This week Mediawatch looks at the sudden and extremely untidy end of a heavily-hyped talk radio network - and what it might mean for the rest of the media and also how the media was caught in the middle of ongoing arguments about the Posie Parker protest.

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This week Mediawatch looks at New Zealand's biggest publisher of news putting up paywalls online for three of its biggest papers. Also, how improved citizenship rights for Kiwis in Australia was swiftly swamped in the media by fears of a 'brain drain' - and some economic predictions that ended up wide of the mark. [Parliament's first Te Reo Māori outreach] MPs have joined Parliament's Speaker in visiting regional New Zealand for five years, but for the first time a Speaker's outreach has gone all-in on Te Reo Māori at an immersion Kura.

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A roundup of today's news and sport. We’ll take you abroad, find out what’s happening at home - and you can tell us what’s happening in your world!

A roundup of today's news and sport. We’ll take you abroad, find out what’s happening at home - and you can tell us what’s happening in your world!

A roundup of today's news and sport. We’ll take you abroad, find out what’s happening at home - and you can tell us what’s happening in your world!

A roundup of today's news and sport. We’ll take you abroad, find out what’s happening at home - and you can tell us what’s happening in your world!

A roundup of today's news and sport. We’ll take you abroad, find out what’s happening at home - and you can tell us what’s happening in your world!

Colin Peacock talks to Mark Leishman about criticism of the Coronation coverage - and the PM grilled by the BBC on republicanism and sausage rolls. Also - RNZ releases critical comments from a minister; and a new radio station and podcasts emerge from the closure of talk station Today FM.

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The Coronation - constitutional conundrum or just a king-size media spectacle? Political defection takes media by surprise. [Backbench MPs take on Russia] Backbench MPs sometimes quietly engage in international diplomacy. One relatively junior MP recently faced off against Russia on behalf of not just NZ, but also Canada, Australia and all of Europe.

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A roundup of today's news and sport. We’ll take you abroad, find out what’s happening at home - and you can tell us what’s happening in your world!

A roundup of today's news and sport. We’ll take you abroad, find out what’s happening at home - and you can tell us what’s happening in your world!

A roundup of today's news and sport. We’ll take you abroad, find out what’s happening at home - and you can tell us what’s happening in your world!

A roundup of today's news and sport. We’ll take you abroad, find out what’s happening at home - and you can tell us what’s happening in your world!

A roundup of today's news and sport. We’ll take you abroad, find out what’s happening at home - and you can tell us what’s happening in your world!

A roundup of today's news and sport. We’ll take you abroad, find out what’s happening at home - and you can tell us what’s happening in your world!

Midweek Mediawatch - Mediawatch's weekly catch-up with Nights. Hayden Donnell talks to Mark Leishman about Twitter tagging public broadcasters around the world - including RNZ - as 'government funded'; politicians being grilled on TV about their policies - and their personalities, and some research findings which made news but needed a little more context.

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A roundup of today's news and sport. We’ll take you abroad, find out what’s happening at home - and you can tell us what’s happening in your world!

A roundup of today's news and sport. We’ll take you abroad, find out what’s happening at home - and you can tell us what’s happening in your world!

Safe or sorry? Some still shrugging off storm warnings; an offshore outfit rating reliability of our news - and trying to train the AI chatbots; angst over not-so-Super Rugby on screen. [Private bill offers a more reflective debate] Because a private bill addresses a specific matter particular to just one person it offers a more mellow and reflective style of parliament debate. [MPs make great talkers, but terrible tellers] Parliament changed a long-standing rule this week and will now leave the counting of votes to the experts. It turns out MPs just aren’t that good at counting.

A roundup of today's news and sport. Mediawatch looks critically at the New Zealand media - television, radio, newspapers and magazines as well as the 'new' electronic media. A critical look at the New Zealand media hosted by Colin Peacock and Hayden Donnell. On air since 2001 and as a podcast since 2007, Mediawatch looks critically at big stories and issues in the news right now - and what’s going on behind the scenes across the media. Mediawatch examines the output of reporters, producers and editors - as well as the input of PR and the ad industry. It also questions the executives, policy-makers, politicians, regulators and tech companies which influence our media today. Legislation, issues and insights from Parliament. The House is produced for RNZ with funding from Parliament.

A roundup of today's news and sport. Nights with Karyn Hay is an interactive radio show on RNZ National with an eye on breaking news, live events and a genuine interest in people and their stories. We’ll take you abroad, find out what’s happening at home — and you can tell us what’s happening in your world! We’ll have a few laughs throughout the evening too.

A roundup of today's news and sport. Nights with Karyn Hay is an interactive radio show on RNZ National with an eye on breaking news, live events and a genuine interest in people and their stories. We’ll take you abroad, find out what’s happening at home — and you can tell us what’s happening in your world! We’ll have a few laughs throughout the evening too.

A roundup of today's news and sport. We’ll take you abroad, find out what’s happening at home — and you can tell us what’s happening in your world! We’ll have a few laughs throughout the evening too. Midweek Mediawatch - Mediawatch’s weekly catch-up with Nights.

A roundup of today's news and sport. We’ll take you abroad, find out what’s happening at home — and you can tell us what’s happening in your world! We’ll have a few laughs throughout the evening too.

A roundup of today's news and sport. We’ll take you abroad, find out what’s happening at home — and you can tell us what’s happening in your world! We’ll have a few laughs throughout the evening too.

