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. HACE 3 DÍAS

    Midweek - Epstein overdrive & icky encounters, more Mauao fallout, Luxon on camera, MediaWorks changes hands

    Epstein Files hog headlines worldwide as local angles emerge here. Also: more commentary on the tragedy at Mount Maunganui, the PM copping unfair criticism for his visits to the disaster zones, NZ radio stations under new Aussie ownership - and roadcone nonsense. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

    23 min

  2. 31 ENE

    Death, devastation and extreme weather test media, NBR copyright crusade confronts customers

    The deadly disaster in the north was sparked by weather which was extreme - but no longer unexpected. Media mapped out how it happened and lapses in the response, but copped criticism reporting the role of politics and climate change. Also: NBR's copyright crusade, business news in 2026 - and great sporting headlines. Read more about this episode of Mediawatch on the RNZ website Death, devastation and extreme weather test media | RNZ News In this episode: 1:19 Reporting what went wrong and why after tragedies at Mount Maunganui and Welcome Bay in the face of misleading social media - and claims it was ‘not yet the time’ to raise the role of climate change or politics. 17:34 Business news on TV to make a comeback - and paid political content painting a rosy economic picture. 21:05 Why NBR is confronting subscribers over-sharing content. 23:30 NBR co-editor Hamish McNichol on NBR’s copyright crusade, the appetite for business news and whether election year is just business as usual for the country’s longest-lasting business publication. 40:41 Surprise sacking of Razor Robertson sparks cutting rorts headlines Guests: Hamish McNichol, co-editor of NBR 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

    42 min

  3. 28 ENE

    Midweek - Mauao tragedy under media lens, morning news shake-up, the art of the solo promo

    How media reported the Mauao disaster and devastation elsewhere - and political counter-claims at a time of tragedy. Also morning news shake-up ahead, netball's media and money problems, and the art of the solo promo. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

    30 min

  4. 20/12/2025

    Economic forecasts, weather forecasts, summer break clickbait, TVNZ courtroom dramas & a Wellywood vibecheck

    How should media handle the mixed messages on the economy as politicians and pressure groups push policy and public opinion? Also: The fall of The House of Du Val, TVNZ’s courtroom dramas, unsettling summer weather forecasts, a clickbait debate about summer breaks & a vibecheck for Wellywood. Read more about this episode of Mediawatch on the RNZ website 1:11 Summer weather rage-bait 6:02 Wellywood premiere rekindles good times - before director warns it could be end times for blockbusters 10:18 Media drive debate about anti-productive summer break - all based on social media opinion. 13:31 Pre-Christmas economic stats gave a mixed picture of our economy this week, as pundits and pressure groups push policy and public opinion. And that Willis- Richardson right-wing rumble is off. 20:55 Maria Slade on her BusinessDesk investigation ‘Fall of the House of Du Val’ 24:45 Financial state of the media in 2025 26:40 Judge dismisses Talleys case against TVNZ, which faced another defamation case this week backed by NZME’s billionaire director James Grenon. Guests: Maria Slade, property editor at 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

    36 min

  5. 17/12/2025

    Midweek - the good, bad and weird of 2025

    Colin Peacock and Emile Donovan hand out Mediawatch’s not-very-prestigious and not-at-all coveted annual awards - such as best leading of the media by the nose; worst live media event, and the Billy Connolly Trophy for breaking news about a single animal. Colin Peacock and Emile Donovan hand out Mediawatch’s not-very-prestigious and not-at-all coveted annual awards - best leading of the media by the nose; worst live media event - and the Billy Connolly Trophy for breaking news about a single animal. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

    28 min

  6. 13/12/2025

    'Mother of all debates’ & right v left polarisation of news

    The finance minister's pushed back at PR campaign that made news even before it began. The impact of online advocacy on our politics and news was also aired at two conferences this week. A visiting veteran from the US talks about ‘left v right’ and polarisation of trust in the news. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

    31 min

  7. 10/12/2025

    Midweek: PMs hog the screen - but not ours, Coster at length, WBD-what a big deal

    Presidents and Prime Ministers happily hogged the screen in TV specials this week - but not our PM. Ex-top cop Andrew Coster broke his silence at length - and big deals are being done in overseas media. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

    23 min

  8. 06/12/2025

    The political push for a social media ban, flatpack fever infects media

    Australia’s banning social media for teens, and there’s a slick media campaign for the same here. The PM’s onside, but will the government follow? And why is a social media pioneer resisting this? Also: the media’s fever for foreign flatpack furnishings. Read more about this episode of Mediawatch on the RNZ website 0:50 How Ikea’s Auckland opening monopolised the media this week 11:00 Midweek Mediwatch - in case you misused it 12:37 A costly campaign to copy Australia’s imminent ban on social media for under-16 has picked up public support - and political backing from the PM and his party to change the law next year. A major media company and telco are also getting the message out. 20:23 Social media pioneer Rabble aka Evan-Henshaw Plath on why he’s campaigning against a law change to take teens of social media. Guests: Evan Henshaw-Plath / Rabble 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

    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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  • Canal
    RNZ Originals
  • Creador
    RNZ
  • Años de actividad
    2006 - 2026
  • Episodios
    317
  • Clasificación
    Apto
  • Copyright
    © (C) Radio New Zealand 2026
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    Mediawatch

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