Media
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 7 May 2025
In today's episode, powerful education union NZEI Te Riu Roa has members involved in a pay equity claim which will now be scrapped, with no settlement reached, National is looking for new friends to… Audio
Tools to cope with social media vitriol
Online violence, against high-profile women in particular, has prompted the government to look at ways to help them deal with it.
Tools to cope with social media vitriol
Online violence, against high-profile women in particular, has prompted the government to look at ways to help them deal with it Audio
'Won't work': ACT dismisses National's under-16 social media ban proposal
ACT leader David Seymour said National's proposal was 'simple, neat, and wrong'. Audio
National Party wants to ban under-16s from using social media
The National Party is keen to follow Australia's lead and ban children under 16 from using social media. But the prime minister Christopher Luxon has not been able to convince his coalition partner… Audio
New twist in NZME boardroom battle as Steven Joyce nominated for chair
The company's shareholders are set to meet early June to select a new board.
President Trump announces 100 percent tariffs for non US made films
New Zealand's film industry is hoping for another plot twist after US President Donald Trump announced a 100 percent tariff on films that aren't made in America. Entertainment correspondent Sandro… Audio
Trump's tariffs on film industry may have impact on NZ industry
New Zealand's film industry is hoping for another plot twist after US President Donald Trump announced a 100 percent tariff on films that aren't made in America. SPADA president Irene Gardiner spoke… Audio
Samoa drops in ranking in media freedom index
The 2025 World Press Freedom Index has seen Samoa drop from 22 in 2024 to 44. Audio
Changes coming for how content is classified
New Zealand's Chief Censor, Caroline Flora, says the self-rating system is working well, and that rating content is more important than ever. Audio
A 'win for the ages': How the world's media saw Labor win
Anthony Albanese has outperformed former Labour luminaries, Kevin Rudd and Bob Hawke, one report says.
Mediawatch: Bad stats boost bootcamp bid
A call to consider universal military service was enthusiastically endorsed in the media this week. But those backing it seized on stats that also tell a different story.
Bootcamps & bad data, elections confound media, NZME battle
Media assumptions about election outcomes were upended in Canberra and Canada this week - and guessing the result of upcoming ones in Wellington and the Vatican suddenly seem risky. Is picking… Audio
Director Ursula Grace Williams on the making of Marlon Williams: Ngā Ao E Rua - Two Worlds
Tony Stamp speaks with Ursula Grace Williams, the director of a new feature documentary called Marlon Williams: Ngā Ao E Rua - Two Worlds, about the making of his new te reo Maori album Te Whare… Audio
Watch: Are podcasters, not politicians, driving Australia's Gen Z's election interest?
Podcast platforms like Punter's Politics are gaining traction with young Australians disillusioned by traditional media. Audio
Film Review: One of Them Days? and Sinners
Sam Hollis reviews Ryan Coogler's latest film Sinners and One of Them Days, an American buddy comedy film starring Keke Palmer and SZA. Audio
New Zealand's first official music chart began 50 years ago today
Since May 2 1975, New Zealand has had an official music chart, based on a weekly survey that tracks music sales. Music journalist and someone who's made the New Zealand Top 40 himself with the band… Audio
Podcast Critic: 'DNA Trail: The Promise' & 'Titanic - Ship of Dreams'
Today Alan Doak looks at DNA Trail: The Promise, a podcast about Laura Ancell who is searching for the real family of her late father. He also discusses Titanic - Ship of Dreams where host Paul McGann… Audio
May marks beginning of NZ Music Month
The New Zealand Music Month kicks off on Thursday, celebrating 25 years of homegrown talent. Rumpus Machine lead singer and guitarist Daniel Hyde spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio
Doco lifts lid on Destiny, Pope farewelled, US party falls flat
A controversial documentary series by TVNZ's John Campbell - which didn't quite kick off like it was meant to. Also: 'Peoples Pope' farewelled, US media's annual White House party falls flat. Audio