A roundup of today's news and sport. Mediawatch looks critically at the New Zealand media - television, radio, newspapers and magazines as well as the 'new' electronic media. A critical look at the New Zealand media hosted by Colin Peacock and Hayden Donnell. On air since 2001 and as a podcast since 2007, Mediawatch looks critically at big stories and issues in the news right now - and what’s going on behind the scenes across the media. Mediawatch examines the output of reporters, producers and editors - as well as the input of PR and the ad industry. It also questions the executives, policy-makers, politicians, regulators and tech companies which influence our media today. Legislation, issues and insights from Parliament. The House is produced for RNZ with funding from Parliament. RNZ’s The House – journalism focussed on parliamentary legislation, issues and insights – is made with funding from Parliament’s Office of the Clerk.

A roundup of today's news and sport. We’ll take you abroad, find out what’s happening at home — and you can tell us what’s happening in your world! We’ll have a few laughs throughout the evening too.

A roundup of today's news and sport. We’ll take you abroad, find out what’s happening at home — and you can tell us what’s happening in your world! We’ll have a few laughs throughout the evening too.

A roundup of today's news and sport. We’ll take you abroad, find out what’s happening at home — and you can tell us what’s happening in your world! We’ll have a few laughs throughout the evening too.

A roundup of today's news and sport. We’ll take you abroad, find out what’s happening at home — and you can tell us what’s happening in your world! We’ll have a few laughs throughout the evening too.

A roundup of today's news and sport. Mediawatch looks critically at the New Zealand media - television, radio, newspapers and magazines as well as the 'new' electronic media. A critical look at the New Zealand media hosted by Colin Peacock and Hayden Donnell. On air since 2001 and as a podcast since 2007, Mediawatch looks critically at big stories and issues in the news right now - and what’s going on behind the scenes across the media. Mediawatch examines the output of reporters, producers and editors - as well as the input of PR and the ad industry. It also questions the executives, policy-makers, politicians, regulators and tech companies which influence our media today. Legislation, issues and insights from Parliament. The House is produced for RNZ with funding from Parliament. RNZ’s The House – journalism focussed on parliamentary legislation, issues and insights – is made with funding from Parliament’s Office of the Clerk.

A roundup of today's news and sport. We’ll take you abroad, find out what’s happening at home — and you can tell us what’s happening in your world! We’ll have a few laughs throughout the evening too.

A roundup of today's news and sport. We’ll take you abroad, find out what’s happening at home — and you can tell us what’s happening in your world! We’ll have a few laughs throughout the evening too. Midweek Mediawatch - Mediawatch's weekly catch-up with Nights.

A roundup of today's news and sport. We’ll take you abroad, find out what’s happening at home — and you can tell us what’s happening in your world! We’ll have a few laughs throughout the evening too.

A roundup of today's news and sport. We’ll take you abroad, find out what’s happening at home — and you can tell us what’s happening in your world! We’ll have a few laughs throughout the evening too.

A roundup of today's news and sport. Mediawatch looks critically at the New Zealand media - television, radio, newspapers and magazines as well as the 'new' electronic media. A critical look at the New Zealand media hosted by Colin Peacock and Hayden Donnell. On air since 2001 and as a podcast since 2007, Mediawatch looks critically at big stories and issues in the news right now - and what’s going on behind the scenes across the media. Mediawatch examines the output of reporters, producers and editors - as well as the input of PR and the ad industry. It also questions the executives, policy-makers, politicians, regulators and tech companies which influence our media today. Legislation, issues and insights from Parliament. The House is produced for RNZ with funding from Parliament. RNZ’s The House – journalism focused on parliamentary legislation, issues and insights – is made with funding from Parliament’s Office of the Clerk.

A roundup of today's news and sport. We’ll take you abroad, find out what’s happening at home — and you can tell us what’s happening in your world! We’ll have a few laughs throughout the evening too.

A roundup of today's news and sport. We’ll take you abroad, find out what’s happening at home — and you can tell us what’s happening in your world! We’ll have a few laughs throughout the evening too.

A roundup of today's news and sport. We’ll take you abroad, find out what’s happening at home — and you can tell us what’s happening in your world! We’ll have a few laughs throughout the evening too. Midweek Mediawatch - Mediawatch’s weekly catch-up with Nights.

A roundup of today's news and sport. We’ll take you abroad, find out what’s happening at home — and you can tell us what’s happening in your world! We’ll have a few laughs throughout the evening too.

A roundup of today's news and sport. We’ll take you abroad, find out what’s happening at home — and you can tell us what’s happening in your world! We’ll have a few laughs throughout the evening too.

A roundup of today's news and sport. Mediawatch looks critically at the New Zealand media - television, radio, newspapers and magazines as well as the 'new' electronic media. A critical look at the New Zealand media hosted by Colin Peacock and Hayden Donnell. On air since 2001 and as a podcast since 2007, Mediawatch looks critically at big stories and issues in the news right now - and what’s going on behind the scenes across the media. Mediawatch examines the output of reporters, producers and editors - as well as the input of PR and the ad industry. It also questions the executives, policy-makers, politicians, regulators and tech companies which influence our media today.

A roundup of today's news and sport. We’ll take you abroad, find out what’s happening at home — and you can tell us what’s happening in your world! We’ll have a few laughs throughout the evening too.

A roundup of today's news and sport. We’ll take you abroad, find out what’s happening at home — and you can tell us what’s happening in your world! We’ll have a few laughs throughout the evening too.

A roundup of today's news and sport. We’ll take you abroad, find out what’s happening at home — and you can tell us what’s happening in your world! We’ll have a few laughs throughout the evening too.