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MediawatchEconomic forecasts, weather forecasts, summer break clickbait, TVNZ courtroom dramas & a Wellywood vibecheckHow should media handle the mixed messages on the economy as politicians and pressure groups push policy and public opinion? Also: The fall of The House of Du Val, TVNZ’s courtroom dramas, unsettling summer weather forecasts, a clickbait debate about summer breaks & a vibecheck for Wellywood.
Read more about this episode of Mediawatch on the RNZ website1:11 Summer weather rage-bait6:02 Wellywood premiere rekindles good times - before director warns it could be end times for blockbusters10:18 Media drive debate about anti-productive summer break - all based on social media opinion....
2025-12-2035 min
Making CentsJenny-May Clarkson on leaving TVNZ, reinvention, and career pivotsJenny-May Clarkson is one of the most recognisable faces in Aotearoa, from her years as a Silver Fern to fronting the TVNZ Breakfast couch every morning.She’s also living proof that starting over and reinventing your career is now incredibly common. And sometimes, incredibly public.After quite quickly leaving the TVNZ Breakfast team, Jenny-May is now facing the same reality so many Kiwis deal with: when a secure job disappears, what happens next?Because behind the lights and glamour, the truth is simple. People on screen rely on that pa...
2025-12-1459 min
Family First NZMcBlog: Does TVNZ Also Need To Apologise To Trump?Does TVNZ Also Need To Apologise To Trump? … View the evidence. You be the Judge.According to a report over the weekend, the BBC got busted again – their Newsnight programme accused of editing a Donald Trump speech in a way that made it appear that he made a more explicit call for violent protest ahead of the Capitol riots on January 6 2021.Yes – a second programme. So the BBC have form. It wasn’t a one off editing mistake or “error of judgement” as they tried to claim when the first example was exposed on the Panorama documentar...
2025-11-1712 min
Heather du Plessis-Allan DriveDuncan Greive: media commentator on Simon Dallow stepping down as TVNZ's 6pm news presenterThere's hope for a smooth transition at TVNZ as its shakes up the flagship 6pm news bulletin. Presenter Simon Dallow's stepping down this month after almost two decades - to be replaced by weekend newsreader Melissa Stokes. Media commentator Duncan Greive says TVNZ's made the safe choice, given it's not reaching a lot of new viewers. "If you look at the ratings for ThreeNews, there's not a lot there, they've gone down a bit." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2025-11-0304 min
The FoldResults season! Breaking down and picking a winner from TVNZ, Sky and NZMEGlen Kyne returns to The Fold to analyse the annual or half-yearly results from TVNZ, Sky and NZME. TVNZ surprised with an unexpectedly healthy profit, NZME emerged from a bruising board battle and Sky (finally) got its rugby deal. Kyne has it all covered – and picks a clear winner. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2025-09-0238 min
Sportstalk with D'Arcy WaldegraveJeff Latch: former Spark Sport CEO on whether TVNZ can make the FIFA World Cup deal workThe FIFA World Cup broadcast rights are on the move. TVNZ have picked up the exclusive rights for the 2026 edition of the tournament, with All Whites matches and select fixtures free to air. However, in order to watch all 104 games across the tournament, consumers will need to purchase an event pass on TVNZ+, a first-time offer for the broadcaster. D'Arcy spoke to current NZ Golf CEO and former Spark Sport CEO Jeff Latch to ask if TVNZ can make this work, what this could mean for the future of TVNZ and what he...
2025-08-2611 min
Sport Nation MorningsTVNZ Secure Rights to FIFA WC 2026 | TVNZ Presenter Chris Chang (26/8/25)TVNZ Presenter Chris Chang joins the show to talk about TVNZ securing the rights to the worlds biggest sports tournament the FIFA Men’s World Cup 2026.
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2025-08-2610 min
The Mike Hosking BreakfastJodi O'Donnell: TVNZ CEO on securing the FIFA World Cup broadcasting rights, creating a paid event pass for itTVNZ will be charging its viewers for content for the first time after securing the rights to broadcast next year's Fifa World Cup. Viewers will be able to stream 104 football games over the tournament's 39 days, including replays and highlights, if an event pass is purchased. All of New Zealand's games will be free-to-air, alongside a handful of others. TVNZ CEO Jodi O'Donnell told Mike Hosking data was collected on how many people are actually prepared to pay for additional sport. She says the number of people that watched the Euros tournament with...
2025-08-2503 min
Weekend Sport with Jason PineDavid Kirk: NZ Rugby Chair on the broadcast deal with Sky, TVNZNew Zealand Rugby has committed to Sky for another five years. Nearly every All Blacks match, including the 2029 Lions Tour, the new Nations Cup, and all matches in the Sanzaar countries will broadcast on Sky Sport. TVNZ has also secured NPC rights, along with a few Farah Palmer Cup games, which will be broadcast free-to-air on TVNZ+. However, the deal doesn't include five future All Blacks tests, yet to be named, which will be open to bidding when they are announced. Chair of New Zealand Rugby David Kirk joined the show to d...
2025-08-2312 minThe FoldEmergency pod! On Sky buying Three – and what it means for TVNZGlen Kyne joins Duncan Greive on an emergency edition of The Fold to discuss Sky's move to buy the New Zealand assets of Discovery NZ, including Three and ThreeNow. They discuss the price, what it does for Sky, how Three will evolve and how it changes the game for TVNZ.
