Mediawatch

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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.

  1. VOR 3 TAGEN

    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

    19 Min.

  2. VOR 6 TAGEN

    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

    43 Min.

  3. 4. MÄRZ

    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

    20 Min.

  4. 28. FEB.

    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

    34 Min.

  5. 25. FEB.

    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

    23 Min.

  6. 21. FEB.

    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

    34 Min.

  7. 18. FEB.

    Midweek - terrorist's identity conundrum, private functions go very public & AI on ice

    Judgments media made reporting the recent court hearing featuring mass-murderer Brenton Tarrant. Also: how two private functions at one private club ended up being very public - and AI accusations on ice at the Winter Olympics. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

    22 Min.

  8. 14. FEB.

    Infrastructure anxiety hits headlines again, AI slop feeds fake news flood

    Solid and liquid sewage is streaming into the sea in the capital, as the government says we need to import gas to ease energy shortages. Flaky infrastructure is an election year issue again - but are the media seeing the big picture as well as the political one? Also: the battle to stop AI ripping off real New Zealand news and flooding Facebook. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

    37 Min.
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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.

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    RNZ Originals
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    2006 - 2026
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