Media
Trade me and Stuff join forces
There's another change for the media landscape in Aotearoa with a new marriage between Trade Me and Stuff. The Spinoff's Managing editor and media commentator Duncan Grieve spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Two doctors, one diary and a health system in crisis
The reality of working in our under-pressure healthcare system is laid bare in Diary of a Junior Doctor - the new five-part docuseries which follows a group of junior doctors at Auckland's Middlemore… Audio
Broadcaster Suzy Cato becomes Officer of the NZ Order of Merit
Suzy Cato is now an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit - she joined Nathan Rarere for a chat Audio
Winter Telly with Kate Rodger
Winter is here - the nights are longer, the couch is comfier, and it's the perfect time to get stuck into some seriously good viewing. Whether you're looking to stream something new, head to the… Audio
PBS sues Trump to reverse funding cuts
The suit claims the US president's executive order to cut federal funding for the public broadcaster is an unconstitutional attack that would "upend public television".
Climate change coverage in a changed media climate
Media outlets were firing up new projects and joining alliances to cover climate change just a few years ago. Now there's just one mainstream NZ media reporter focused solely on it.
The climate for climate change coverage, Run It Straight
The state of climate change reporting in a changed political climate - and a time when the media have their own existential emergency. Also - how the Run It Straight went from social media phenomenon… Audio
Scammers use NZ doctors in deepfake ads to push scam medicines
Patients have been warned to be wary of diabetes medicine and supplements sold online.
More than hockey - Ruamata
Ruamata: It's More Than Hockey was a remarkable story capturing the journey of Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Ruamata's rise to the upper echelons of hockey in Aotearoa. Now, it's back. Video, Audio
Film Review
Kate Rodger reviews Wes Anderson's black comedy The Phoenician Scheme and the latest in the blockbuster movie franchise, Mission Impossible 8. Audio
How Māori, Pacific communities can reshape media narratives
The success of Brown Buttabean Motivation shows how initiatives can use media stereotypes to create their own narrative.
Podcast Critic - Elliot Childs
Podcast critic Elliot Childs brings us two podcasts today. The first is The Small Bow, which is a podcast about recovery, hosted by A J Daulerio. Then Elliot talked about The Fretboard Journal, which… Audio
Midweek - Herald streaming, RNZ falling, Deputy Dave deepdives
The Herald's new streaming news show, RNZ National listeners tuning out, David Seymour's political past under the spotlight. Audio
For the love of leaks
Editor of Politik.co.nz Richard Harman joins Emile Donovan to talk about receiving leaks, how journalists can use them, and what leaks say about the government agencies they originate from. Audio
Public service leaks crackdown leaked to RNZ
A crackdown on public servants leaking information has been revealed, in a document leaked to RNZ. Political reporter Russell Palmer spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Whakataukī of the Week with Sir Ian Taylor
Tonight, broadcaster and businessman Sir Ian Taylor sits down in the Auckland studio with Emile Donovan. Audio
Television Critic
Our TV critic for this week, Claire Chitham, reviews Dying For Sex, Caréme, and Étoile. Audio
Seaweed: A Love Story
There's a new short documentary that takes a deep dive underwater in Wellington. Seaweed: A Love Story follows Dr Nicole Miller scuba diving in the city's harbour highlighting both the beauty and… Audio
Mediawatch: Coverage on a Budget
The media make a drama out of Budget day every year, even though the big plot twists have been revealed in advance and bits of the backstory are no longer in the script.
Head knocks and ultra-violence: The viral dangers of Run It Straight
Opinion - Social media appeal and simplicity may be a large part of why the concerningly dangerous new tackling game Run It Straight has begun to capture attention and crowds in Australasia, three…
