Mediawatch

Colin Peacock talked to Emile Donovan about how the media handled the news that Joe Biden had thrown in the towel - and the final report from the Inquiry into Abuse in State Care. Also Colin also looked at a revealing local report about a local high school - and something he got wrong about his own primary school days. (Sorry Mr Patchett . . . ) Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Mediawatch looks at what our media made of the government's new emissions plan - and how best to cover global climate change without pumping up people's despair. Mediawatch also talks to an RNZ reporter who got a rare opportunity to find out what's going on Nauru, where journalists have been kept at arm's length for years.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Hayden Donnell talks to Emile Donovan about TVNZ Breakfast getting dragged into the Trump shooting debate, some NZME criticism from NZME, TVNZ's exclusive interview with isolated Green MP Darleen Tana - and Hayden apologises for mixing up his memes.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.