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2025-07-2230 minMediawatchCovid inquiry 2, fiscal holes set for re-run, TVNZ bias check, French-ification flurryThe backers of the second official inquiry into the Covid response say it’s crucial for preparing us for the next pandemic - but the media mostly zeroed in on whether big-name politicians would show up. Also: TVNZ checking itself for bias, a fresh flurry of media French-ification; and do we need to brace for more ‘fiscal hole’ fury in Election 2026? Read more about this episode of Mediawatch on the RNZ websiteIn this episode:1:22 The backers of the second Royal Commission of Inquiry into the Covid-19 response said it was crucial to learni...
2025-07-1240 min
#BHN Big Hairy News#BHN OCR stays put, not good for the economy | Chloe on TVNZ bias | Epstein had no list...apparentlyGreen Party Co-Leader Chlöe Swarbrick and Act MP Nicole McKee join Ryan Bridge in the studio talking bringing back the moa, TVNZ bias and COVID enquiryThe Reserve Bank has hit the pause button, keeping the Official Cash Rate at 3.25 percent which ends a run of six consecutive cuts to the benchmark lending rate, with the central bank today citing concerns about global uncertainty and rising inflation. The Reserve Bank is now also predicting tougher times ahead as the cost of living continues to bite.Jeffrey Epstein went from being unalived by powerful people and having a list which w...
2025-07-091h 44
Best of BusinessShayne Currie: NZME Editor-at-Large on TVNZ launching an independent review into news contentTVNZ is set to launch an independent review of its news content to check for balance and bias. This follows Media Minister Paul Goldsmith expressing interest in seeing trust in media improve - particularly for the state broadcasters. NZME Editor-at-Large Shayne Currie says viewers have taken issue with the 'editorialising' of the news. "The reporter comes in at the end and gives an opinion or analysis that the viewer might take issue with. The feedback that we get a lot of is - just report the news." LISTEN ABOVE...
2025-07-0803 minThe FoldTVNZ turns to sport – will it turn away from Shortland St? Plus a big result for StuffGlen Kyne returns to The Fold to recap the big takeaways from a new interview with TVNZ CEO Jodie O’Donnell. TVNZ is back in profit and looking at rugby and the Olympics, with an intriguing pay-per-view model on the horizon. He and Duncan Greive also discuss the implications of a widening lead for Stuff in Nielsen’s digital news rankings, and close on what the structural separation of WBD internationally means for Three and the rest of the local business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2025-06-2342 min
Media InsiderTVNZ boss Jodi O'Donnell on the future of the 6pm news, Shorty Street and pay TVThis week Shayne sits down for a one on one witg the chief executive of TVNZ, Jodi O’Donnell. After a tumultuous year for the state owned broadcaster, she talks Shortland Street, 6pm news, pay TV plans, job cuts, executive shakeups and when the company might return dividends to the Government.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2025-06-1830 minThe FoldThe big job ahead for TVNZ’s news and content chief and Google is dealt a blowThe job of chief news and content officer at TVNZ has been one of the most talked-about leadership roles in New Zealand media. Last week, it was announced that Nadia Tolich will leave her position as managing director of Stuff Digital to take up the role. Glen Kyne joins Anna Rawhiti-Connell to discuss the enormity of the task ahead for Tolich and why high profile exits mightn’t be as scandalous as you think. They also analyse the case laid out by Philip Crump on Monday for a Jim Grenon-led board at NZME and refl...
2025-04-2246 minThe FoldThe Big Three #2: TVNZ has survived a year from hell – but challenges loomIn the second of a three part series analysing the results of the Big Three media companies (or those that release their results, anyway), Glen Kyne joins Duncan Greive to look into the results for TVNZ. The state broadcaster has many huge advantages, but remains hamstrung by the lack of audience revenue – newish CEO Jodi O'Donnell is very keen to change that. The loss of cricket was a bitter blow, but after a brutal year, these results contain a lot to be proud of for O'Donnell. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/ad...
2025-03-0434 min
Leaders Getting Coffee with Bruce CotterillEpisode 36: TVNZ CEO Jodi O’DonnellIn Leaders Getting Coffee episode 36, our guest is TVNZ CEO, Jodi O’Donnell. She took over as the CEO of TVNZ just a few months before having to front the announcement of the company’s disastrous financial result, a process that ultimately led to a restructuring programme that included the loss of loved TV shows such as Fair Go and Sunday. Despite her baptism of fire, Jodi O’Donnell is remarkably open about discussing those early days in the job she has now occupied for a little over a year. And she seems comfortable in taking...
2025-02-261h 08
The All Sport BreakfastThe All Star Panel with Paul Allison and Phil Gifford: Mana Pasifika, Sevens teams will still have Ineos branding, TVNZ picks up LIV GolfThe latest edition of 'The All-Star Panel' features Rugby Commentator Paul Allison and Herald Rugby writer Phil Gifford. On this weekend's agenda: Is the Mana Pasifika idea any good, New Zealand sevens teams will still be branding INEOS in Vancouver despite legal row, and TVNZ picks up LIV golf - do you have an issue with it? LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2025-02-1513 minThe FoldNZME pivots to video in 2025, the problem with TVNZ's cricket hit and DeepSeek explodes the AI worldGlen Kyne returns to The Fold to discuss the first big media news story of the year – NZME's decision to trade some senior text journalists for a sharp increase in video production. Next we discuss the shocking impact of Chinese-AI lab DeepSeek's world-beating LLM performance on a shoestring budget, Acast's big Between Two Beers podcast pickup and finally how a big success for TVNZ reveals a deeper challenge of video in a digital context.The Fold LiveFor the first time ever we are putting on a live version of The Fold on 20th February at...
