Press Freedom
Media freedom under the microscope
New Zealand is back in the top ten in the annual rankings of global media freedom. That's not bad considering we plummeted down the ladder last year. But does that mean everything’s rosy?
Media freedom under the microscope
New Zealand is back in the top ten in the annual rankings of global media freedom. That's not bad considering we plummeted down the ladder last year. But does that mean everything’s rosy?
AudioAustralian media unite to fight laws to jail journalists
Australia's biggest news media companies have united to fight a national security law that could criminalise reporters and their sources. Peter Greste - who knows all about being jailed for journalism… Audio
Australian media unite to fight laws to jail journalists
Australia's biggest news media companies have united to fight a national security law that could criminalise reporters and their sources. Peter Greste - who knows all about being jailed for journalism…
AudioReporting risks grow under ‘The Punisher’
Journalists in the Philippines take their life in their hands doing their job. What was already one of the world's riskiest places to be a reporter has become even more difficult under President… Audio
Reporting risks grow under ‘The Punisher’
Journalists in the Philippines take their life in their hands doing their job. What was already one of the world's riskiest places to be a reporter has become even more difficult under President…
AudioDateline Pacific morning edition for 4 May 2017
Tonga state broadcaster undergoing overhaul after PM complaints; Pacific journalists say press freedom is still a challenge in the region; village outreach a new approach to healthcare in Niue… Audio
Press freedom still a challenge in the Pacific
Ongoing challenges towards a free press in the Pacific. Audio
Police raid critical newspaper in Istanbul
Turkish police have raided the offices of the opposition Zaman newspaper, placing it under state control.
NZ slips again in anti-corruption rankings
New Zealand has slipped again in global anti-corruption rankings, to fourth place - with a warning it could fall further if action is not taken.