Media
Anxiety over editorial policy and a billionaire on board at NZME
Mediawatch - NZME's top brass now have a billionaire on board who wants control and maybe more far-reaching editorial change.
NZME’s billionaire buy-in, a rash of resignations, water woe
Concern over a sudden change of editorial direction at NZME as a billionaire bids for control. Also: reporting Wellington's water woes and a sudden rush of top-level resignations. Audio
Celebrating 25 years of Sola Rosa with new music
Sola Rosa is celebrating 25 years with a beautiful new EP. The EP New Tomorrows brings in local legends like Julien Dyne, Finn Scholes, and Ben White, plus emerging talents like Melbourne's Akosia and… Audio
Dr Jada Watson: The eye-opening stats on women in Country music
Musicologist Jada Watson is known for her work on the marginalisation of female artists in the country music industry. She joins Music 101 to give us the latest stats on how women artists are doing on… Audio
Reb Fountain on the creation of 'How Love Bends'
American-born, Auckland-based singer-songwriter Reb Fountain has a new album just out, How Love Bends. On the eve of its release, she spoke to Nick Bollinger for Music 101 about some of the trials and… Audio
In a 'post-truth' world, Wikipedia is coming out on top
In a world where misinformation and disinformation are rampant, the website has become an unlikely source of truth.
Use them or lose them? Why we need to go to the flicks
Watching movies at home on the sofa might be easy, but it's no match for watching them on the big screen, film buffs say. Video
Wikipedia, a surprising repository of fact
In a world where misinformation and disinformation are rampant, the website has become an unlikely source of truth Audio
Film Review: the Oscars, Mickey 17
Sam Hollis recaps the Oscars in all their glory and looks at the new Robert Patterson starring sci-fi flick Mickey 17. Audio
Canadian billionaire leads move to dump NZME board
A Canadian billionaire with a history in private equity is leading a move to dump the board of media company NZME, owners of the New Zealand Herald and NewsTalk ZB. Founder of The Spinoff Duncan… Audio
Union on billionaire's takeover plans for NZME
The union representing many of NZME's journalists says it is "deeply worried" by a billionaire's plans to take over its board. Etu Union negotiation specialist Michael Wood spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
The Mixtape - RNZ's audio old hand Jeremy Ansell
This week's guest on the Mixtape is long-time RNZ studio engineer Jeremy Ansell. Not only an audio operator and team leader at RNZ, but equally a much-respected music researcher. Over the years Jeremy… Audio
Union wary of Canadian billionaire's 'unsaid agendas' for NZ news media
One commentator says the plan may tie in to NZME's proposal to sell real estate business OneRoof.
Canadian billionaire makes move to take over board of NZME
An Auckland-based Canadian billionaire is leading a move to dump the board of media company NZME.
Podcast Critic: 'Call Jonathan Pie' and 'The Dream'
Afternoons podcast critic Evie Ashton joins Jesse to introduce you to two new podcasts. 'Call Jonathan Pie' and 'The Dream'. Audio
Midweek: Ever-present Pres, billionaire buy-ins, NZ life on TV
Midweek: The ever-present US President makes the most of set-piece media events. Also -billionaires seeking stakes in our media & rights to air rugby - and TV shows about life in NZ fifty years apart.
…Anora wins Oscar for best film
Neon's low budget film Anora and filmmaker Sean Baker ruled the night at the 97th Academy Awards, winning five trophies including best film. Hollywood insider Sandro Monetti spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio
What's inside the $400,000 Oscar goodie bags?
Holidays, cosmetics and home renovation vouchers were amongst the lush loot.
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 3 March 2025
In today's episode, a criminal defence lawyer says the investigation into the death of a man tasered by police will be complex, a new report into Wellington Water's deep-seated problems shows their… Audio
Red carpet rolled out for 97th Academy Awards
The red carpet has been rolled out and the champagne is on ice as Hollywood prepares to crown the movie royalty at the 97th Academy Awards. Entertainment guru and film critic Kate Rodger spoke to… Audio