2025-01-2848 min#BHN Big Hairy News#BHN Rose Wang COO of Bluesky | Luxon on military style weapons | TVNZ polls back te Pati MāoriThe COO of Bluesky is Rose Wang who joins us tonight in a pre-recorded interview about the world of social media and how Bluesky is taking a huge chunk of the market place right now. In her first NZ interview, Rose Wang shares what's happening day to day in the Bluesky office.
Christopher Luxon spoke with Stuff/Three News on Friday in a sit down interview where he wouldn't commit to keeping military style weapons out of the hands of NZers, says the negotiation with ACT over the Treaty Principles Bill could not have been negotiated any better and...
2024-12-091h 43The FoldMass cuts at TVNZ – but are they enough? And NZME's podcast drama, explainedGlen Kyne returns to The Fold to dissect the 50 proposed redundancies at TVNZ, and the confirmation that news will now be part of content, rather than its own unit. Next, they analyse the extraordinary drama between podcast star Frances Cook and her former employer, NZME – particularly what it says about legacy media's relationship with digital. Finally, they talk about Trump's election, and what that means for big tech and the waning power of institutional media. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2024-11-1141 min
Kerre Woodham Mornings PodcastJack Tame: TVNZ and Newstalk ZB Host on the division in the 2024 US ElectionTensions are high as America casts their votes, the nation deeply divided down partisan lines. Polling booths will begin to close within an hour, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump still neck in neck in all major polls. TVNZ and Newstalk ZB’s Jack Tame told Kerre Woodham that whoever wins, there will be tens of millions of Americans who are very happy, and tens of millions who are very unhappy with the result. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2024-11-0612 min
The Working Group - NZ’s Best Weekly Political PodcastTVNZ Poll, and the Jonesie Awards for Government Waste | GUESTS: Shane Te Pou & Jordan WilliamsGravity Credit Management proudly sponsors the Working Group. For more information on Gravity click the link. Kia Ora Aotearoa! Welcome to The Working Group, New Zealand's top political podcast not funded by NZ on Air. I'm your host, Martyn Bradbury, editor of The Daily Blog. Joining me tonight: Damien Grant - libertarian liquidator and Cthulhu of Capitalism. Shane Te Pou - the last Socialist standing Jordan Williams - The Pope of the Taxpayers Union Tonight's Issues: The new TVNZ Poll vs 1 year of the Government who is winning and who is failing...
2024-10-1657 minThe FoldWhere to now for TVNZ?It's a week since TVNZ shocked the media with a proposal to shut down 1news.co.nz and merge news with content. Glen Kyne joins Duncan Greive on The Fold to discuss the merits of the approach, what it implies about the future of the business, and other ways it might save $30m and provide a pathway to a sustainable future. Plus – reflections on the debut of Stuff's HOW:TO, and what it might mean for New Zealand media. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2024-10-1437 minMediawatchOnline NZ news on the outer at TVNZ and GoogleTVNZ’s signaled more cost-saving cuts and started by scrapping its online news site next year. Meanwhile Google’s threatening to cut ties with local news altogther. What’s going on?
Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
2024-10-1232 minThe FoldMore cuts at TVNZ, more growth at RNZ – is the future a news merger?Glen Kyne returns to join host Duncan Greive to discuss a pair of different stories which seem to head to the same conclusion. The first is Shayne Currie's report on a leaked email from TVNZ CEO Jodi O'Donnell flagging more cuts at the broadcaster, potentially at 1news.co.nz. The second is a Newsroom story about fast-rising ratings at RNZ's website. It all points to a newsroom merger, something disruptive but increasingly necessary. We also discuss the new wave of commercially funded primetime TV, and country superstar Luke Combs' rise to announcing two Eden Park shows in January.
2024-09-2336 minSportstalk with D'Arcy WaldegraveMelodie Robinson: TVNZ add another major sport to their free to air line upTVNZ GM of Sports and Events Melodie Robinson joined D'Arcy Waldegrave to discuss the NZ Breakers free to air deal. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2024-09-1110 min
Sports Fix11 September 2024: Are Sky TV in trouble? Breakers head to TVNZOn Sports Fix with D'Arcy Waldegrave for Wednesday 11 September 2024 - General Manager of TVNZ Sport Melodie Robinson talks about the Breakers returning to free to air television and what it means for the wider landscape. D'Arcy delivers an opinion piece on why you shouldn't sleep on New Zealand's latest UFC signing. Plus, NZ Herald online sports editor Alex Powell joins the panel to our discuss the big money being touted in F1. Get 'Sports Fix' every weekday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcast. LISTEN ABOVESee...
