Media
Govt moves on rough sleepers, reporting Wellington woes
The government's moved on rough sleepers and beggars downtown - by giving the police power to move them out of town. How did the media handle that this week? Also: reporting Wellington's bad news; and… Audio
Warner Bros signs US$110b deal with Paramount
The agreement caps a bidding war after Netflix declined to match Paramount's latest US$31-per-share (NZ$51.63) offer.
Snow Widows
In 1910 two teams raced to be the first to the South Pole. One was led by the Norwegian adventurer Roald Amundsen and the other by British naval officer, Captain Robert Falcon Scott. Amundsen would… Audio
Tough few years for NZs screen industry
New Zealand's screen industry is seen as a growing sector with huge potential to generate local jobs and diversify the economy. But the past few years haven't been the easiest for the industry. Its… Audio
Sky TV trumpets major turnaround with $52.4m half-year profit
The result marks "an important step forward for Sky", its chief executive says.
BBC orders probe into 'serious mistake' over BAFTA racial slur
Tourette's sufferer John Davidson, who inspired one of the winning films, has said he is "deeply mortified" after shouting the N-word at the ceremony.
Record number of journalists, media workers killed in 2025
The Committee to Protect Journalists said Israel was responsible for most of those killed, and at least 47 journalists worldwide were deliberately targeted.
Midweek - Andrew image explodes, goalie's grief goes global
'That' image of Andrew is one of world's most-reproduced images ever - while a local goalie's grief went global this weekend. Also - The Press looks back on 15 years after the quake; the PM's social… Audio
AI and privacy: Commissioner signs on to global statement on 'potential harms'
New Zealand's privacy commissioner's office has signed on to a global joint statement voicing concerns about AI-generated images and calling on organisations to follow the law. Audio
NZME back in profit as Herald, OneRoof and ZB deliver growth
It reflects "a huge amount of hard work", supported by easing inflation and improving business and consumer confidence, chief executive Michael Boggs says.
Immigration amping up in election year
Immigration is a wedge issue in many countries and political parties opposing it have been boosted. How are the media handling this - and the prospect of more to come?
The film adaptation of Joy Cowley’s ‘Holy Days’ hits the big screen
Adapted and directed by Nat Boltt, the movie brings to life Dame Joy Cowley's much-loved novel of the same name, and features a star-studded cast. Audio
NZ First amps up immigration, streaming hits the ceiling
Anti-immigration political parties have been boosted in many countries. Now NZ First forcing the issue onto the news agenda. Also: is streaming eating itself? And why did one friendly umbrella gesture… Audio
Doug Allan: Life Behind the Lens
His lens provided the pictures for Sir David Attenborough's words. Audio, Gallery
Percival Everett: Reimagining Huckleberry Finn with Taika Waititi
When Stephen Spielberg adapts your novel for the big screen you know it's the big time! Audio
Michaela Brake and Lisa Burd: No Tears on the Field
No Tears on the Field is the latest film from award winning documentary maker Lisa Burd. Video, Audio
Film Review
Movie critic Dominic Corry joins Jesse in the Auckland studio to review: Crime 101, now in cinemas, No Other Choice, in cinemas this week, EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert, in cinemas next week. Audio
Sky TV lifts prices again
The prices of Sky Sport and Sky Sport Now packages are going up again.
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 19 February
A very happy Zoi Sadowski-Synnott joined us after becoming the most decorated Olympic snowboarder in the world; Corin Dann spoke with Reserve Bank governor Dr Anna Breman following her first official… Audio
SKY TV deal with HBO comes to an end
Sky TV's long standing deal to carry HBO Max content, once the centrepiece of its entertainment offering NEON, has ended. Media commentator Duncan Grieve spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
