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Mediawatch

Mediawatch

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There's never a shortage of opinions on the media but Mediawatch looks at it all in detail for those keen to know more about the news - as well as those who work in media.(C) Radio New Zealand 2026 Politics & Government
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  • Immigration issue amped up, ceiling for streaming, over-the-top umbrella

    Immigration issue amped up, ceiling for streaming, over-the-top umbrella
    Feb 21 2026

    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 end up heavily analysed in our media?

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    34 mins
  • Midweek - terrorist's identity conundrum, private functions go very public & AI on ice

    Midweek - terrorist's identity conundrum, private functions go very public & AI on ice
    Feb 18 2026

    Judgments media made reporting the recent court hearing featuring mass-murderer Brenton Tarrant. Also: how two private functions at one private club ended up being very public - and AI accusations on ice at the Winter Olympics.

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    22 mins
  • Infrastructure anxiety hits headlines again, AI slop feeds fake news flood

    Infrastructure anxiety hits headlines again, AI slop feeds fake news flood
    Feb 14 2026

    Solid and liquid sewage is streaming into the sea in the capital, as the government says we need to import gas to ease energy shortages. Flaky infrastructure is an election year issue again - but are the media seeing the big picture as well as the political one? Also: the battle to stop AI ripping off real New Zealand news and flooding Facebook.

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    37 mins
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