New Zealand media were in trouble before Covid-19. But in a matter of weeks the situation has become much worse. Getting the media through the crisis will not be enough. Change is required.
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The King is dead, long live the (Hos)king
I kind of miss the days when Matthew Hooton was the designated bogeyman.
Read MoreSometimes with politics, you should sweat the small stuff
While delving into the details of how Simon Bridges got hold of Budget 2019 details can bring out partisan nastiness and seem like nothing compared to the lives of real people, process matters and it‘s good someone is keeping watch
Read MoreWhy does Don Brash think it is so important that we are one people?
Hearing the use of the Maori language on mainstream media during Maori Language Week provoked Don Brash to again demand that we be "one people" united in our Britishness. No doubt there are many people who agree with him. But is the tide of history leading to a more diverse society and is Maori language and culture becoming part of all of our lives?
Read MoreThe Death of the Media?
If the Commercial Miracle of Newspapers is Over, What will Replace It?
Read MoreDoes Radio New Zealand Need a Television Channel?
Too much of our national media is located in Auckland and democracy suffers.
Read MoreSuckerpunched by the actor formerly known as "Crusher"
The last thing you might think Judith Collins would be is boring. But apparently that's just what the new, true version really is.
Read MoreDebating "Dirty Politics": Media, Politics and Law
The University of Otago is going to debate Dirty Politics. We'd love for you to join in it.
Read MoreJustice Sisi style
The outrageous sham that Egypt's President calls independent justice should stand as a warning not just to journalists working in the country, but to Egyptians themselves. If Sisi can stare down world-wide condemnation, think how little thought he will give to anyone who has no international voice
Read MoreThose stupid knuckleheads, whom I respect enormously
Presented for your consideration, and without any further comment, I give you John Key's oddly divergent views of the media.
Read MoreEwen Macdonald verdict - what next?
A few initial thoughts on what comes next after the not guilty verdict in the Scott Guy murder case
Read MoreThe Qantas Media Awards, TVNZ and reporting on Iran
Misleading media reporting is fuelling misperceptions of Iran, and even the BSA has recently backed me in that claim
Read MoreFringe crazies with matches are dangerous
In a globalized world the nutters can't be left unchecked if they intend literally inflaming a major portion of humanity by burning their holy book, the Qur'an. The U.S. hierarchy had no choice but to play in Pastor Terry Jones' pyromania pit.
Read MoreDragging Iran out of the Stone-Age
Global condemnation may have forced Iran to abandon plans to stone to death a woman 'convicted' of adultery, but don't count on it. The campaign to fight Sakineh Ashtiani's execution needs more recruits - now!
Read More"Nigga needs to get got, yo"
Lockwood Smith is sending out a message. No-one disrespects the rules of his crib.
Read MoreI love the news, it's my favourite show
This is a shameless attempt to attract media coverage for a relatively obscure blogsite. Please print my story - it's about a gay Labour MP.
Read MoreGreens break up with Nats: government and media response
Pundit’s scoop this week got a muted response, from both ministers and the media
Read MoreBack in Two Ticks...
Sarah Campbell, a list candidate for the Alliance, writes about her frustration at the media ignoring small parties and the 5% threshold
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