Claims of media 'bribery' derail new government on day one; politics shows off air just as politics hots up; mayor under pressure after rumour-based reports.
Mediawatch looks at how Winston Peters' grievances against the media made headlines this week - as soon as the new government took power.
Also: reports that have put Wellington's mayor under pressure - and why are all the weekly TV politics shows going off the air now, just as the new government gets going.