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Censor calls for law change over Netflix's 13 Reasons Why
The censor's office says it wants a law change so shows like Netflix's 13 Reasons, about a suicidal teenager, can't be streamed here without a classification. Audio
Critics say new Netflix series glamourises suicide
13 Reason Why, a Netflix series focussing on a teenager's suicide, is being criticised for allegedly glorifying suicide. Audio
New Netflix show called 'Irresponsible, unsafe, and unethical'
The Mental Health Foundation say Netflix new series, '13 Reasons Why' - a story about a teenager who commits suicide - is putting vulnerable people who are struggling with suicidal thoughts at risk. Audio
Mental Health Foundation warns of harmful Netflix series
"I think it's a very irresponsible programme... and really unsafe for young people watching it". The Mental Health Foundation's chief executive, Shaun Robinson, says the Netflix series "13 Reasons… Audio
Streaming services need better classifications - Censor's office
The Chief Censor's Office is calling for clearer classification of content featuring sexual violence on streaming services such as Lightbox and Netflix.
"Parents don't really know"
Deputy Chief Censor Jared Mullen on a new report highlighting the need for clearer classification on content featuring sexual violence on streaming services like Lightbox and Netflix. Audio
Tech news: VR update and "Netflix for live music"
Some cool applications for VR technology in art and filmmaking; Google wants you to share your location data with you friends; and a new concert subscription service is dubbed "Netflix for live… Audio
Tech news: Streaming services and CIA hacks consumer devices?
New figures show how New Zealanders are taking to streaming video on demand services; and the privacy implications of the CIA potentially hacking consumer devices to gather intelligence. Audio
Spark partners with Netflix in subscription deal
Spark is partnering with video streaming service Netflix in the first deal of its kind in New Zealand.
Ten years in TV under the radar
Sam Irvine is a low-profile boss in the high-profile business of TV. Over the past decade at Freeview, he has overseen the digital transition of free-to-air television. Mediawatch asks if it has… Audio
Ten years in TV under the radar
Sam Irvine is a low-profile boss in the high-profile business of TV. Over the past decade at Freeview, he has overseen the digital transition of free-to-air television. Mediawatch asks if it has…
AudioTech news: Netflix downloads and mobile wallets
Peter Griffin on the news that Netflix is now offering a downloading option (and not just streaming) for some shows. Also things are heating up with mobile wallets, with the BNZ announcing that it… Audio
Netflix unveils offline viewing option
Netflix subscribers will now able to download shows to watch offline, at no additional cost.
'Netflix killer': Viewers looking for alternatives
The director behind an internet service marketed as a Sky TV and Netflix killer says he does not think it is allowing illegal viewing.
Lightbox Head of Content and Programming - Maria Mahony
It's generally accepted that we're in the middle of a golden age of television - particularly television drama. While feature films - particularly in America - are leaning to the conservative and… Audio
Tech: Netflix VPNs and Facebook Reactions
Peter Griffin with technology news. This week an update on how Netflix is cracking down on the use of VPNs by New Zealanders accessing its services. Also virtual reality dominates the news coming out… Audio
TPP and copyright concerns for the media
Among the many concerns about the TPP raised this past week was copyright. But while the media focused on the income from Lorde's albums and Audio
NZ Netflix customers ready to boycott
Netflix customers are threatening to leave after moves to stop people watching TV shows and films from its American site.
What we watch: fresh options and old habits
Media companies now offer us plenty of online video, both short and long: Netflix, Lightbox, Neon, 3 Now, TVNZ on Demand, WatchMe. But traditional viewing on old fashioned TV sets still makes up the… Audio
What we watch: fresh options and old habits
Media companies now offer us plenty of online video, both short and long: Netflix, Lightbox, Neon, 3 Now, TVNZ on Demand, WatchMe. But traditional viewing on old fashioned TV sets still makes up the…
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