Paul Thompson
Out with the old, in with the new at RNZ
Some long-standing feature programmes have gone from RNZ National lately, and others are being scaled back. A new Podcasts and Series unit has been set up to offer more feature content on-demand. Medi… Audio
England, you're making it hard to love you
First Person - England's Euro 2016 loss to Iceland is going to take some forgetting, writes lifelong fan Paul Thompson.
RNZ challenged on level of Maori content
Radio New Zealand has responded to criticism of the level of Maori content on RNZ National with a statement outlining the broadcaster’s Maori strategy. Mediawatch looks at the criticism and RNZ's… Video, Audio
Next steps for RNZ's Māori strategy
OPINION: RNZ is embarking on a new long-term strategy around high-quality Māori content, te reo Māori and Māori journalism, explains Paul Thompson.
RNZ cutting its cloth - and some jobs
Radio New Zealand's prolonged funding freeze and the cost of new digital initiatives are beginning to bite. Last week a restructure of its music division was confirmed at the cost of some jobs. This… Audio
RNZ chief executive explains new brand
Judging from the feedback we've been getting, a lot of you have noticed a branding change as you listen to us. Audio
Radio Masts - Paul Thompson
Radio New Zealand (RNZ) is to remove two of its Porirua-based transmission masts after an engineer's report recommended their urgent decommissioning to protect the public. Audio
Refugees applauded in Munich on arrival
The European Commission will today propose a plan for new refugee quotas with the hope of taking pressure off Italy, Hungary and Greece. Audio
RNZ inside out
Welcome to the first in a series of short articles to keep Radio New Zealand listeners and viewers informed about the various things we have under way at RNZ.
Disruption to media becomes the story
Survival in a "fourth media age" will be about innovation and collaboration in crafting and distributing quality journalism.
Campbell Live threat exposes seismic change
One of the things I have noticed in my 18 months working at Radio New Zealand is that broadcasting policy receives little attention, writes CEO Paul Thompson.
Insight for 4 May 2014 - Tax Fit for the Future
Philippa Tolley explores whether the tax system needs a revamp to meet the challenges of the future. Audio
Fairfax editor responds
Fairfax Media's group executive editor Paul Thompson is with us. Audio
New CEO for RNZ says he's looking forward to challenge
Fairfax Media's group executive editor Paul Thompson has been appointed Radio New Zealand's new chief executive. Audio
Peter Dunne's resignation and the GCSB leaked report
With Professor Andrew Geddis - a constitutional law expert, and Professor of Law at the University of Otago. Paul Thompson - The Executive Editor of Fairfax Group, which employs political journalist… Audio
Fairfax editor defends decision to pull plug on NZPA
Paul Thompson is the Group Executive Editor for the Fairfax chain whose papers include the Dominion Post, the Press, the Sunday Star Times and the Sunday News. Audio
Fairfax to Cut Jobs
Fairfax wants to centralise subbing of its nine daily papers into two newsrooms - one in Chch and one in Wellington. Audio