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There's never a shortage of opinions on the media but Mediawatch looks at it all in detail for those keen to know more about the news - as well as those who work in media.

https://www.rnz.co.nz/podcast/mediawatch

Last Notes

2026-08-12 10:36:24 GMT

Midweek - Luxon’s ructions, MediaWorks sold, crossing the line online, audience maturity
PM still standing after repeat defeat of foes. Also: MediaWorks sold offshore, commentator heads for court over claims made online, are NZ media audiences maturing? And Tangy Fruits were lame.
https://www.rnz.co.nz/podcast/mediawatch?share=41235447-e9a1-4475-bdcf-1cc4c73c5b68
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https://www.rnz.co.nz/podcast/mediawatch?share=41235447-e9a1-4475-bdcf-1cc4c73c5b68

2026-07-25 21:00:00 GMT

Political dignity deficits, Long Story Short & paying for podcasts
One sexist text to a podcasting politico had National gnashing their teeth, but it wasn’t the only political dignity deficit in the news this week. Also: are podcasts popular enough for people to pay enough for the makers to make a living here?
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/mediawatch about this episode of Mediawatch on the RNZ website
In this episode:
00:54 Coverage of Nash’s text going public - and other political dignity deficits
10:54 Midweek Mediawatch trail: golf vs football, sport obscures more war
13:30 Paul Henry quizzed on levelling up news media and big tech
16:49 Craig T Robertson on the global rise of podcasts - and start-ups upstaging big players.
22:45 Local podcaster Eugene Bingham on making a living from it and new service Long Story Short.
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https://www.rnz.co.nz/podcast/mediawatch?share=1340c214-0427-49f3-a667-8c97a3110be9
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https://www.rnz.co.nz/podcast/mediawatch?share=1340c214-0427-49f3-a667-8c97a3110be9

2026-06-20 21:00:00 GMT

Unpacking political quibbling about policy costs, media minister under scrutiny, re-booting Metro
Politicians are already pumping out counter-claims about the costs of each other’s election-year policies, frustrating citizens and the media. Is there a better way? Also: media minister under scrutiny at Parliament - and reviving Metro at a tough time for publishing.
https://www.rnz.co.nz/podcast/mediawatch?share=4822fb4a-a220-4c6b-b87b-f66975518ca6
https://media.rnztools.nz/rnz-kete-oro-prod/video/private/ac_mp3,af_48000,br_192k,f_mp3,fl_attachment/v1781844600/audio/mwatch/mwatch-20260621-0900-unpacking_political_quibbling_about_costs_re-booting_metro.mp3
https://www.rnz.co.nz/podcast/mediawatch?share=4822fb4a-a220-4c6b-b87b-f66975518ca6

2026-05-23 22:28:48 GMT

Public servants cut deep, RNZ boss flags exit, AI for programmes & podcasts
Media-weigh up cuts to public service and claims AI can fill the gap. Also: RNZ's long-serving boss flags his exit amid political calls for change, AI for programme-makers and podcasters.
https://www.rnz.co.nz/podcast/mediawatch?share=7ecf3686-c69e-4786-be7c-1d36940b5fa8
https://media.rnztools.nz/rnz-kete-oro-prod/video/private/ac_mp3,af_48000,br_192k,f_mp3,fl_attachment/v1779531728/audio/mwatch/mwatch-20260524-0900-public_servants_cut_deep_rnz_boss_flags_exit_ai_for_podcast.mp3
https://www.rnz.co.nz/podcast/mediawatch?share=7ecf3686-c69e-4786-be7c-1d36940b5fa8

2026-04-11 21:00:00 GMT

Reporting Trump’s outrageous outbursts, Petrolhead & motoring media adapt to fuel fears
Some say he's unhinged. Others reckon outrageous utterances are part of his media management. How should media handle the stuff Trump says? Also: public figures cutting loose in long podcasts - and is it the best or worst of times for a publication called Petrolhead?
https://www.rnz.co.nz/podcast/mediawatch?share=39da940b-3cc1-4034-8703-82218ad87d26
https://media.rnztools.nz/rnz-kete-oro-prod/video/private/ac_mp3,af_48000,br_192k,f_mp3,fl_attachment/v1775893757/audio/mwatch/mwatch-20260412-0900-reporting_trumps_outrageous_outbursts_motoring_media.mp3
https://www.rnz.co.nz/podcast/mediawatch?share=39da940b-3cc1-4034-8703-82218ad87d26

