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Questioning Content Is Not Hate
Wed, 23 Apr 2025 12:32:00 +1200 | Conservative Party
A free and democratic society must allow citizens to question — especially when it involves influential figures with platforms that reach into education and public life. Dismissing every objection as bigotry is not progress; it’s intimidation.More >>
Statement On Spy Agency Probe Into RNZ 'Russian Edits Scandal' And IGSS Report
Wed, 23 Apr 2025 11:44:17 +1200 | Mick Hall
Conflating editorial endeavour that seeks accurate reporting and proper context in news stories with subjective support for foreign enemies is a smear, creates a chill factor within newsrooms and stifles open and informed public discourse over foreign ...More >>
Anzac 2025 On Whakaata Māori & Māori+
Tue, 22 Apr 2025 16:00:48 +1200 | Whakaata Maori
This year we acknowledge ‘A Company’ – ‘the Gum Diggers’ – of the 28th Māori Battalion with several programmes featuring stories from Tāmaki Makaurau and Te Tai Tokerau, including the premiere of a powerful documentary, Ngā Kai Keri ...More >>
Mayor Wayne Brown Needs To Front Up Over Newsroom Allegations
Tue, 22 Apr 2025 10:24:28 +1200 | Auckland Ratepayers' Alliance
Does Auckland Council's conflict of interest policies mean anything at all, or are they just a fig leaf? If the Council can't deal with this in a robust and transparent manner, it's appropriate for the Auditor-General to step in.More >>
RNZ Celebrates 100 Years - Where To Now For The National Broadcaster?
Fri, 18 Apr 2025 12:16:22 +1200 | RNZ
Comment - Paul Thompson, chief executive and editor-in-chief of RNZ, takes a look at the state of journalism in 2025 and the role RNZ has in its future. More >>
Netflix Earnings: Price Hikes With Minimal Churn - Will Netflix Be A Bright Spot For Markets?
Thu, 17 Apr 2025 17:12:20 +1200 | Parrot Analytics
While many platforms see spikes in cancellations after a rate increase, Netflix’s churn rates are lower than major competitors across other regions. More >>
TVNZ Has Today Announced Three Appointments To Its Executive Team
Thu, 17 Apr 2025 14:27:32 +1200 | TVNZ
Rob Hutchinson will take up the role of Chief Digital Officer in a permanent capacity from 1 May. Hutchinson has been an integral part of TVNZ’s leadership team since he joined the business in 2021, spearheading major revenue and data initiatives for ...More >>
Stuff Audience Surges In First Quarter Of 2025
Thu, 17 Apr 2025 13:44:08 +1200 | Stuff
Stuff Owner and Publisher Sinead Boucher says the latest Nielsen Online Ratings are the highest since the 2023 election and Rugby World Cup, with a 14% increase in audience over the previous month coming directly from other news platforms.More >>
CTU Economist Craig Renney Launches His Brand New Podcast 'Locked Out With Craig Renney' At 4am, Thursday 17th April
Wed, 16 Apr 2025 20:52:18 +1200 | Blindfish Media
“Locked Out will examine the numbers being thrown around in New Zealand and will take a critical eye to areas of politics, economics, and society” says host Craig Renney.More >>
Can You Really Get A Cheap LV Bag On Tiktok?
Wed, 16 Apr 2025 20:27:38 +1200 | RNZ
People claiming to be from China are hitting back at US tariffs, and say they're revealing where shoppers can get luxury goods cheaper. More >>
Mediaworks Introduces High-Impact, One-day Advertising For Maximum Reach
Wed, 16 Apr 2025 09:36:56 +1200 | Mediaworks
Designed for ease of activation, these high-impact ad placements provide a seamless, pre-planned solution for advertisers seeking maximum impressions over a single day. More >>
NZ On Air Greenlights Scripted Comedies And A Fan-favourite Crime Drama
Mon, 14 Apr 2025 12:15:41 +1200 | NZ On Air
The three comedies will see fresh new content fronted by some of Aotearoa’s most well-known comedians hit our screens, with broad appeal for both local and international audiences.More >>
Olfactive Implications: Perfume, Power And Emmanuel Macron
Mon, 14 Apr 2025 12:06:04 +1200 | Binoy Kampmark
The fragrance analysts and perfumeries will be delighted to know that a head of state is so enamoured with a specific product. Those wishing to make a fuss about workplace attitudes and dispositions will also add, and have added, their worthless observations.More >>
Trust In Media Stabilising, Report Shows – Expert Reaction
Mon, 14 Apr 2025 11:37:56 +1200 | Science Media Centre
Authors of the 'Trust in News in Aotearoa New Zealand' report say it’s an early sign of stabilisation after five years of sharp decline. The report also found that approximately 60% of New Zealanders are ‘uncomfortable’ with news produced by ...More >>
How The World Reacted To The Demise Of The Treaty Principles Bill
Fri, 11 Apr 2025 18:35:20 +1200 | RNZ
Parliament has voted down the controversial bill, with only Act backing it. More >>
NZME Celebrates Excellence With Impressive Number Of Award Finalists
Fri, 11 Apr 2025 14:53:50 +1200 | NZME.
NZME has achieved an impressive 108 finalist nominations across 47 categories in the New Zealand Radio and Podcast Awards including two for the coveted Blackie Award and Best Music Network Breakfast Show.More >>
Proposed Spectrum Fee Increases Threaten New Zealand’s Community Access Media Sector
Fri, 11 Apr 2025 09:39:44 +1200 | Community Access Media Alliance
The proposed fee increases, outlined in MBIE’s Review of Radio Spectrum Licence Fees 2025, could see a hike in standard licence costs and new and modified licences. CAMA believes these changes will disproportionately impact the 12 Community Access ...More >>
Engaging Content For Younger Audiences On Platforms They Use
Fri, 11 Apr 2025 09:17:41 +1200 | NZ On Air
“We continue to prioritise children’s and youth content. Our research and experience points towards content that young people can engage with on multiple platforms. This strategy gives tamariki and rangatahi a better chance of discovering local stories ...More >>
Winston Peters Declines Benjamin Doyle's Invitation To Speak Directly
Thu, 10 Apr 2025 17:26:48 +1200 | RNZ
The New Zealand First leader instead suggested the Green MP should speak to police about their private social media posts. More >>
Journalists Respond To Grenon: Still No Commitment To Editorial Independence
Thu, 10 Apr 2025 15:20:16 +1200 | E Tu
E tū journalists at NZME have responded to Jim Grenon’s recent letter, again calling on him to give a clear, public commitment to editorial independence. The follow-up message from union members reaffirms their deep concern about Grenon’s ...More >>