Media
NZ Herald to cut around 30 roles
Around 30 roles are being cut from the New Zealand Herald's newsroom - with the likes of political editor Claire Trevett and deputy business editor Grant Bradley taking voluntary redundancy. RNZ… Audio
Midweek-NZME exodus & video, capital vision, attracting Aussies
Big names at the Herald lose their jobs in a major news rejig, a Wellington ginger group getting a helping hand - and attracting Aussies in 1962. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 19 February 2025
In today's episode, Auckland marae are worried about future funding as the government puts a hold on new contracts in the wake of the Manurewa Marae election inquiry, economists are predicting the… Audio
NZME announces restructure
NZME, the publisher of the New Zealand Herald, has announced a restructure, which includes the voluntary redundancy of several well-known journalistic names. Reporter Maia Ingoe spoke to Charlotte… Audio
'Everyone must go' tourism slogan hits international headlines
The slogan, which aims to attract Australians to visit, has received mix reviews.
First Up hosts Kea Kids News
First Up hosted 10 year old Jack Chamberlain from Kea Kids News - as the young fella found out how old fellas make a radio show Audio
Update on Oz with Brad Foster
Over in Australia it's not as hot as it has been and mortgage holders are hopeful of an interest rate cut. Audio
Saving community newspapers of the past
The Preserving Local History and Educational Trust is calling for the public to assist in their mission to preserve old newspapers. Audio
Oscar buzz builds after BAFTAs
The Oscars are in two weeks' time, but a good indicator of what might happen there took place in London at the BAFTAs. Showbiz correspondent Sandro Monetti spoke to Morning Report. Audio
Conclave wins best film at BAFTAs
Conclave, a film about the power struggle behind the election of a pope has won best picture at the 78th British Academy Film Awards, the BAFTAs. Movie critic Dom Corry spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
How condiments can be a cook's best friend
Historian and foodie author Claire Dinhut tells RNZ's Mihi Forbes about why social media had to come first, and why dijon mustard is her ride-or-die condiment. Video, Audio
Golden visas obscured by politics and talkback pushback
Mediawatch: Media management helped the government's new 'golden visas' into the headlines, but it also got obscured by the ACT leader's antics.
Golden visas, risky paid content, deep pockets for journalism
How plans for wealthy foreign investors hit the headlines this week - and how did paid-for propaganda end up on a major news website? Also: two business journalists want to make the most out of… Audio
Review: Captain America - Brave New World
Marvel's latest offering sees Captain America in his fourth cinematic outing and first for Anthony Mackie after the passing of the torch from Chris Evans. But does it fly or fall?
The White Lotus blooms again: Morgana O'Reilly
Eagerly awaited by devoted fans, The White Lotus is back with a third season on Monday, this time set in Thailand. Kiwi actor Morgana O'Reilly has been cast as one of the resort hosts, joining Natasha… Audio
Kidfluencers - not all toys and joys
Strong parental control seems to be the key to keeping insta-famous and highly visible YouTube kids safe.
Dark questions over child video stars
Strong parental control seems to be the key to keeping insta-famous and highly visible YouTube kids safe. Audio
The Panel with Andrew Clay & Sarah Sparks (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Andrew Clay & Sarah Sparks discuss the struggles of being a single parent, Disney dropping trigger warnings from old films, and in celebration of… Audio
Podcast Critic: Hyperfixed and The Good Ol' Grateful Deadcast
Elliott Childs reviews 'Hyper Fixed', a new podcast from Alex Goldman, one half of the duo that made Reply All for Gimlet. Audio
Midweek - D Seymour v Herald, Guy Williams & more
Comedian Guy Williams' Waitangi run-in with David Seymour - and the Act leader's pushback at the Herald; a new video channel proposal by NZME - and new government plans to help local media. Audio