2026-02-21 20:00:00 GMT

Immigration issue amped up, ceiling for streaming, over-the-top umbrella
Anti-immigration political parties have been boosted in many countries. Now NZ First forcing the issue onto the news agenda. Also: is streaming eating itself? And why did one friendly umbrella gesture end up heavily analysed in our media? https://www.rnz.co.nz/podcast/mediawatch?share=4e4a93bf-fe10-466a-8641-d40256829d06
https://media.rnztools.nz/rnz-kete-oro-prod/video/private/ac_mp3,af_48000,br_192k,f_mp3,fl_attachment/v1771551330/audio/mwatch/mwatch-20260222-0900-nz_first_amps_up_immigration_streaming_hits_the_ceiling.mp3
https://www.rnz.co.nz/podcast/mediawatch?share=4e4a93bf-fe10-466a-8641-d40256829d06

2026-02-14 20:00:00 GMT

Infrastructure anxiety hits headlines again, AI slop feeds fake news flood
Solid and liquid sewage is streaming into the sea in the capital, as the government says we need to import gas to ease energy shortages. Flaky infrastructure is an election year issue again - but are the media seeing the big picture as well as the political one? Also: the battle to stop AI ripping off real New Zealand news and flooding Facebook. https://www.rnz.co.nz/podcast/mediawatch?share=f3238589-3bc5-4b44-96a2-9c85d0564178
https://media.rnztools.nz/rnz-kete-oro-prod/video/private/ac_mp3,af_48000,br_192k,f_mp3,fl_attachment/v1771045013/audio/mwatch/mwatch-20260215-0900-infrastructure_anxiety_ai_feeds_fake_news_flood.mp3
https://www.rnz.co.nz/podcast/mediawatch?share=f3238589-3bc5-4b44-96a2-9c85d0564178

2025-09-24 09:48:20 GMT

Midweek - Trump vs comedy & free speech, TVNZ & RNZ's trust, Black Ferns blowback
Trump's aggression puts media on the back foot; good news for RNZ on public trust - and for TVNZ after a spot check for bias; blowback for the Black Ferns after lack of coverage claims; local current affairs and drama back on TV
https://www.rnz.co.nz/podcast/mediawatch?share=c900cf1e-b7dc-45ec-915a-361425af8070
https://media.rnztools.nz/rnz-kete-oro-prod/video/private/ac_mp3,af_48000,br_192k,f_mp3,fl_attachment/v1758706912/audio/mwatch/mwatch-20250924-2132-midweek_-_trump_vs_comedy_and_free_speech_tvnz_and_rnzs_trust.mp3
https://www.rnz.co.nz/podcast/mediawatch?share=c900cf1e-b7dc-45ec-915a-361425af8070

2025-09-20 21:00:00 GMT

News desert warning, pros & cons of property, Ferns falter, more Phillips fallout
Hardly a news bulletin or newspaper goes by without stuff about houses and property.
But what kind of coverage is it? And what effect does it have? Also - a former editor warns news deserts are creeping up on us, the Ferns falter - and media doing the right thing for the Phillips family. Social media? Not so much . . .
https://www.rnz.co.nz/podcast/mediawatch?share=aa218a01-d1d2-415e-ab09-b5462fd4d99c
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https://www.rnz.co.nz/podcast/mediawatch?share=aa218a01-d1d2-415e-ab09-b5462fd4d99c

2025-09-13 21:00:00 GMT

Fugitive family & public interest, Te Pāti Māori v MSM, AI news to save newsrooms?
After fugitive father Tom Phillips' violent death, media made judgements about the public interest, the interests of the children - and what interested the public. Also: Te Pāti Māori seems to be disengaging from non-Maori media - and an ex-RNZer pioneering automated news to boost newsrooms.
SHOW NOTEShttps://www.rnz.co.nz/news/mediawatch
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https://www.rnz.co.nz/podcast/mediawatch?share=4df8ef6b-aef5-4a92-9f6a-44a3d314ae09