2024-09-1118 min
The NBR Podcast#8: TVNZ CEO Jodi O’Donnell and the $85m lossIn this episode of The NBR Podcast with Simon Shepherd: After revealing an $85 million dollar loss, TVNZ CEO Jodi O’Donnell says the company will be back in the black in two to three years. She talks about more cuts as the painful transition from broadcaster to digital media company continues and whether we’ll be saying ‘Goodnight Kiwi’ to old-fashioned free-to-air linear TV.
Timecodes below:
(00:52) - Cost saving measures & culling content.
(07:40) - What a sustainable business model for TVNZ looks like.
(15:29) - Timeframe for the end of free-to-air linear TV.
For early access to each podcast episode, head to NBR.co.nz a...
2024-09-0321 minThe FoldStuff's CEO is gone, TVNZ eyes a paywall and sports, and the moral complexity of the surging TABDuncan Greive and Glen Kyne discuss the bombshell announcement that Laura Maxwell is leaving Stuff, with owner Sinead Boucher to take over in the interim. What does it say about Stuff's strategy, and who might replace her? Plus signals suggest TVNZ is making a big play into sports and a paywall – what does that mean for the state broadcaster, and for Sky? And finally, a look at the rise of the new TAB as a force in New Zealand media, with all the moral complexity that brings with it. Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...
2024-08-1939 minSportstalk with D'Arcy WaldegraveGuy Heveldt: TVNZ sports reporter on the triathlon events unfolding at the Paris OlympicsThe triathletes have taken the plunge at the Olympics and gone for a swim in the dirty Seine. Apparently it's not dirty. The tournament organisers declared the water safe to swim in, so both the men's and women's races went ahead tonight. TVNZ sports reporter Guy Heveldt spoke to D'Arcy Waldegrave live from the streets of Paris as it all unfolded. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2024-07-3105 min
The NBR PodcastPeople in Business #65 - Is New Zealand really ‘open for business’? TVNZ earns ERA slap for method of shuttering shows, staff.From NBR.co.nz, a wrap of the week's top business stories for the week ending 17 May. For today's top stories, head to NBR.co.nz. Proudly 100% subscriber funded.
Timestamps for this week's content:
(00:21) - Shoeshine with Will Mace - Is New Zealand really ‘open for business’? For the full article and to join the discussion, click here.
(09:12) - Underarm with Lachlan Colquhoun - Aussie budget prepares ground for the next election. For the full article and to join the discussion, click here.
(14:38) - Good Sh*t Soda co-founders Becs Caughey and Nick Brown - Good Sh*t Soda aims to be...
2024-05-2248 minMediawatchMidweek: TVNZ's cuts hit the screenColin Peacock talks to Emile Donovan about Fair Go and Sunday coming to a sad but dignified end this week at TVNZ, as the broadcaster itself copped criticism for its handling of the redundancies and closures. Also: a complaint against a newspaper's controversial coverage of roading and new offerings from RNZ. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
2024-05-1525 min#BHN Big Hairy News#BHN Julie Anne Genter speaks to TVNZ about her outburst
A TVNZ scoop as Political Editor Maiki Sherman spoke to Green MP Julie Anne Genter as she prepared to fly to the Chatham Islands. It was the MP's first time speaking publicly since she confronted National's Matt Doocey in Parliament.
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2024-05-1115 min
The Sunday Session with Francesca RudkinIrene Gardiner: NZ Screen Producers’ Guild President on the future of local Kiwi content following TVNZ and Newshub cutsThere's growing concern that the cuts across TVNZ and Newshub won't be the last for locally produced content. As the nation's biggest broadcasting companies struggle with falling advertising revenue, the fate of Kiwi favourites such as Shortland Street remains uncertain. NZ Screen Producers’ Guild President Irene Gardiner says local content plays an important role in keeping audiences together. "It's our identity, it's our humour, it's what we are - and I think local content, both the more serious news and current affairs kind and the more entertaining kind, is very important." LI...
2024-04-1408 min
The Front PageJob losses confirmed at TVNZ, Newshub as media industry faces an uncertain futureNewshub is officially closing down. Despite hopes of a last-minute lifeline, Warner Bros Discovery has confirmed all news operations will shut up shop from July 5th. It comes as TVNZ also confirms its Midday and Tonight bulletins will end in mid-May, while Fair Go will shift to digital only. So, with so many jobs going over the next three months, what does the future hold for news in New Zealand – particularly as trust falls to a new low? Today on The Front Page, Media Insider Shayne Currie joins to give us the lat...
2024-04-1018 min
NewsableNewshub and TVNZ closures - "The health of our democracy is at stake," Cost and staff culture worries at Scott base, risky home drinkingA Newshub reporter, a former broadcasting minister and the former head of news and current affairs at TVNZ share their thoughts on how New Zealand’s media industry continues from here, after confirmation of the demise of Newshub operations. We now know TVNZ's Sunday programme is also to go, along with Fair Go and TVNZ's Midday and Tonight news bulletins.The Auditor General has concerns over staff welfare and costs at Scott Base in Antarctica and New Zealander's risky drinking habits.Ko tētahi kairīpoata Newshub, he minita pāpāho o mua me te upo...
