Colin Peacock
Covid’s comeback sparks calls for more transparency
The breaking news no-one wanted to hear this week upped the pressure on the government and officials to make more information public - and more quickly. Meanwhile critics have cast doubt on whether we…
AudioMerv’s moment & Paula’s callers - politicos on talk radio
One political player made headlines this week calling in to talk radio posing as someone else - while MP Paula Bennett was handed the mic on a talk radio network for the week. Audio
Merv’s moment & Paula’s callers - politicos on talk radio
One political player made headlines this week calling in to talk radio posing as someone else - while MP Paula Bennett was handed the mic on a talk radio network for the week.
AudioMediawatch for 16 August 2020
Covid's comeback sparks demand for more transparency; confronting the deluge of Covid-19 conspiracies; Merv's moment & Paula's callers - politicos on talk radio Audio
Midweek Media Watch: Covid level reporting
RNZ Mediawatch's Colin Peacock joins Karyn to discuss a frenetic 24 hours in the news and he looks at how various New Zealand media outlets responded with last night's Covid-19 announcement. Audio
Midweek Mediawatch: Breaking bad news
Mediawatch's weekly catch-up with Lately. This week Colin talks to Karyn Hay about how the media broke the bad news from Auckland - and Paula Bennett's talkback debut and confronting cranky Covid… Audio
Midweek Mediawatch: Breaking bad news
Mediawatch's weekly catch-up with Lately. This week Colin talks to Karyn Hay about how the media broke the bad news from Auckland - and Paula Bennett's talkback debut and confronting cranky Covid…
Audio'Hit and Run' runs its course
It’s three years since ‘Hit and Run’ first put Operation Burnham in the headlines, throwing light on a situation that unfolded far from the public gaze. The official report is out after a long and… Audio
'Hit and Run' runs its course
It’s three years since ‘Hit and Run’ first put Operation Burnham in the headlines, throwing light on a situation that unfolded far from the public gaze. The official report is out after a long and…
AudioMPs on the way out strike back at media
Politicians’ conduct has sparked stacks of media condemnation lately amid a surge of scandals and sudden resignations. But two MPs quitting politics this past week took a swipe at the media on the way… Video, Audio
MPs on the way out strike back at media
Politicians’ conduct has sparked stacks of media condemnation lately amid a surge of scandals and sudden resignations. But two MPs quitting politics this past week took a swipe at the media on the way…
Video, AudioControversial campaign for costly new drug
Newshub has put its weight behind a campaign to fund a “miracle drug” for cystic fibrosis patients from the public purse. But are its viewers getting the full picture? Audio
Controversial campaign for costly new drug
Newshub has put its weight behind a campaign to fund a “miracle drug” for cystic fibrosis patients from the public purse. But are its viewers getting the full picture?
AudioMediawatch for 9 August 2020
MPs on the way out take a swing at the media; Operation Burnham report delivers verdict on 'Hut and Run'; new media campaign for a costly drug Audio
Contradictory polls create confusion
Two more TV opinion polls energised political reporters this week and put the opposition on the defensive. This created lots of drama but was it news voters can use?
Contradictory polls create confusion
Two more TV opinion polls energised political reporters this week and put the opposition on the defensive. This created lots of drama but was it news voters can use?
AudioNorth & South takes new direction under new management
A giant German company pulled the plug on our best and biggest magazines in April, casting out many of the nation’s best journalists. Now two journalists from Germany living here are determined to… Audio
North & South takes new direction under new management
A giant German company pulled the plug on our best and biggest magazines in April, casting out many of the nation’s best journalists. Now two journalists from Germany living here are determined to…
AudioMediawatch for 2 August 2020
Bold poll claims create confusion; survey of post-Christchurch attack coverage reveals 'unprecedented' response; North & South magazine under new management. Audio
Midweek Mediawatch MPs exit with swipes at the media
Mediawatch's weekly catch-up with Lately. This week Colin Peacock talks to Karyn Hay about a politician's parting shots, John 'last of the lions' Lewis leaves the scene, a particularly pastoral… Audio
