Mediawatch

Luxon repeats defeat of foes, indie operator fires up election debates

A single Herald story sparked a political drama and a media frenzy could have toppled the PM, but didn't . . . again. Also: the big TV election debates have yet to be set yet this time. But one indie outlet is already getting heavy hitters together to talk policy.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Midweek - Luxon’s ructions, MediaWorks sold, crossing the line online, audience maturity

PM still standing after repeat defeat of foes. Also: MediaWorks sold offshore, commentator heads for court over claims made online, are NZ media audiences maturing? And Tangy Fruits were lame. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Massaging the facts, uncovering undercover cops, acting up in schools

How did a single media inquiry stop a multi-million-dollar health programme for prisons? Also: political parties competing for media attention on their election policies; politicians talking s*** - literally; and an unexpected local story from ‘spycops’ revelations in the UK. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Midweek - FIFA fail, Luxon comms flub, Comm Games wins, ex-minister's memoir

Huge scoop derails FIFA plot, Commonwealth Games weighed up, Luxon's comms under scrutiny again, Kiri Allan's memoirGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Political policy pile-ups, TikTok’s impact, gigs get gross

Sunday’s no longer a day of rest in politics, as parties pump out policies to set the media agenda. Also: TikTok’s economic impact claims - and what the app is good for in business and politics; reports of diapers on the dancefloor. Read more about this episode of Mediawatch on the RNZ websiteIn this episode:00:55 Policies on parental leave, Pharmac funding and AI data centres were all mixed up in the media as parties jostled for attention this week15:20 Social media on the election mix with 11 days to go17:45 TikTok makes big claims about its economic impact here - but says less about the tax it pays. Hear more on TikTok’s Economic Impact Report this week on The Detail19:53 The MediaLab’s Antony Young on coverage of TikTok’s report and what the app is good for in business, and political electioneering30:38 Does the ‘fun’flation-fueled cost of concerts really explain reports of people soiling themselves at big gigs?Follow Mediawatch and listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or any podcast app to make sure you never miss an episode.Find more RNZ Podcasts at the new section of the RNZ website at rnz.co.nz/podcastsGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details