Mediawatch

Επεισόδια

• Midweek - Sam Neill's depth & range, Henry & Binface capture media, podcasting the courts 15.07.2026 27λ

  Sam Neill's shock death jolted our media - but they admirably honoured his depth and range. Paul Henry and Count Binface candidacies captivates media, court news in podcast form. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
• Platforms overtake news outlets, politics & media undermining trust 11.07.2026 43λ

  The biggest survey of news habits says more people now pick social media platforms than actual news media for news. And more of us are watching news on them rather than reading it. Also: claims that point-scoring, headline-hungry politicians undermine trust in news.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
• Midweek - big defamation bill, NRL, FIFA, NPC & AI fake fans, Trump's red card reversal 08.07.2026 25λ

  Who pays the big bill for a 'wholly unsuccessful' defamation case? Also: Facebook whistleblower still gagged and NRL, NPC, FIFA on TV - but will Kiwis warm to AI rugby fans? Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
• RNZ chair’s hot seat, Opportunity’s backlash, political tax tussles 05.07.2026 36λ

  The government wants more listeners, more efficiency and greater public trust from RNZ’s new chair and board. How will he respond, and what will change? Also: Opportunity’s backlash, and political tax tussles on social media. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
• Midweek - Gloriavale on screen again, editorials upgraded, World Cup pile-on, Mediawatch alarm update 01.07.2026 27λ

  Latest lid-lifting Gloriavale doco draws criticism - and viewers worldwide. Also: new Post leader upgrades its leaders, World Cup losers & winners, Mediawatch's alarming update. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
• Opportunity knocks, The Post’s Tracy Watkins 28.06.2026 38λ

  The media seized on the prospect of a new political party as ‘queenmaker’ - mostly off the back of one poll. Also: the outgoing editor of The Post Tracy Watkins on big changes under new leadership and in her 40+ years in journalism.Read more about this episode of Mediawatch on the RNZ websiteIn this episode:00:56 TV shows ‘big two’ support on the slide while minor parties prosper.03:10 Media pump up Opportunity’s chances13:30 The Post and Sunday Star-Times rings the changes under new leadership17:48 Outgoing editor Tracy Watkins on her ‘pivot’ from The Post to PR, and 40 years in journalism.21:30 How new editor Matthew Hooton and printing in Christchurch will change The Post29:46 Criticising crisis-hit Wellington, and championing it32:00: Tracey Watkins on minor parties on the up - and Opportunity overkill36:00 Midweek - Scots score soccer soft power, sports chants good and bad, revamps and relaunchesFollow 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/podcastsGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
• Midweek - Sports songs & Scots' social media soft power, revamps & relaunches 24.06.2026 27λ

  A huge few days of sport preoccupied the media - including singing Scots' masterclass of social media soft power. Also, revamps and relaunches at RNZ, Herald and Stuff, a new news-ish podcast from The Spinoff - and an alarming moment on Mediawatch.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
• Unpacking political quibbling about policy costs, media minister under scrutiny, re-booting Metro 20.06.2026 42λ

  Politicians are already pumping out counter-claims about the costs of each other’s election-year policies, frustrating citizens and the media. Is there a better way? Also: media minister under scrutiny at Parliament - and reviving Metro at a tough time for publishing. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
• Midweek - Football fantasy, Hooton hoo-hah, more RNZ changes, sweary Supernanny 17.06.2026 25λ

  The All Whites are punching above their media weight at the World Cup. Also: the hoo-hah sparked by The Post picking Matthew Hooton as editor, more RNZ changes flagged, Supernanny's sweary backing for social media banGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
• TVNZ goes pay-per-view, HBO sets up & Freeview goes ‘next gen’ 13.06.2026 42λ

  TVNZ's screening the FIFA World Cup and UFC, but for the first time Kiwis will have to pay them to see it all. Also: HBO becomes the latest streamer seeking subscribers here - and will our homegrown TV platform Freeview stay 100% free?Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
• Midweek - Top voxpops & eye-witnesses, TVNZ's costly claim, Metro rides again, more attribution angst 10.06.2026 21λ

  Who'll pay for a 'wholly unsuccessful' defamation case against TVNZ? Also: Metro rides again, more attribution angst & a ferry good eye witnessGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
• Crime coverage gains recognition - and respect, 500-up for Southland stalwart 06.06.2026 39λ

  Crime coverage was heavily criticised in the past as too tabloid. Now it's getting greater respect and recognition. Mediawatch asks RNZ’s award-winning crime correspondent Sam Sherwood what’s changed. Also: 500-up for a dogged solo Southland newshound. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
• Midweek - anti-nuke angst, gagging, rich list resistance, youth news fails 03.06.2026 25λ

  How one freelancer prompted a 'freeloader' claim that propelled our anti-nuke policy into the news. Also: two efforts to gag the media, NBR puts up 'rich list' resistance, NZ's dismal youth news history.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
• Managing the sugar-free Budget message, TVNZ youth service dies young 30.05.2026 33λ

  How media managed the message of a 'sugar-free' Budget, and highlighted entitlements for MPs. Also what the Budget might mean for our media, and why an award-winning youth service closed down for good this week. Read more about this episode of Mediawatch on the RNZ websiteIn this episode:1:05 How the government managed expectations of a sugar-free Budget 2026 via the media - while media zeroed in on treats and entitlements enjoyed by MPs.10:36 Budget 2026 cut the budgets of public media, though Māori media funding was boosted to ward off a ‘fiscal cliff.’13:21 TVNZ’s closing its award-winning news service for youth Re:News after nine successful years.17:20 Former head of content Anna Harcourt on what Re:News achieved, what will be missed when it’s gone and how to get news to younger Kiwis.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/podcastsGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
• Midweek - Awards and honours, future of papers, journalism by numbers, Dame Jools 27.05.2026 24λ

  Awards in tense times between politics & media, RNZ's ratings, pondering papers' future, journalism by numbers - and the death of Dame Jools Topp.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
• Public servants cut deep, RNZ boss flags exit, AI for programmes & podcasts 23.05.2026 43λ

  Media-weigh up cuts to public service and claims AI can fill the gap. Also: RNZ's long-serving boss flags his exit amid political calls for change, AI for programme-makers and podcasters. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
• Midweek - mayors mouth off, end of the golden weather page 20.05.2026 22λ

  Two mayors mouth off and get a little loose in long-form chats - and a former one blasts the media in a Waitangi Tribunal inquiry. Also: Stuff papers dump the weather page- and some talkback callers aren't happy. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
• Politicians vs media getting personal, live sport habits, cockroach radio, MMP maths 16.05.2026 44λ

  Politicians vs media: the worst it’s ever been, and getting worse? Or just more of the butting heads between the powerful and the press we’ve always had? Also: live sport’s not just a TV and radio game these days, radio is a cockroach (and cheap) and an MMP maths fail. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
• Midweek - Sherman pile-on and pile-up, TVNZ's big sport play, football frenzies 13.05.2026 21λ

  Maiki Sherman's exits sparks a pile-on and a pile-up of opinions. Also: TVNZ's bold sports plays, frenzied football finales. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
• Putting down the broadcast watchdog, deputy PM lashes RNZ & TVNZ 09.05.2026 44λ

  The government wants to scrap the BSA and fill the accountability void with self-regulation. Would that work? Would standards suffer? Will it happen at all? Also: ministers must not interfere in public broadcasters, but the Deputy PM has sounded off about RNZ, TVNZ and its outgoing political editor.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details