Colin Peacock
National’s sober new deputy
National Party leader Judith Collins revealed her front bench picks from its shrunken caucus this week. She elevated Dr Shane Reti to be her deputy - and his drinking habits were leading the bulletins…
AudioMediawatch for 15 November 2020
Slim pickings - reports of the looming fruit and veg crisis; how to report the fact-free claims of Team Trump; unexpected scrutiny of National's new deputy. Audio
Trump v Biden turns into Trump v democracy
Media networks were at last able to name the winner of the 'Race to the White House' this morning after treading water for days. Meanwhile the sitting President gave them all a huge headache: how to… Video, Audio
Trump v Biden turns into Trump v democracy
Media networks were at last able to name the winner of the 'Race to the White House' this morning after treading water for days. Meanwhile the sitting President gave them all a huge headache: how to…
Video, AudioCoverage of new Cabinet sparks debates over diversity
This week the PM picked the minsters to form the top tier of the new government - and said we should be proud to have the most diverse Cabinet we’ve ever had. That prompted some in the media to… Audio
Coverage of new Cabinet sparks debates over diversity
This week the PM picked the minsters to form the top tier of the new government - and said we should be proud to have the most diverse Cabinet we’ve ever had. That prompted some in the media to…
AudioRural women's stories for rural readers
The magazine scene is being rejuvenated by small publishers after the Covid crisis turned it upside down. Among the new titles launched in a difficult market is Shepherdess - made for rural women by… Audio
Rural women's stories for rural readers
The magazine scene is being rejuvenated by small publishers after the Covid crisis turned it upside down. Among the new titles launched in a difficult market is Shepherdess - made for rural women by…
AudioMediawatch for 8 November 2020
Trump v Biden turns into Trump v democracy; coverage of new Cabinet sparks debates over diversity; rural women's stories for rural readers. Audio
Political points, talking points, moot points
President Trump wants his Kiwi right-hand man in the White House to be the next head of the OECD, sparking political debate this week about whether New Zealand should endorse him. While parties sought… Audio
Political points, talking points, moot points
President Trump wants his Kiwi right-hand man in the White House to be the next head of the OECD, sparking political debate this week about whether New Zealand should endorse him. While parties sought…
AudioMediawatch for 1 November 2020
Job bid for Trump's Kiwi colleague; magazines bouncing back from Covid chaos; councilors restrict their own media opportunities. Audio
New magazines for new times
Among thousands of women who lost jobs when Covid-19 hit were those who make our women's magazines. One was Sido Kitchin, former editor of Woman's Day and the NZ Woman's Weekly which closed down… Audio
New magazines for new times
Among thousands of women who lost jobs when Covid-19 hit were those who make our women's magazines. One was Sido Kitchin, former editor of Woman's Day and the NZ Woman's Weekly which closed down…
AudioLocal councillors gagging themselves?
It's not unusual for local council bosses and mayors to try to control what councillors say when the media come calling. But one council’s elected representatives have created a code of conduct… Audio
Local councillors gagging themselves?
It's not unusual for local council bosses and mayors to try to control what councillors say when the media come calling. But one council’s elected representatives have created a code of conduct…
AudioMidweek Mediawatch with Colin Peacock
Colin Peacock with the latest on entertainment - with some very interesting celebrity interviews. Audio
Midweek Mediawatch - celebs living their best life
Mediawatch's midweek catch-up with Lately on RNZ National. This week in the wake of Kim Kardashian's kaning for that tone-deaf 'private island' tweet, he looks at chats with celebrities and their… Video, Audio
Midweek Mediawatch - celebs living their best life
Mediawatch's midweek catch-up with Lately on RNZ National. This week in the wake of Kim Kardashian's kaning for that tone-deaf 'private island' tweet, he looks at chats with celebrities and their…
Video, AudioShould we fear fake news in our politics?
Fears that foreign political consultants and fringe parties would turn Facebook followers and fake news into votes in the election proved unfounded. The major parties mostly ran a clean game online… Audio