Hayden Donnell

In this week's edition of Midweek Mediawatch, Hayden Donnell talks to Karyn Hay about a murderers' row of interviews for National leader Christopher Luxon and the free speech implications of Elon… Audio

Hayden looks at Christopher Luxon's run of 'difficult' interviews and Elon Musk's controversial purchase of social media giant Twitter. Audio

The easing of restrictions on pubs, clubs, cafes and restaurants after the Covid traffic light went 'Orange' this week was celebrated by media urging us to 'put on our dancing shoes'. Owners and… Audio

Hayden Donnell talks to Karyn Hay about the latest news and controversies in New Zealand's media. Audio

Midweek Mediawatch: Hayden Donnell talks to Karyn Hay about alternative approaches to stories about our housing and transport problems - and news media getting a green light to try and get Facebook… Audio

The media has for the most part accepted climate change is a crisis, and time is running out to implement fixes. But climate solutions, particularly when it comes to transport and housing, are still… Audio

Before its launch, the boss of new talk station Today FM promised a new approach eschewing anger and antagonism just for the sake of engagement. The first fortnight's been a mix of some of that - as… Audio

The unvaccinated received a wave of press over the weekend which they used to campaign for the return of their freedoms. Other groups made vulnerable by Covid were lower down the media's pecking…

Hayden Donnell joins Karyn to discuss the launch of TodayFM, the media coverage of anti and pro mandate pundits and some interesting stories that have grabbed his eye. Audio

In this week's edition of Midweek Mediawatch, Hayden Donnell talks to Karyn Hay about a good start for Tova O'Brien and a not-so-good one for Duncan Garner on new talk station Today FM - and the… Audio

Today FM is set to take on Newstalk ZB in a battle for talk radio supremacy. But in contrast to its controversy-courting crosstown rival, its website is demonstrating a surprisingly tranquil approach… Audio

The government has confirmed it is creating a new public media entity incorporating RNZ and TVNZ. But it has not revealed details of its funding - or the charter which will govern its operations.