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Mediawatch: Australia looks for leadership in government and on air
In the middle of an intense election campaign, Australia's public broadcaster has been looking for new leaders itself after a scandal that saw off its top executives last year. A veteran media watcher… Audio
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Social media effect 'tiny' in teenagers, large study finds
8 May 2019The effects of social media use on teenage life satisfaction are limited, and family friends and school live have a much bigger impact, a large new study shows.
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'Oh c'mon mate': Espiner kept us on the edge of our seats
3 May 2019First Person - As Guyon Espiner wraps up his final day presenting Morning Report, Alex Perrottet takes a look back at the highlights and unforgettable classic moments from the past five years. Video
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Guyon Espiner: What I won't be apologising for
1 May 2019First Person - This is my final week on Morning Report and I'd like to tell you why I'm leaving, what I've learned and what I won't be apologising for. Video
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Mediawatch: Tapping the readers for revenue
For years, the country's top-selling paper talked about making online readers pay - just like subscribers to the printed paper. This week the New Zealand Herald finally did it. The ads they once… Audio
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Facebook's new focus on privacy 'a major shift'
1 May 2019Facebook boss Mark Zuckerberg has revealed a series of changes to the firm's portfolio of social platforms, including Instagram and Whatsapp.
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NZ media agree on mosque shootings trial coverage protocols
1 May 2019Media coverage of the court case for the man accused of the Christchurch mosque attacks will avoid promoting white supremacist ideology, RNZ and other major New Zealand news organisations say.
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NZME puts a price on its paywall for 'very best' content
Mediawatch: NZME has announced one of the most significant moves in the local market for online news so far and online readers will have to pay $5 a week for everything the NZ Herald has to offer. Audio
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Student sues Apple for $1bn over 'facial recognition' arrest
24 Apr 2019A student mistakenly arrested for stealing from Apple stores is suing the tech giant for $1 billion, claiming its AI linked video footage to his name.
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Smoke mapping technology could change face of firefighting
23 Apr 2019New fire research that is under way could change large-scale firefighting as we know it.
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John Campbell to present TVNZ's Breakfast show
18 Apr 2019John Campbell is set to present the Breakfast show, replacing Jack Tame who will move to Q+A, TVNZ has announced.
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Who is going to survive the Game Of Thrones?
12 Apr 2019There is only one rule in the Game of Thrones - you win, or you die - and there are going to be some losers in the final season starting Monday. RNZ rates the chances of the remaining players. Video
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'Three-person' baby boy born in Greece
12 Apr 2019Fertility doctors in Greece and Spain say they have produced a baby from three people in order to overcome a woman's infertility.
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Curbing comments to calm the farm online
31 Mar 2019Mediawatch - After the atrocity in Christchurch, Stuff says it's time to civilise the often unpleasant space 'below the line.' Is this censorship in response to tragedy - or was more moderation long… Audio
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Facebook should turn off livestreaming 'altogether' - commissioner
8 Apr 2019The Privacy Commissioner says Facebook should no longer be able to deny responsibility for content shared on its platform. Audio
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Facebook: No change in livestreaming platform since attack
3 Apr 2019The Privacy Commissioner has been told by Facebook it has not changed a thing about its livestreaming functions since the Christchurch terror attacks.
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'Overwhelming' support for graffiti artist's new tribute to terror victims
4 Apr 2019An Auckland graffiti artist who painted a poignant mural of a victim of the mosque attacks has been invited to paint another tribute on a large wall in Christchurch. Video
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Apple teams up with Oprah for streaming 'war'
26 Mar 2019Opinion - Netflix is winning the TV streaming war and Apple isn't happy about that, so it's bringing out the stars. Buckle up, writes Chris Schulz
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Rocket Lab launches mission for US defence agency
29 Mar 2019Space company Rocket Lab has launched its fourth orbital mission this afternoon, this time for a US defence agency. Video
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Christchurch mosque attacks: How to regulate social media
25 Mar 2019Opinion - Let's bring in real incentives for social media companies to take down offensive content and act in the public interest in the wake of the Christchurch terror attacks, writes Paul Brislen.
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Trump administration plans moon landing within five years
27 Mar 2019US Vice President Mike Pence has announced the administration's goal of putting Americans back on the moon within five years "by any means necessary".
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YouTube algorithm drives audience to divisive, extreme content - programmer
YouTube knew its algorithm pushed viewers towards divisive and extreme content, a former programmer for the tech giant says. Audio
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How media plan to cover the accused Christchurch shooter's trial
20 Mar 2019Media outlets have begun discussions on how best to cover the court case of the accused Christchurch terrorist without giving him a platform for propaganda.
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Facebook blames server tweak for blackout issues
15 Mar 2019Facebook has said that a "server configuration change" was to blame for the worst outage in its history.
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