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Mediawatch

Mediawatch

By: RNZ
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There's never a shortage of opinions on the media but Mediawatch looks at it all in detail for those keen to know more about the news - as well as those who work in media.(C) Radio New Zealand 2026 Politics & Government
Episodes
  • TVNZ goes pay-per-view, HBO sets up & Freeview goes ‘next gen’

    TVNZ goes pay-per-view, HBO sets up & Freeview goes ‘next gen’
    Jun 13 2026

    TVNZ's screening the FIFA World Cup and UFC, but for the first time Kiwis will have to pay them to see it all. Also: HBO becomes the latest streamer seeking subscribers here - and will our homegrown TV platform Freeview stay 100% free?

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    42 mins
  • Midweek - Top voxpops & eye-witnesses, TVNZ's costly claim, Metro rides again, more attribution angst

    Midweek - Top voxpops & eye-witnesses, TVNZ's costly claim, Metro rides again, more attribution angst
    Jun 10 2026

    Who'll pay for a 'wholly unsuccessful' defamation case against TVNZ? Also: Metro rides again, more attribution angst & a ferry good eye witness

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    21 mins
  • Crime coverage gains recognition - and respect, 500-up for Southland stalwart

    Crime coverage gains recognition - and respect, 500-up for Southland stalwart
    Jun 6 2026

    Crime coverage was heavily criticised in the past as too tabloid. Now it's getting greater respect and recognition. Mediawatch asks RNZ’s award-winning crime correspondent Sam Sherwood what’s changed. Also: 500-up for a dogged solo Southland newshound.

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    39 mins
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