The Fold: RNZ’s Paul Thompson on that bombshell radio report

29 Aug 2025

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The longest-tenured leader in New Zealand media joins Duncan Greive on The Fold for a frank discussion about the state of RNZ.

This week on The Fold, Duncan Greive is joined by Paul Thompson to discuss the sharp decline in radio ratings which prompted him to commission a brutal report from former RNZ news boss Richard Sutherland. They also talk the growth of digital news and lifestyle content, RNZ’s Auckland problem, the strength of Newstalk ZB and whether RNZ really needs a statement hire, or just to deploy its talent on air.

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