PodcastsNewsMediawatch

Mediawatch

RNZ
Mediawatch
Latest episode

400 episodes

  • Mediawatch

    Unpacking political quibbling about policy costs, media minister under scrutiny, re-booting Metro

    20/06/2026 | 42 mins.
    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.
    Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
  • Mediawatch

    Midweek - Football fantasy, Hooton hoo-hah, more RNZ changes, sweary Supernanny

    17/06/2026 | 25 mins.
    The All Whites are punching above their media weight at the World Cup. Also: the hoo-hah sparked by The Post picking Matthew Hooton as editor, more RNZ changes flagged, Supernanny's sweary backing for social media ban
    Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
  • Mediawatch

    TVNZ goes pay-per-view, HBO sets up & Freeview goes ‘next gen’

    13/06/2026 | 42 mins.
    TVNZ's screening the FIFA World Cup and UFC, but for the first time Kiwis will have to pay them to see it all. Also: HBO becomes the latest streamer seeking subscribers here - and will our homegrown TV platform Freeview stay 100% free?
    Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
  • Mediawatch

    Midweek - Top voxpops & eye-witnesses, TVNZ's costly claim, Metro rides again, more attribution angst

    10/06/2026 | 21 mins.
    Who'll pay for a 'wholly unsuccessful' defamation case against TVNZ? Also: Metro rides again, more attribution angst & a ferry good eye witness
    Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
  • Mediawatch

    Crime coverage gains recognition - and respect, 500-up for Southland stalwart

    06/06/2026 | 39 mins.
    Crime coverage was heavily criticised in the past as too tabloid. Now it's getting greater respect and recognition. Mediawatch asks RNZ’s award-winning crime correspondent Sam Sherwood what’s changed. Also: 500-up for a dogged solo Southland newshound.

    Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
More News podcasts
About Mediawatch
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.
Podcast website

Listen to Mediawatch, The Rest Is Politics: Leading and many other podcasts from around the world with the radio.net app

Get the free radio.net app

  • Stations and podcasts to bookmark
  • Stream via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth
  • Supports Carplay & Android Auto
  • Many other app features
Mediawatch: Podcasts in Family