TVNZ
Growing Audiences for NZ on Screen – Amie Mills
Over the last few weeks we've been looking at initiatives the two main TV channels are trialing to entice audiences who want more than just seeing programmes on demand. TVNZ has Alibi, a police drama… Audio
TVNZ's on-line competition New Blood
Last week we looked at the TV3 initiative to get new, exciting, scripted New Zealand comedy on our screens. The Comedy Pilot Week was essentially "New Zealand's Got Sitcom Talent" - five first… Audio
A celebration of suffrage - with some strange and sour notes
The media marked this week’s 125th anniversary of votes for women with an extensive array of content. The nation’s biggest-selling paper even put the PM in charge for one special edition. But among… Audio
Media’s ministerial pile-on prompts reflection
The media seized on Clare Curran's stumbles and wrote off her ministerial career well before she pulled the plug last week. She cited "intolerable pressure" and said her mistakes were "greatly… Audio
The Secret Life of Girls
What do young girls like to do? How do they see themselves in the world? These are the questions being answered in a new documentary series, The Secret Life of Girls. Audio
Reaching out or over-reaching?
The death of TV broadcaster Greg Boyed last week sparked a flood of tributes in the media and many anguished articles on the scourge of suicide and depression. The media have been warned that intense… Audio
Broadcasters band together to promote the positive
Some some say TV is in terminal decline because online viewing is fast catching up. Our rival TV broadcasters say it isn't so - and they’ve taken the lead of TV companies in Australia by banding… Audio
Screening rights: Underdog makes the big league
The telco Spark has scored English football rights that were part of the package at Sky TV for years. Mediawatch looks at how the English Premier League has become a political football in the…
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Down Syndrome Association upset by Shortland Street episode
Television New Zealand has defended a storyline about an unborn baby that might have down syndrome. Audio
Digitizing TVNZ's massive archive
Lynn Freeman spoke to Nga Taonga Chief Executive, Rebecca Elvy and to Group Manager Information Services, Sarah Davy about how they came to take over caring for the TVNZ archives. Audio, Gallery
Dare to stream
An Australian telco's groundbreaking online coverage of the FIFA World Cup failed to fire this week. Disgruntled punters and even the PM have forced it to put the pictures back on TV instead - and all… Video, Audio
Overdoing the in-house reality show hype
Chances are you’ve heard lots lately about Dancing with The Stars in the media - even if you’ve never watched it. TVNZ’s now heavily promoting its new rival ‘Tinder in the tropics’ show as well. Are… Audio
Bringing the big meth myth mess to light
Red flags were raised in the media about meth-testing houses, but it didn't stop the evictions, unnecessary repairs and the growth of an unregulated industry that made millions of dollars. How come?
…News going to the dogs
Odd yarns about dogs in the news lately - and a news presenter who slipped off the leash. Audio
Poll dancing already underway
The next election is a long way off and new party leaders are still bedding in. But already TV news networks and their political pundits are predicting what will happen next based on the opinion polls… Audio
Work underway to transform Auckland waterfront for Am Cup
TVNZ has secured the rights to broadcast the next America's Cup, while work is well underway behind the scenes to transform parts of Auckland's waterfront for the defence. Video, Audio
Over-egging the wedding
The media kept telling us all how excited we all were about this weekend’s royal wedding. But few people were at the same fever pitch as parts of our media. Audio
Confusion on the cobbles: Coro to jump forward 18 months
Diehard fans will have two options - keep watching the current series at their own pace or watch a condensed two hour special. Audio
Is NZ ready for streaming sport events online?
New Zealanders are being told they better get used to the digital world of streaming TV shows. Spark has won the rights for the Rugby World Cup and only seven of the matches will be free to air on… Audio
Rural communities worried about missing out on RWC
Spark and TVNZ have secured the rights to broadcast the Rugby World Cup, but only seven of the 40 matches will be on free-to-air TV - the rest will require a high-speed internet connection. Video, Audio