Media commentator Gavin Ellis

Gavin Ellis says Steve Braunias demonstrated during the Malcolm Rewa trial that 'colour stories' still have a place in taking the public into the courtroom, but it's a special skill. Also there's speculation that iconic Australian editor Ita Buttrose will be the next chair of the ABC. Gavin Ellis is a media commentator and former editor of the New Zealand Herald. He can be contacted on gavin.ellis@xtra.co.nz