Mediawatch

ACT’s unveiling of Paul Henry triggered a media frenzy - and claims the shock jock might shirk the work it takes to make it in politics. Also: how Sam Neill’s shock death stopped the news & Stuff’s new digital bid to hook local news readers.
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In this episode:
1:19 Sam Neill’s death shocked the media, but his depth and range were duly honoured.
13:46 The stage-managed Paul Henry announcement prompted a full-on media frenzy, followed by scepticism about his commitment.
25:48 Hosking misses the mark on political poll.
27:47 Stuff rejigs Neighbourly to push back at platforms.
30:00 Stuff’s masthead chief Joanna Norris on the NeighbourlyNews.co.nz plan
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Sam Neill's shock death jolted our media - but they admirably honoured his depth and range. Paul Henry and Count Binface candidacies captivates media, court news in podcast form.
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The government wants more listeners, more efficiency and greater public trust from RNZ’s new chair and board. How will he respond, and what will change? Also: Opportunity’s backlash, and political tax tussles on social media.

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