Colin Peacock

A universally-condemned leak of Covid-19 patients' personal data for political purposes - by an MP and a big-name pundit - prompted the media to ask if 'Dirty Politics' was back - or had ever gone… Audio

Kiwi kids use a lot less Kiwi media than they used to. New research shows its Netflix, YouTube and TikTok engaging their eyeballs big time these days. If our kids screen out our local media, what does… Audio

Under new ownership, Stuff has stopped farming its stuff out on Facebook and it's hiring several senior journalists. Another part of the mission to win the trust and respect of readers is a rejigged… Audio

The chief executive of MediaWorks, Michael Anderson, has resigned and will leave the broadcasting company at the end of this year after four years at the helm. 

Stuff says Facebook is not compatible with its own “core public values” and it's "pausing its presence" on the social media giant. The move has raised eyebrows in the media - and New Zealand’s most…

There are more than 10 million Covid cases around the world and climbing - and more than half a million dead so far.  New South Wales won’t take flights from neighbouring Victoria right now. But there… Audio

The capital's daily paper highlighted the tragic consequences of a dangerous job on Tuesday. On Wednesday, it minimised the risks of another one when highlighting motorists' frustration.    Audio

Mediawatch's weekly catch-up with Lately. This week Colin talks to Karyn about Newshub serving up a scoop with fish battering Winston Peters - and two politicians who sought out the media spotlight… Audio

Mediawatch's weekly catch-up with Lately. This week Colin talks to Karyn about Newshub serving up a scoop with fish battering Winston Peters - and two politicians who sought out the media spotlight… Audio