Mediawatch

RNZ Originals

There's never a shortage of opinions on the media but Mediawatch looks at it all in detail for those keen to know more about the news - as well as those who work in media.

  1. HÁ 1 DIA

    Midweek - political leader obsession, Trump v BBC, athletics aesthetic reboot, feijoas are bad

    Why are so many stories zeroed in on political party leaders? Also: Trump's wild claims about the BBC, Post and Press online makeover, TVNZ's aesthetic athletics reboot, feijoas must go. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

    24min

  2. HÁ 5 DIAS

    The polls that pressure politics, Country Calendar’s Coro Street-level staying power

    The media piled on after one poor poll result, piling more pressure on the PM. Who calls the shots as third parties get in in the act with news media? Also: is Country Calendar current affairs, documentary or reality TV? Or all of the above? And what explains its Coro-level loyalty and longevity? Read more about this episode of Mediawatch on the RNZ website In this episode: 0:47 One poor poll result that put pressure on the PM late last week was still pre-occupying the media this week. Was it really a story? 16:12 The editor of The Post and Sunday Star Times - Tracy Watkins - on who calls the shots and pays the bills in its polling partnership with pollster Freshwater Strategies and lobby group Infrastructure NZ. 23:28 Country Calendar has passed 60 unbroken years on air - and survived the cull of other factual and current affairs shows that also rated well. How come? 26:48 Producers Dan Henry and Katherine Edmond on why Netflix would never make Country Calendar, its style, its funding - and putting women behind and in front of the camera. Guests: Tracy Watkins, Dan Henry and Katherine Edmond Follow Mediawatch and listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or any podcast app to make sure you never miss an episode. Find more RNZ Podcasts at the new section of the RNZ website at rnz.co.nz/podcasts Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

    38min

  3. 11 DE MAR.

    Covid quibbling, Iranian opinion and history, ‘Peter Bassett’ update

    Another Covid inquiry prompted plenty of pandemic pointscoring - but not so much on the plan for the next one. Also: who speaks for Iranians - and who is Peter Bassett? Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

    19min

  4. 7 DE MAR.

    War in the Middle East, political criticism & influence concerns at home, PM still PM

    It’s war in the Middle East again, stretching media already stressed by conflict - and nonsense from leaders is not helping. Also: questions about newsrooms’ vulnerability to influence from outside and their inside media companies; poll prompts a flurry over the PM, Country Calendar at 60. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

    43min

  5. 4 DE MAR.

    Midweek - War breaks out in Iran; PM fluffs his lines; TVNZ's interference fears

    Coverage of war breaking out on Iran, influencers' soft power picture shattered, the local angles including a PM punished for fluffing his lines. Also - TVNZ's crime reporting fallout prompt claims of editorial interference. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

    20min

  6. 28 DE FEV.

    Govt moves on rough sleepers, reporting Wellington woes, mystery blogger

    The government’s moved on rough sleepers and beggars downtown - by giving the police power to move them out of town. How did the media handle that this week? Also: reporting Wellington's bad news; political ad rebuke - and who’s ‘Peter Bassett’? Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

    34min

  7. 25 DE FEV.

    Midweek - Andrew image explodes, goalie's grief goes global, The Press looks back, PM's soc-med scorn,

    'That' image of Andrew becomes one of world’s most-reproduced images ever - and a local goalie's grief went global too. Also - The Press looks back on 15 years after the quake; the PM's social content copping extreme scorn Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

    23min

  8. 21 DE FEV.

    Immigration issue amped up, ceiling for streaming, over-the-top umbrella

    Anti-immigration political parties have been boosted in many countries. Now NZ First forcing the issue onto the news agenda. Also: is streaming eating itself? And why did one friendly umbrella gesture end up heavily analysed in our media? Read more about this episode of Mediawatch on the RNZ website Learn more: Mediawatch: Immigration amping up in election year | RNZ News In this episode: 0:55 Immigration as a political wedge issue around the world 4:55 NZ First puts immigration on the agenda over its objections to an FTA with India - giving the media a headache with the prospect of more to come. 19:45 HBO leaves Sky TV to launch its own HBO Max subscription service here. Are we already over-subscribed? 22:56 Tech writer Peter Griffin on streaming hitting the ceiling worldwide - and what it might mean for Sky TV (without HBO) Guests: Peter Griffin, BusinessDesk Follow Mediawatch and listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or any podcast app to make sure you never miss an episode. Find more RNZ Podcasts at the new section of the RNZ website at rnz.co.nz/podcasts Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

    34min
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There's never a shortage of opinions on the media but Mediawatch looks at it all in detail for those keen to know more about the news - as well as those who work in media.

Informações

  • Canal
    RNZ Originals
  • Criado por
    RNZ
  • Anos de atividade
    2006 - 2026
  • Episódios
    317
  • Classificação
    Livre
  • Copyright
    © (C) Radio New Zealand 2026
  • Site do podcast
    Mediawatch

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