Media
Unclear how government plans to reform media industry
The media and communications minister Melissa Lee says she is focused on ensuring New Zealand's media industry is sustainable and modernised, and she is looking at reviewing the Broadcasting Act. RNZ… Audio
Former TV3 head of news on media job losses
A former head of news at TV3 says a generation of journalists is being wiped out following large job cuts announced at TVNZ and the closure of Newshub. Mark Jennings spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Journalist Paddy Gower on closure of Newshub's newsroom
Newshub journalist Paddy Gower said Warner Brothers' Discovery needs to get on and do a deal for another party to take over the news bulletin after the company announce the closure of its newsroom… Audio
Midweek Mediawatch - little light at the end of the TV news tunnel
Midweek Mediawatch - Colin Peacock talks to Emile Donovan about an historic day - not in a good way. The confirmation of the closure of Newshub and more cuts confirmed at TVNZ means more than 300… Audio
'Save some of these people': Gower clings to hope of rescue
Viewers and staff deserved to see some form of the news operation survive, the reporter said, as emotional employees gathered after a meeting confirming 250 job cuts.
The Panel with Jo McCarroll and Martin Cocker (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace and panellists Jo McCarroll and Martin Cocker discuss the closure of Newshub and the job losses that will come with it and a report into personal cyber security. Audio
Life raft for Newshub drifts further away
Media and Communications Minister Melissa Lee talks to Lisa Owen about the demise of Newshub and the loss of several TVNZ programmes. Audio
Warner Brothers Discovery confirms Newshub shutdown
Newshub staff had their fears confirmed today with the announcement the news operation will shut down in July and nearly 300 people will lose their jobs. The proposal by owners Warner Brothers to… Audio
Media Minister had 'more than enough time' to find solutions - opposition
Facing questions over proposals to support the media, the PM and Media Minister only pointed to decades-old economic trends and Labour's legislation.
TVNZ's Sunday cancelled, broadcaster confirms
It comes one day after TVNZ confirmed plans to axe Fair Go and its midday and late night news bulletins.
New horror film Late Night With the Devil opens to critical buzz
Since his debut as The Joker's schizophrenic sidekick in The Dark Knight, David Dastmalchian has shown an aptitude for scaring movie -goers. Now the American actor is getting rave reviews for his lead… Video, Audio
Frustration over rejected plan for cut-down Newshub
Michael Morrah says he's 'gutted' a staff plan was rejected, while Patrick Gower is calling for a lifeline as 250 staff look set to lose their jobs in July.
Podcast Critic: Sally Ward
Today Producer Sally Ward joins Jesse to talk about a few of the podcasts she's been enjoying lately. Sally discusses Wiser Word and The Shameless Bookclub. She's also going to talk about one she's… Audio
Newshub to close, losing more than 250 jobs
The final axe has fallen for Newshub staff with confirmation its news operation will shut down with the loss of 250 jobs. Presenter and Investigative Journalist Michael Morrah spoke to Chearlotte… Audio
Newshub closure confirmed: 250 jobs lost
Newshub staff have been told the news operation is to close from the fifth of July with the loss of 250 jobs. Audio
Newshub shutdown confirmed, jobs cut
Warner Bros. Discovery has confirmed its plans to shut down Newshub, including its website and all TV news shows by July 5. 294 staff will lose their jobs. The company says no deal is in place yet…
Former presenter hopes Fair Go will go on, in a new form
A media commentator warns Wednesday could be one of the worst days for journalism in New Zealand's history. Audio
Former Fair Go presenter on axing of show
TVNZ confirmed on Tuesday that the long-running Fair Go programme will end in mid-May. Journalist and former presenter Ali Mau spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Media commentator Duncan Grieve on job cuts at Newshub and TVNZ
Media commentator Duncan Grieve warns the Wednesday could be one of the worst days for journalism in New Zealand's history. Grieve spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
TVNZ confirms shuttering of Fair Go, Midday and Tonight
Final decisions on cuts to Sunday and Re:News are yet to come, and there is a suggestion that Fair Go may continue in some form. Audio