2024-04-1020 min
NewsableBreaking: TVNZ reveals decisions on news and current affairs cutbacksBig ticket TVNZ programmes Fair Go, and news bulletins - Midday and Tonight have been officially cancelled.It’s understood the axing of all three shows has been confirmed in meetings with staff today under the state broadcaster’s restructure proposals. Long-form current affairs programme Sunday will find out its future tomorrow.Stuff Audio’s senior journalist Aaron Dahmen has more details on how this is playing out, and who’s been affected. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2024-04-0902 minMediawatchFair Go and daily news bulletins to close at TVNZTVNZ has confirmed Fair Go - on air for 47 years - and news shows Midday and Tonight will cease next month. The future of Sunday will be confirmed tomorrow. Meanwhile a decision on alternatives to a proposal to close Newshub in June is expected tomorrow from its owner Warner Brothers Discovery. TVNZ has confirmed Fair Go - on air for 47 years - and news shows Midday and Tonight will cease next month. The future of Sunday will be confirmed tomorrow. Meanwhile a decision on alternatives to a proposal to close Newshub in June is expected tomorrow from...
2024-04-0814 min
NewsableStaff brace for TVNZ announcement on programme closure plans, David Seymour on which parents should be fined for kids truancy, the NZ company trying to help women in Gaza cope with period poverty, the scientists wanting to bring back mammoths in 3 yearsIt looks like today, staff at TVNZ will learn the outcome of consultations over the planned scrapping of One news at midday, One news tonight, current affairs shows Sunday and Fair Go and the youth focused service “Re:news.” We talk to Michael Wood, the E tū union representative involved in negotiations.We hear from David Seymour, the Associate Education Minister, about his thoughts on truancy, as plans are formulated to tackle school wagging.The NZ company which has been funded to supply some re-useable period product help to women and girls struggling to cope in Ga...
2024-04-0818 min
McBlog by Bob McCoskrieNo, I won't miss TVNZ's Sunday programmeDespite the widespread wailing about the demise of TVNZ’s Sunday programme due to costs and restructures at the state broadcaster, the show won’t be missed. For too long we have watched coverage of important social issues with such a bias that it's got our blood boiling. It’s part of the reason that trust in media is reaching new lows. We deserve better.
2024-03-1326 minThe Front PageAfter TVNZ and Newshub's cuts - is there a way back for journalism?TVNZ has become the latest media company to cut back on its news programming. The state-owned broadcaster has proposed to shut down current affairs shows Sunday and Fair Go later this year amid cost savings measures. With Newshub also on the chopping block, local news is facing a true crisis, and many are wondering if there’s a way back from the edge. Today on The Front Page, Auckland University of Technology journalism lecturer Dr Greg Treadwell joins to analyse the state of local media. Follow The Front Page on iHeartRadio, Ap...
2024-03-1119 min
The Weekend CollectiveHelen Clark: former Prime Minister on TVNZ's proposed structural changes and job cutsOne former Prime Minister has expressed her outrage at TVNZ's proposed structural changes and job cuts. The broadcaster has put a number of shows on the chopping block, with Midday, Tonight, Fair Go and Sunday to be scrapped. Helen Clark has labelled the proposed cancellations of these current affairs programs 'disgraceful'. "So why these? And it does lead one to wonder- are they putting up the Washington monument in the hope there'll be a rescue?" LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2024-03-1008 min
Politics CentralHelen Clark: former Prime Minister on TVNZ's proposed structural changes and job cutsOne former Prime Minister has expressed her outrage at TVNZ's proposed structural changes and job cuts. The broadcaster has put a number of shows on the chopping block, with Midday, Tonight, Fair Go and Sunday to be scrapped. Helen Clark has labelled the proposed cancellations of these current affairs programs 'disgraceful'. "So why these? And it does lead one to wonder- are they putting up the Washington monument in the hope there'll be a rescue?" LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2024-03-1008 minThe Weekend CollectiveThe Panel with Peter Wolfkamp and Jo McCarroll: TVNZ job cuts, the coalition Government's first 100 days, infrastructure fast-tracking and rego hikesThis week on the Panel, Peter Wolfkamp and Jo McCarroll discuss the TVNZ job cuts, the coalition Government's first 100 days, a proposed hike to rego fees and the Defence Force's Boeing 757's high-profile maintenance issues. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2024-03-1040 min
NewsableBreaking: TVNZ to axe flagship shows Sunday, Fair Go, two news bulletinsAnother brutal day for New Zealand’s media landscape - with four of TVNZ’s flagship shows facing the axe in a major restructure at the broadcaster.Up to 68 roles across the business are at risk.TVNZ Chief Executive Jodi O’Donnell says there have been tough conversations for many around the business today, including the newsroom, but she maintains TVNZ needs to reduce costs.Stuff Audio senior journalist Aaron Dahmen has the details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2024-03-0802 minThe FoldOn the redundancies at TVNZ, and the awful end of Sunday and Fair GoDuncan addresses the shock news out of TVNZ, that current affairs powerhouse Sunday, Fair Go and two news bulletins are ending, with grave fears for Re: News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2024-03-0816 min
NewsableMark Sainsbury on impact of TVNZ job losses, majority of GPs have closed books, Up the Wahs! - the first home game of the season tonight, birthday competition winnersTVNZ heavyweight Mark Sainsbury joins us to discuss the impending job losses at the state broadcaster.New research indicates the majority of our GPS aren't taking new patients, the Warriors have their first home match and we announce the winners of the Newsable birthday competition. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2024-03-0721 min#BHN Big Hairy News#BHN Bevan Erueti on school lunches | Luxon's Government House Xmas | TVNZ job losses
Associate Professor Dr Bevan Erueti joins us tonight to talk about the benefits of school lunches and what to expect should they be taken away
It appears Government House was suitable for Christopher Luxon to host his family of up to 25 for Xmas and, as has been said before, was good enough for Jacinda Ardern to raise a child in, but now Luxon says it's in a state of disrepair, so much so he cannot live in it.
