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Jul 14, 2024 • 33min

Mediawatch for 14 July 2024

Mediawatch looks at how our media reacted to the shocking news of the attempt on Donald Trump's life in Pennsylvania. And shortly before that news broke, Colin Peacock a look at the week's news and media live on Sunday Morning with Hayden Donnell - including how it panned out in the first week of Stuff's ThreeNews, a change for TVNZ's Re:News, a significant change in the government's stance on affordable housing - and horoscopes in the news. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
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Jul 10, 2024 • 26min

Midweek: False gods of sport

Colin Peacock talked to Emile Donovan Stuff making a solid start with ThreeNews on TV; the British media making a meal of their landslide election and local democracy reporting's financial reprieve. Also: the unhealthy obsession with the world's most famous footballer - and Emile gives Mediawatch the (remixed) gift of music. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
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Jul 6, 2024 • 36min

Mediawatch for 7 July 2024

After 30 years, the classic News Hub format bids farewell as a new bulletin partners with Stuff. The podcast discusses viewer expectations and the impact of budget cuts on news quality. It humorously reflects on a reporter's performance during the launch and critiques audience engagement strategies. Proposed legislation aims to involve tech giants in supporting local news. As traditional TV networks face viewer decline, the challenge remains to attract younger audiences while fostering quality reporting and shared viewing moments.
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Jul 3, 2024 • 23min

Midweek: Suprise bill backing & more concerning closures

Colin Peacock talked to Emile Donovan about the government backing a law change - which they once slated in opposition - to help the media get more money from Big Tech. Also - the end of Newshub coming closer - and another round of concerning closures in the media in local newspapers, the once-mighty Sunday News and at Newstalk ZB. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
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Jun 29, 2024 • 33min

Mediawatch for 30 June 2024

The podcast dives into the struggles of traditional media as job losses hit key outlets in New Zealand. It highlights TikTok's rise as a news source and its effects on journalistic integrity. Economic challenges from Facebook's policies on Australian media are discussed, alongside the battle for funding between governments and tech giants. The alarming decline in journalism jobs raises concerns about democracy, with calls for innovative funding solutions. Finally, it examines how AI investments by tech companies are reshaping the news landscape.
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Jun 26, 2024 • 22min

Midweek: A PM forced to dish his own plaudits

Hayden Donnell talks to Emile Donovan about the prime minister becoming his own hype man, a strange malfunction in RNZ's push notifications, and a grab bag of media business news.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
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Jun 22, 2024 • 39min

Mediawatch for 23 June 2024

Explore the enduring presence of newspapers in the digital age, despite predictions of their demise. Discover the historical journey of New Zealand's print media and its evolution over the past century. Unpack the political media landscape and the representation of marginalized voices. Learn about the shift to personality-driven journalism amid technological changes. Finally, see how journalists adapt to challenges such as climate disasters, highlighting their crucial role in community resilience.
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Jun 19, 2024 • 26min

Midweek: Plaintive plane complaints

Hayden Donnell talks to Emile Donovan about an emerging media consensus over our malfunctioning Defence Force aircraft, how rude words slipped though in music on RNZ - and a huge few months at Stuff.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
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Jun 15, 2024 • 41min

Mediawatch for 16 June 2024

How the media copped criticism for reporting allegations of personal data misused for political purposes - and the struggle to get meaningful responses from official sources. Also: the popularity of an ultra-long local podcast contradicts assumptions about short attention spans - and how one journalist's trip to his local cafe ended up as national news. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
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Jun 12, 2024 • 21min

Midweek: New jobs, more podcasts, fewer post-cabs

Colin Peacock talks to Emile Donovan about more moves between broadcasters, more new podcasts - but fewer Prime Ministerial press conferences. Also: TVNZ makes football fans happy. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

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