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. 3D AGO

    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

  2. 6D AGO

    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

  3. FEB 21

    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

  4. FEB 18

    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

  5. FEB 14

    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

  6. FEB 11

    Midweek - WaPocalypse now, FLOTUS film flop, 'enshitification' outbursts, sweary hero

    Turmoil at one of the great names of US media - The Washington Post. Also: the FLOTUS film flop, the sweary hero of our Winter Olympics, an outburst of 'enshitification' Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

    21 min

  7. FEB 7

    Bad language on the air & AI in our newsrooms

    Surveys say we don't yet trust AI in our news, but a new report shows our newsrooms are all using it - even if they’re not telling us. Another report says we’re more bothered by bad language on air than we have been in the past. But what kind of stuff really offends us? Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

    35 min

  8. FEB 4

    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
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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.

Information

  • Channel
    RNZ Originals
  • Creator
    RNZ
  • Years Active
    2006 - 2026
  • Episodes
    317
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © (C) Radio New Zealand 2026
  • Show Website
    Mediawatch

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