
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.
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 1017 | Founded | 19 years ago |
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TVNZ's political editor under scrutiny - as PM skips Breakfast. Also: Piers Morgan vs Russell Brand in pauses & York City vs Rochdale full noise.
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Reports National MPs might roll their leader sparked a frenzy that prompted the PM's ‘put-up-or-shut-up’ vote. When he won, he told media to shut up too. Fair enough? Also: Microsoft’s main man’s urged NZ to embrace AI while an expert warns our media... more
Who's happy after the PM's 'put up or shut up' showdown? Also: TVNZ tweaks its on-demand offering, sheepdogs on screen, one dodgy weather show and one dodgy song.
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Trust in the news is up again after years of decline, the latest annual survey says. But it als says trust in social media is up and more of us tune out the news more often. What’s going on? Also: Vaianu wasn’t as deadly as the media warned. Did they... more
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The composure of the hosts, in these trying media times, is praiseworthy.
My favourite RNZ show.
The programme today on news outlets in Whanganui was outstanding and so important. I’m a Wellingtonian looking forward to future programmes on more regional news outlets.
The first time you have a problem is if you’re going through something and you’re trying something new you need a
Thankyou for exposing the weaknesses of New Zealand reporting.
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The content focuses extensively on media analysis, discussing the impact of journalism on public perception, political narratives, and societal issues. Frequent themes involve the ethics of reporting, the accountability of media organizations, and the influence of technology—particularly artificial intelligence—on news delivery. Episodes critically address various incidents affecting media and society, such as extreme weather events, political controversies, and regulatory challenges, providing insightful commentary that is both informative and engaging. A notable aspect is the podcast's unique combination of serious media critique interspersed with cultural reflections, making it well-suited for those interested in understanding the dynami... more
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Recent guests on Mediawatch include:
1. Dr. Greg Treadwell
2. Dr. Merja Myllylahti
3. Corrin Dan
4. Alastair Davidson
5. Nicole Shevastek
6. Dennis Muller
7. Tova O'Brien
8. Alex Radford
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