A number of TVNZ job are on the chopping board with the Media Minister Melissa Lee who also said she would...
2024-03-071h 31
NewsableBreaking: TVNZ plans job lossesTVNZ is to begin consultation on proposed changes which could result in up to 68 job losses. The cuts are likely to impact the Sunday, Fair Go and RE: News programmes. Staff affected by the restructure have been invited to a meeting on FridayToday's news follows the announcement last week of the proposed shut down of Newshub at the end of June.Newsable spoke to long time TVNZ figure, Mark Sainsbury, who has been the network’s Europe Correspondent, Political Editor, and host of current affairs show Close Up. Learn more about...
2024-03-0706 min
Wellington Mornings with Nick MillsPolitics March 7: Finance Minister reacts to news of TVNZ restructureIn Politics Thursday this week, Finance Minister Nicola Willis and Labour's Health and Wellington Issues spokesperson Ayesha Verrall react to the news that TVNZ is proposing to cut up to 68 jobs. They also discussed the government's plans with emergency housing, continued public service cuts, the grounded Air Force Boeing 757 plane, National's new roading plan and how we can stop health workers being lured across the Tasman. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2024-03-0732 minMediawatchTVNZ's losses point to media-wide strifeMediawatch: TVNZ's latest losses signal likely cuts to come. But it's the slump in income for the broadcaster that dominates free-to-air TV which will worry the entire media industry. Mediawatch: TVNZ's latest losses signal likely cuts to come. But it's the slump in income for the broadcaster that dominates free-to-air TV which will worry the entire media industry. Jo Moore - a spin doctor for Tony Blair's UK government - earned lasting notoriety in 2001 when she emailed colleagues soon after the 9/11 attacks telling them it would be "a good day to bury bad...
2024-03-0103 min
Canterbury Mornings with John MacDonaldJohn MacDonald: Newshub's demise no free ride for TVNZSurprised but not surprised. That’s what I’ve been saying to people who have asked me how I feel about the closure of Newshub. They announced it yesterday and they’re doing the two-week consultation thing. But we all know that’s not going to change anything. I see even the New Zealand boss of Warner Brothers Discovery —which owns Newshub— is saying people shouldn't get their hopes up that anything other than a complete shutdown by the middle of the year is likely. So, it’s an HR box-ticking exercise for the company and...
2024-02-2905 min
Holiday BreakfastLogan Church: TVNZ US Correspondent on the Colorado Supreme Court ruling that Donald Trump is not an eligible presidential candidateThe Colorado Supreme Court has ruled Donald Trump is not an eligible presidential candidate in the state, wiping his name from the ballot for its primary elections. That's due to his involvement with the attempted Capitol insurrection in January 2021. TVNZ US Correspondent Logan Church told Tim Dower that Colorado is not a state Donald Trump needs, or one that he's captured in the past. But it sets a dangerous precedent and he won't want more states to follow its lead. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2023-12-2103 minThe FoldOn TVNZ’s Showcase and the state of NZ mediaWith historical context and Three's no show in mind, Duncan Greive gives his thoughts on TVNZ’s annual Showcase event held this week and what it signals for the current strength of the media industry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2023-11-1524 min#BHN Big Hairy News#BHN TVNZ's latest polling gives Winston Peters a woodieThe latest TVNZ polling has Winston Peters all creamery in his pants as media is telling him again and again and again that he will be the king maker, denoting the power to NZ First before a single vote has been counted
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2023-10-0715 min#BHN Big Hairy News#BHN Luxon on TOP deal in Ilam | Tonight's TVNZ poll | National tax cuts inflationary
Christopher Luxon was on The AM Show this morning talking about a deal with TOP for Ilam and if they would offer it. Some interesting differences in how the communication has been described by TOP last night and Luxon this morning. We'll check it out.
Tonight's TVNZ poll has some wins and losses for either side of the political spectrum
National tax cuts will be inflationary according to one of the world's biggest banks. We already know this as both Luxon and Willis have confirmed this in the past so why all the denial now from Luxon about this...
2023-10-041h 35#BHN Big Hairy News#BHN Leadership academic on TVNZ's debate | Seymour confirms Wellington protest dangerThere are some more stories that at the time of setting up this show we haven't confirmed yet. but we may also cover
+ The latest TVNZ poll
+ The result in the court case against Albert Park "juicer" Eliana Rubashkyn
Suze Wilson is a leadership academic from Massey University. She has penned an article about controlling the political narrative and looks at lasy nights debate as an example.
See Suze's article here https://theconversation.com/controlling-the-political-narrative-is-key-to-winning-the-nz-election-no-easy-task-for-chris-hipkins-213533
We'll also have a look at TVNZ's fact check of the debate which doesn't help Christopher Luxon's case to be thought of as a...
