TV
NZ On Air announces funding shake-up
NZ On Air has announced a major change to the way it funds local content. From next July, it will move to a single public media fund, covering many types of content for different audiences. This will… Audio
Rachel Laing, Jennifer Ward-Lealand and Dirty Laundry
There are no guarantees in the TV drama business, but a new series on TV One has certainly got solid gold credentials. It's co-created by Rachel Laing, who's by far our most successful writer on the… Audio
Television Critic: Linda Burgess
Wellington based short story writer, novelist and reviewer Linda Burgess asks are you appalled or impressed by reality TV? Audio
Duncan Grieve - Reality Television
Editor and publisher of The Spinoff, Duncan Grieve tells us why we should all be watching The Real Housewives of Auckland. Audio
Bookmarks with Annie Whittle
Actress and Singer, Annie Whittle is Jesse's guest on Bookmarks this week. Audio
China shapes global entertainment industry
Once the preserve of Hollywood, Walt Disney and the US, China is having a massive and growing influence on the entertainment industry; in areas like film, TV, video games and theme parks. Adam Minter… Audio
NZ audiences still favour TV, radio
This year's NZ on Air survey has shown TV and radio are still the nation's favourite form of media, despite the rapid rise in popularity of online platforms. Audio
Television Critic: Alex Casey
Alex Casey reviews Terry Teo, This is Piki, Mr Robot and Stranger Things. Audio
Television Critic - Melenie Parkes
Melenie Parkes reviews "Roots", Suited", and Beauty & The Beach. Audio
Danielle Cormack: success on screen and stage
New Zealand actress Danielle Cormack has forged a hugely succesful career on screen and stage, largely in Australia in recent years. She's about to return to TV here in season 4 of the acclaimed… Audio
Steve Hely on wanderlust & writing for laughs
Steve Hely has written for likes of The Late Show with David Letterman, The Office, 30 Rock, and American Dad. He's coming to New Zealand at the end of August for the WORD Christchurch Writers and… Audio
Chris Evans Top Gear reverse
It didn't last long - UK TV host has reversed from Top Gear. Audio
Mediaworks under fire over pulling kid's programmes
Parents of preschoolers are venting at Mediaworks morning kids TV is dropped. Audio
Television Critic, Phil Wallington
Phil Wallington joins Jesse to discuss local current affairs coverage, 60 Minutes and the new Bravo channel. Audio
Jenny Goodwin remembers the launch of TV2
Jenny Goodwin remembers the very first news bulletin. Audio
