New Zealand Herald
Mock shock over horrid Henry in the Herald
Paul Henry gave an interview to the New Zealand Herald last week. It revealed he is a sweary, politically-incorrect entertainer with a huge ego who turns his nose up at the great unwashed. But we… Audio
Mock shock over horrid Henry in the Herald
Paul Henry gave an interview to the New Zealand Herald last week. It revealed he is a sweary, politically-incorrect entertainer with a huge ego who turns his nose up at the great unwashed. But we…
AudioHuk justice backed by hacks without facts
The Tribal Huk gang's promise to drive the drug P out of Ngaruawahia caught the imagination of the media and won praise from pundits. But did they know what they were actually applauding? Audio
Huk justice backed by hacks without facts
The Tribal Huk gang's promise to drive the drug P out of Ngaruawahia caught the imagination of the media and won praise from pundits. But did they know what they were actually applauding?
AudioMedia riff on rugby’s roll of shame
Another day, another player at the centre of a headline-making 'scandal' - and the media make the most of rich pickings at the bottom of rugby's barrel. Audio
Media riff on rugby’s roll of shame
Another day, another player at the centre of a headline-making 'scandal' - and the media make the most of rich pickings at the bottom of rugby's barrel.
Audio'Celebrity' ads in the news
One appearance in a TV ad made a man “a celebrity” for news purposes this week, while a genuine celebrity made the news just for appearing in a new ad. Audio
'Celebrity' ads in the news
One appearance in a TV ad made a man “a celebrity” for news purposes this week, while a genuine celebrity made the news just for appearing in a new ad.
AudioRotten Apple coverage
When the PR machine is in full effect for Apple, news judgement crumbles. Video, Audio
Rotten Apple coverage
When the PR machine is in full effect for Apple, news judgement crumbles.
Video, AudioStuff of substance in a clickbait climate
Is serious journalism being swamped by 'clickbait' in the online age? Is the anguished debate about the future of journalism helping? Mediawatch asks an award-winning investigative reporter who's just… Video, Audio
Stuff of substance in a clickbait climate
Is serious journalism being swamped by 'clickbait' in the online age? Is the anguished debate about the future of journalism helping? Mediawatch asks an award-winning investigative reporter who's just…
Video, AudioDoes free-speech = freedom to advertise?
A former owner of the New Zealand Herald recently made news after failing to place an ad in two of Australia's leading newspapers. A Wellington magazine attracted the wrath of readers after accepting… Audio
Does free-speech = freedom to advertise?
A former owner of the New Zealand Herald recently made news after failing to place an ad in two of Australia's leading newspapers. A Wellington magazine attracted the wrath of readers after accepting…
AudioAll Blacks for hire in the news
Editors are usually keen on a story if there’s an All Black in it. But sometimes the story is really about the big brands the boys in black are supporting. Video, Audio
All Blacks for hire in the news
Editors are usually keen on a story if there’s an All Black in it. But sometimes the story is really about the big brands the boys in black are supporting.
Video, AudioNuclear headlines clash with the facts
The headlines didn't match the facts in a recent UK story about New Zealand's anti-nuclear policy Audio
Nuclear headlines clash with the facts
The headlines didn't match the facts in a recent UK story about New Zealand's anti-nuclear policy
AudioEx-editors team up to provide 'news of importance'
Two of New Zealand's top news men are going into business together - and aim to provide communications advice and quality journalism at the same time. Mediawatch asks how that's going to work. Audio
Ex-editors team up to provide 'news of importance'
Two of New Zealand's top news men are going into business together - and aim to provide communications advice and quality journalism at the same time. Mediawatch asks how that's going to work.
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