2023-09-201h 34
Election 2023Sir John Key: Former Prime Minister ahead of Luxon and Hipkins facing off in TVNZ Leaders' DebateThe countdown is on to this election's first Leaders' Debate. Labour's Chris Hipkins and National's Chris Luxon go head-to-head on TVNZ from 7pm. Former National Prime Minister, Sir John Key, says Luxon's the under-dog - and may have the tougher job. "There are actually a lot of people who want to vote for him and want to vote for National- so they will just be making sure he's the real deal. So there's a lot to play for Chris Luxon." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2023-09-1903 min#BHN Big Hairy News#BHN Defamation Lawyer Robert Stewart on Julian Batchelor's threat to sue TVNZ and Sanjana HattotuwaJulian Batchelor has threatened to sue TVNZ and Sanjana Hattotuwa over comments made by Sanjana in a TVNZ interview. Mr. Batchelor is claiming both TVNZ and Sanjana defamed him by, among other things, claiming he was racist and used racist rhetoric.
Mr Batchelor also said the quiet part outload when he acknowledged a two-tier justice system favoring the wealthy stating, "those with the most money usually win."
Robert Stewart is one of New Zealand’s leading media and defamation lawyers so we have a chat about what is defamation and what would this kind of case look like.
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2023-08-3017 min#BHN Big Hairy News#BHN Batchelor threatens to sue Disinfo Proj and TVNZ | Luxon presser protested | Chippy rules out WinnieJulian Batchelor has threatened to sue Sanjana Hattatowa and TVNZ claiming they have defamed him by, among other things, racist and using racist rhetoric. Batchelor also said the quiet part out-loud when he confirmed the two-tiered justice system where the wealthy usually win as they have the money to keep going until the other party needs to pull out because of finances. We have defamation lawyer Robert Stewart on to talk about what defamation is, and how it applies to these accusations by Batchelor.
Christopher Luxon held a press conference today where he was protested by the same group...
2023-08-281h 21The Weekend CollectiveThe Panel with Brad Olsen and Josie Pagani: TVNZ, Labour's polling, and India landing on the moonToday on The Panel Tim Beveridge was joined by Brad Olsen and Josie Pagani to discuss TVNZ and its lack of transparency over a government agency’s $300,000 worth of climate-change advertising. They also had a chat about Labours bad polling, and India becoming the first country to land a spacecraft near the moon's south pole. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2023-08-2739 min
SENWLive Sport free-to-air | TVNZ GM Sports & Events Melodie Robinson on mornings with Ian Smith (8/6/23)TVNZ GM Sports & Events Melodie Robinson catches up with Smithy to talk about the new free-to-air sports broadcasts starting next month, how it will work, what they are covering, securing the rights off Spark Sport & more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2023-06-0815 minThe Weekend CollectiveThe Panel with Simon Wilson and Matt Heath: Kiwi-Australian citizenship, political donations and TVNZSimon Wilson and Matt Heath joined Tim Beveridge for The Panel. They discuss Kiwis entitled to Australian citizenship, political donations, and Willie Jacksons' plans to shake up TVNZ. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2023-04-2240 minThe FoldMini-pod: if the RNZ-TVNZ merger gets blown up, what should Plan B be?In the first of a pair of high summer solo podcasts, Duncan Greive runs through an alternate way of achieving public media outcomes using RNZ and NZ on Air if (as looks increasingly likely), Labour abandons its plans to merge TVNZ and RNZ. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2023-01-0117 minThe Front PageWill TVNZ-RNZ merger actually happen - and is it fit for purpose?The Government’s long mooted merger of TVNZ and RNZ into a new state broadcaster is coming closer to fruition. The new entity is only three months away, with the two powers set to be merged into the catchily titled Aotearoa New Zealand Public Media by March 1st. But questions still remain about how necessary the merger is, who will be chairing the board, and how much money is being spent – none of which has been helped by a trainwreck interview by Broadcasting Minister Willie Jackson. Today, Myles Thomas, chair at the Better Public Me...
2022-12-0617 min
Pulse7. Dial-An-Abortion Comes To NZ | The 2021 Abortion Stats | TVNZ Promotes Abortion CringeBob McCoskrie and Brendan Malone join us for this month’s episode of the PULSE podcast. We take a detailed look at the latest NZ abortion stastics, the Labour Government’s new 0800 dial-an-abortion service, and a bizarre piece of pro-abortion cringe from the TVNZ Sunday TV show. ❤️ Support the important pro-life work of Voice for Life at: www.voiceforlife.org.nz/donate
2022-11-031h 11The Front PageFboy Island scandal: What was TVNZ thinking?A new reality show has been rocked by revelations regarding the previous behaviour of one of the contestants. The NZ Herald revealed that Wayde Moore took advantage of a teenager’s drunkenness to get her into bed. He was still cast on the show and included in promotional material. So how does a show like Fboy Island get commissioned in the first place? Are screening processes secure enough to protect participants? And should a public broadcaster even be running shows like this at all? Today, Damien is joined by NZ Herald senior writer David...
