The pandemic put unbearable pressure on New Zealand’s media, but also saw it gain larger and more engaged audiences than ever before.
Making his film-writing and directing debut in the tele-film Toke, Kewana Duncan talks about the influences and experiences that got him here and how to avoid playing into Māori stereotypes.
The Herald reported this morning that MediaWorks was on the verge of selling its TV assets to US TV giant Discovery – but it appears the story may have been premature.
Criticism over new 'two-tier' welfare payments, National announces reshuffle, and a day of differing fortunes in the media world.
Duncan Greive assesses an extraordinary morning for New Zealand’s media.
Holding Facebook and Google to account might be a great idea in theory, but the proposed code is based on false assumptions.
Rebuilding Paradise with Paul Henry marks the controversial presenter’s return to primetime to talk about New Zealand after Covid-19.
The media at the Covid committee on the state of NZ journalism, in their own words.
Worrying about inequality. Excited about electric planes. A huge Jacinda fan. What the hell has happened to Paul Henry?
There’s a desperate scramble to stop more major media companies failing. What’s going on – and how might it play out?
The shockingly fast collapse of Bauer presents the government with a momentous choice. Does it save the media industry, or concentrate on its own?
The Fold podcast returns for March into a media world transformed by the impact of Covid-19.
What does the virus mean for an industry already in crisis?
After days of rumours, Mediaworks have removed Hannah Tamki as a cast members for the 2020 season of Dancing with the Stars. Sam Brooks reflects on the past two days of controversy.
Host Duncan Greive is joined by The Spinoff editor Toby Manhire to discuss the dramatic events surrounding RNZ this month on The Spinoff's media podcast, The Fold.
Why the merger of TVNZ and RNZ could spell the beginning of the end for the private sector media in New Zealand.
Duncan Greive conducts an exit interview with Hal Crawford, the departing news boss at Mediaworks.
In the wake of the shocking revelations about Three, Duncan Greive assesses the health of New Zealand’s six big media companies. This story was first published on 20 October, 2019. Winston Peters …
Alex Casey looks back at 10 years of reality television in New Zealand, a genre which reflected both our viewing habits and the good, bad and ugly sides of our national character.
13 moments that prove the music awards are so much > than all other award shows
NZ First holds crucial party conference, roving AOS trial sparks concerns, and Mediaworks facing dramatic days ahead.
Three is for sale and could easily disappear. The forces disrupting it are impacting all our media – we assess the health of New Zealand’s six big media companies.
With the future of Mediaworks’ TV business hanging in the balance, Al Jazeera news presenter Kamahl Santamaria reflects on what the imperilled channel meant – and still means – to him.
News broke this morning that MediaWorks will be selling off or closing their TV division, potentially meaning the end for a huge number of journalists.
MediaWorks’ owners have called time after years of losses from its TV division. Sources say the company will announce it is for sale – if no buyers emerge, it will close within months.
Pressure on government from unions, mosque attack victim widows turned down for residency, and another Nat eyes safe Botany seat nomination.
It’s the end of an era at Three as MAFS NZ and Guy Williams’ new show cancelled and 7 Days cut to bone
Vodafone TV is yet another damn thing to plug into your television – but one you really should take a look at.