Sean Plunket
Midweek Mediawatch - All the President's luggage
In this week's edition of Midweek Mediawatch, Hayden Donnell talks to Mark Leishman about Donald Trump getting arrested, trust in news falling again, a controversy involving a Cabinet minister and… Audio
Media mismatch on an 'out-of-control mob'
The protest that overwhelmed a rally for anti-trans rights activist Kellie-Jay Keen-Minshull in Auckland last weekend was described as out-of-control and violent in some accounts. Two reporters who… Audio
Re-Platformed: radio outcasts make their own outlet
Sean Plunket has launched a new news outlet for himself - and other broadcasters edged out of talk radio in recent years. The Platform proudly proclaims it's editorially and financially free from any… Audio
Mediawatch for 15 May 2022
Re- Platformed - Sean Plunket launches new live outlet urging listeners to 'join the resistance'; outgoing censor on plans to re-jig regulation of media content. Audio
Midweek Mediawatch: divining the polls a shaky science
In this week's edition of Midweek Mediawatch, Hayden Donnell talks to Karyn Hay about commentators reading the tea leaves over the latest political poll, Sean Plunket's new online talkback station… Audio
MediaWorks admits 'organisational failure' over racist radio broadcast
MediaWorks has admitted a racist on-air exchange between John Banks and a caller on Magic Talk breached broadcasting standards - and it represented an "organisational and editorial failure".
Radio ‘roadblock’ interview sparks racism complaints
A confrontational radio interview about iwi-run roadside checkpoints this week prompted complaints of racism. Broadcaster Sean Plunket condemned one iwi’s actions as “separatism,” asked an iwi leader… Audio
Digging deep to fill the void
The Christmas / New Year news drought leaves media desperate for stories and talking points, often scraping social media for content and conflict. Mediawatch looks at some of the stuff that rose from… Audio
Jordan Peterson's NZ tour sparks strong reactions
A recent visit by controversial Canadian author Jordan Peterson got lots of attention from the NZ media – even before he arrived and spoke here. But not much that preceded Peterson's visit helped to… Video, Audio
Mediawatch for 15 October 2017
Twitter turns toxic for two big-name broadcasters; reporting the anti-terror raids ten years on; sports stars taking a stand under the media spotlight. Audio
Turning away from toxic Twitter
Broadcaster Duncan Garner has quit Twitter after a newspaper column on immigration sparked online outrage and abuse. Sean Plunket also stepped away from Twitter and then stepped down from the… Audio
NZ model: I would testify against Weinstein
A New Zealand model says she would give evidence against Harvey Weinstein in court.
150 years of Hansard Debate
A comic debate recorded at Parliament on 26 July 2017 to mark 150 years of Hansard documenting its proceedings. The Speaker (the Right Hon. David Carter) chairs the session, which involves Judith… Audio, Gallery
The Green Party and Gareth Morgan's Opportunities Party exchange fire over digital advertising
Just weeks out from the election and cyberspace is this year developing into the key political battleground, with political parties arming themselves with all manner of online weapons including Google… Audio
Cupwatch: Twitchy pundits and Brit-baiting
Mediawatch looks back at week two of the Rugby World Cup: easy games for The All Blacks but still some pundits were squirming - and mocking the English while they were down. Audio
Former co-presenters discuss Geoff Robinson's legacy
And two of Geoff's co-presenters join us - Sean Plunket who worked with Geoff for thirteen years and his co-presenter from the early 90s, Kim Hill. Audio
Geoff Robinson's former Morning Report co-presenters reminisce
A look back on the career of the venerable Geoff Robinson by former Morning Report co-hosts Maggie Barry, Sean Plunket, Peter Sledmere, and Lindsay Perigo, and comment from Prime Minister John Key… Audio
Presenters reflect on Geoff Robinson
A look back on the career 'to date' of the venerable Geoff Robinson, who will be retiring as Morning Report host in April next year. Audio
Eight months to Mars - Sean Plunket
A man who many listeners will be familiar with - journalist and broadcaster of many years, until last week, co-host of Radio New Zealand National's Morning Report. Audio
Top Stories for Friday 3 September 2010
The Defence Minister wants spy drones taken to the front line - the army says no, there's less than hour to go before radiographers walk off the job in Auckland, Israel and the Palestinians hold their… Audio