Media
Billionaire's NZME takeover bid draws watchdog's attention
The government's takeovers regulator is eyeing up a shake-up at the media company after private equity tycoon Jim Grenon bought a 9.3% stake.
Feature interview: BTS at a Japanese school
Serve lunch, scrub the floors and then learn about maths and reading. It's how the day goes for primary school students in Japan where character building is prioritized alongside academics. Filmmaker… Audio
Television Critic: Yellowjackets, Adolescence, Daredevil
Brooks Alexander has been glued to his TV and he's got some recommendations. He also has some reckons on the new season of The White Lotus. Audio
Media pump up rumours of PM's possible demise
The PM's got plenty on his plate right now - the economy, health, housing, Trump, and school lunches. Now the media are also hinting he might not be in the top job for long - but based on very little.
Social media project reveals dating lives of Gen Z
A new social media project d8talk sees a group of young Gen Z New Zealanders taking part in a frank and honest conversation dating. Over the next few months, it's being rolled out across the channels… Audio
Mike Leigh on new film "Hard Truths"
After nearly 30 years, British writer and director Mike Leigh has reunited with actor Marianne Jean-Baptiste for his new drama and comedy film Hard Truths. Audio
Media question PM’s position, integrity initiative for media
The PM's got plenty on his plate right now, including media hinting his time is up in the top job. Is that true - or fair? Also: a new move to use the media to improve integrity in public life and… Audio
Producer Joseph Patel on Sly Stone's legacy in new doco
Sly Stone, a true musical innovator, is often overlooked as one of the greatest artists of the 21st century. Without Sly Stone, there would be no Prince and no Parliament Funkadelic- he is an… Audio
Council ponders Facebook exit citing its poor ethics
Councillor Rebecca Gray said the threat of harm for specific communities was increasing on Meta platforms.
RNZ's Gaza conflict coverage abided by its editorial policy - Review
A review of RNZ coverage regarding the conflict in Gaza has concluded it has abided by its own editorial policy - as well as the standards and principles of media and broadcasting watchdogs.
RNZ review of Gaza conflict coverage found no policy, media standards breaches
RNZ chief executive Paul Thompson says a review of RNZ's coverage and complaints process regarding the conflict in Gaza is part of a continuous process of improvement and review.
Film Review: The Rule of Jenny Penn
Kate Rogers joins Jesse Mulligan to review: The Rule Of Jenny Penn, Black Bag, and Firebrand. [picture id="4KAK3F0_heroīmage_webp" crop="16x10" layout="full"] Audio
Meta wins case over book on Kiwi's time at Facebook
Sarah Wynn-Williams can no longer promote or distribute copies of her memoir.
More shots fired in NZME takeover attempt
Private equity tycoon Jim Grenon bought a 9.3 percent stake in NZME for just over $9 million.
Podcast Critic: Summer Album / Winter Album and 20,000Hz
Elliot Childs has some great podcast recommendations today. Audio
Filming underway for Tom Sainsbury's Small Town Scandal
Filming is underway in Wellington for Small Town Scandal, a new Sky NZ comedy based on comedian's Tom Sainsbury's hit podcast. Sainsbury spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Midweek - Poll angst, NZME upheaval
A new poll piles pressure on the PM and his party, the billionaire bidding to unseat NZME's board hits back at claims about his intentions, a Paddington clarification Audio
Billionaire says concerns over editorial control at NZME a 'side issue'
Private equity tycoon Jim Grenon says editorial content is a "side issue" and journalists should be "optimistic" about the future.
Widow of Green MP speaks on media's handling of death
A year after the sudden passing of Green MP Fa'anana Efeso Collins, his widow Vasa Fia Collins is addressing the circumstances around Fa'anana's death for the first time. Audio
