they’ve done deals to ensure the media get more. Now the government also…
Video, AudioMediawatch for 16 July 2023
Warnings of a 'mortgage bomb' about to blow up; Australia puts big tech' under more pressure; Mary Holm's 25 years with readers and writers. Audio
Mediawatch for 16 July 2023
Warnings of a 'mortgage bomb' about to blow up; Australia puts big tech' under more pressure; Mary Holm's 25 years with readers and writers.
AudioMary Holm - 25 years with readers and writers
Mary Holm's been writing about personal finance weekly for the same paper for more than 25 years. But she tells Mediawatch it's really the readers who have kept it going. Audio
Mary Holm - 25 years with readers and writers
Mary Holm's been writing about personal finance weekly for the same paper for more than 25 years. But she tells Mediawatch it's really the readers who have kept it going.
AudioMidweek Mediawatch
Colin Peacock talks to Mark Leishman about two leaders in the spotlight over their conduct: cabinet minister Kiri Allan and Wellington mayor Tory Whanau. Also - lifting the lid on the abuse of migrant… Audio
Midweek Mediawatch - tipsy Tory & allegedly angry Allan
Midweek Mediawatch - Colin Peacock talks to Mark Leishman about the reaction to two politicians who both filled the front page of The Post this past week: cabinet minister Kiri Allan and Wellington… Audio
Midweek Mediawatch - tipsy Tory & allegedly angry Allan
Midweek Mediawatch - Colin Peacock talks to Mark Leishman about the reaction to two politicians who both filled the front page of The Post this past week: cabinet minister Kiri Allan and Wellington…
AudioShock of the news - and the state of the arts
A new report says the arts and culture get just half of the space in our media that's devoted to sport. Mediawatch asks a leading local culture critic if the arts are just a 'nice to have' for our… Audio
Shock of the news - and the state of the arts
A new report says the arts and culture get just half of the space in our media that's devoted to sport. Mediawatch asks a leading local culture critic if the arts are just a 'nice to have' for our…
AudioThe right to be wrong - even in a crisis
Dolphins mating in a prime-time TV documentary was deemed a breach of broadcasting standards this week by the broadcasting watchdog - but dismissing official information and experts on air during… Audio
