The Press
Papers Past archive expanding into the 1990s
The National Library which digitises newspapers, magazines and all sorts of other things so anyone can access them is partnering with Christchurch newspaper The Press. Emerson Vandy explains the… Audio
Ten years after: Marking a major milestone in Christchurch
Commemorating the anniversary of the deadly Canterbury quake was a huge undertaking for the media this week. Video, Audio
Ten years after: Marking a major milestone in Christchurch
Commemorating the anniversary of the deadly Canterbury quake was a huge undertaking for the media this week.
Video, AudioBret Easton-Ellis: Calling out the "crybaby generation"
Bret Easton Ellis has spent most of his career causing controversy. He's doing it all over again with latest book, White. He speaks to Jim about his latest work and why he's targeted millennials. Audio
Hate speech vs free speech in the media
Claims of hate speech and the right to free speech made the news this week in response to racially-charged commentary in the media. One case played out in the court of public opinion, the other in a… Audio
Hate speech vs free speech in the media
Claims of hate speech and the right to free speech made the news this week in response to racially-charged commentary in the media. One case played out in the court of public opinion, the other in a…
AudioShaken into action
When disaster strikes, the demand for news is immediate and intense - but the chaos makes it much harder for the media to get what people want. Mediawatch looks at how reporters and editors responded… Audio
Shaken into action
When disaster strikes, the demand for news is immediate and intense - but the chaos makes it much harder for the media to get what people want. Mediawatch looks at how reporters and editors responded…
AudioHow partisan papers pushed to break up NZ
Restive regions demanding independence? Angry clashes over breaking away? The media taking sides and telling people and politicians which side to back? The UK's Brexit in 2016 - and here 150 years… Audio
How partisan papers pushed to break up NZ
Restive regions demanding independence? Angry clashes over breaking away? The media taking sides and telling people and politicians which side to back? The UK's Brexit in 2016 - and here 150 years…
AudioHow the media rose to the challenge of the Christchurch quake
The five years since the 22 February 2011 quake have been turbulent ones for the media in Christchurch. Mediawatch looks back at how things have changed. Video, Audio
How the media rose to the challenge of the Christchurch quake
The five years since the 22 February 2011 quake have been turbulent ones for the media in Christchurch. Mediawatch looks back at how things have changed.
Video, AudioA local storm in a coffee cup goes global
One cafe in Canterbury recently spurned trim milk for its coffee, sparking a media frenzy one paper called "the great New Zealand coffee debate". But it was really just another case of harvesting… Audio
Media freedom fears under new cyberbullying law
If they're not actually victimising people online, why should they worry? Should the new Harmful Digital Communications Act prompt a rethink of how news media exploit social media for stories… Audio
Media freedom fears under new cyberbullying law
If they're not actually victimising people online, why should they worry? Should the new Harmful Digital Communications Act prompt a rethink of how news media exploit social media for stories…
AudioThe Pole Man
North Loburn based press photographer Don Scott turns pine logs into horse jumping and construction poles on an old British made lathe. Audio
The Pole Man
North Loburn based press photographer Don Scott turns pine logs into horse jumping and construction poles on an old British made lathe.
AudioThe Vault - The Press: Christchurch
Despite a hasty retreat from its iconic building in Christchurch's Square following the February earthquake, 'The Press', is in celebration mode. It's 150 years since the paper began with a six page… Audio