2022-10-0415 minPolitics CentralJanet Wilson: freelance journalist and former National Press Secretary on TVNZ-RNZ mergerThe RNZ-TVNZ merger would see both companies folded into a new entity in March, and it's currently being debated at select committee. The Radio Broadcasters Association and the News Publishers Association is warning against it, saying it would reduce the media people enjoy. Freelance journalist and former National Party Press Secretary Janet Wilson is with us to discuss the merger. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2022-10-0308 minThe FoldTVNZ CEO Simon Power has some notes for the government on its mergerFormer National cabinet minister Simon Power was a surprise appointment to lead TVNZ, but his skills as a politician have come in handy with the biggest change at the state broadcaster in decades fast approaching. He joins Duncan Greive on The Fold to discuss the merger – why he believes in the concept but not the current bill, and his vision for ANZPM should he be appointed to lead it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-09-1853 min
EMPTY OUT THA CLIP (E.O.T.C.)ep.53 FA JUNIOR, TVNZ DIVERSITY FAIL, JOHNNY DEPP WINS, NO SMACKING LAW IN GOLD COASTThe WesWes Networks Cam, Eric, and Feleti discuss the latest in happenings around news, sports, and entertainment. The boys have a long weekend celebrating Queen's Birthday and on the podcast, they discuss the fight against Junior Fa and Lucas Browne which resulted in Browne beating Fa by TKO in the first round then the boys discuss the sacking of TV Breakfast Show presenter Kamahl Santamaria and the failed coverup by TVNZ then the boys talk about Johnny Depp winning his court case with his ex-wife Amber Heard then they talk about a case in Gold Coast where a single mother l...
2022-06-051h 20
Real Life With John CowanMelissa Stokes - TVNZ JournalistWhile studying at NZ Broadcasting School, Melissa landed an internship and then a job at Prime News'in 1999. In 2001 Stokes moved to Breakfast as the Christchurch reporter, and in 2004 she headed to Auckland to report for TV One's 6pm bulletin. For two years, she was based in London as 1 News' Europe Correspondent based in London, covering stories such as the conflicts in Israel and Syria. She began presenting across several TVNZ news shows in 2010, and in 2019 became the anchor of 1 News' 6pm weekend bulletins.Melissa lives in Auckland with her husband Dave and their two sons.See omnystudio.com/listen...
2022-03-2724 min
The FoldTVNZ's Cate Slater on what's coming in 2022Cate Slater is the director of content at TVNZ, which last week held its upfronts announcing what’s in store for next year. She joined Duncan Greive to talk about the organisation’s Aotearoatanga journey, a 2022 content schedule with an emphasis on local drama over international reality TV franchises, the rise of digital and OnDemand and the legacy of outgoing CEO Kevin Kenrick. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2021-11-2137 min
The FoldTVNZ CEO Kevin Kenrick on the media merger and the future of OnDemandIn this week's episode of The Spinoff's media podcast The Fold, Duncan Greive talks to TVNZ CEO Kevin Kenrick about the much talked-about RNZ/TVNZ merger, and Kenrick hints at a paid subscription offering for the TVNZ OnDemand service that could be hitting the market soon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2021-05-0954 min
The Department of Conversation with Pat Brittenden139 Actor Joel Tobeck who plays #RobinBain in the TVNZ series #BlackHandsJoel Tobeck revisits us to talk about his recently completed work for TVNZ 1's #BlackHands. A biopic of David Bain and the Bain murders perpetrated in a sleepy Dunedin suburb in 1994.
This still case divides NZ. Most people either thinking David was the murderer, or his father, Robin, who Joel is portraying in this 5 part mini series.
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2020-10-311h 01
Bosses RebuildingBosses Rebuilding: TVNZ's Kevin KenrickTVNZ has plunged into the red, reporting a $25.8 million net loss for its year to June 30 - against its year-ago profit of $2.9m and its first loss since 2010.But even before the pandemic hit, or the first lick of flames had crept along the roof of the neighbouring International Convention Centre, forcing an extended relocation, Kenrick had been predicting a tough time of it for the state broadcaster's 2020 financial year.Around this time last year, the chief executive predicted a $17.1m loss for FY2020 as his company restructure for more online content, and more local content, in the...
2020-08-2506 min
Beyond the FieldGUEST SPEAKER - Edna Swart. Co-Founder of Ed&i swim+body & Star of TVNZ Series BossBabes | Ep. 75A new generation entrepreneur driven by her ultimate purpose of offering a beauty range that supports, encourages and empowers women to ooze self-love and confidence. Edna Swart of Ed&i swim+body and TVNZ's Boss Babes joins the BTF team for a candid chat about business, her social profile and the ultimate goal for Ed&i swim+body. Ed&i is growing and looking for equity crowdfunding, a great opportunity to get some ownership in a growing NZ brand. You can follow this exciting opportunity via the ed&i website and Instagram. https://bit.ly/3cucWaK https://bit.ly/3dtW2d...
2020-06-0452 min
TVNZ Football ClubThomas back at PSV, and who might actually benefit from empty stadiums?Chris Chang and the panel with the latest on Kiwi footballers around the globe, and the coronavirus epidemic disrupting the game in several countries.
2020-03-1113 minTVNZ Football ClubFormer Fern Katie Duncan on retirement, the Algarve Cup, & making football historyThe former Football Fern joins Chris Chang and the panel to discuss the Algarve Cup in Portugal, history-making players, and NZ’s World Cup bid.
2020-03-0414 min