Mediawatch

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.

Hosted and produced by Colin Peacock

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Sundays at 9.10am on RNZ National

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Midweek - Epstein overdrive & icky encounters, more Mauao fallout, Luxon on camera, MediaWorks changes hands

Epstein Files hog headlines worldwide as local angles emerge here. Also: more commentary on the tragedy at Mount Maunganui, the PM copping unfair criticism for his visits to the disaster zones, NZ radio stations under new Aussie ownership - and roadcone nonsense.
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A photo illustration showing redacted documents, after the US Justice Department began releasing the long-awaited records from the investigation into the politically explosive case of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Death, devastation and extreme weather test media, NBR copyright crusade confronts customers

The deadly disaster in the north was sparked by weather which was extreme - but no longer unexpected. Media mapped out how it happened and lapses in the response, but copped criticism reporting the role of politics and climate change. Also: NBR's copyright crusade, business news in 2026 - and great sporting headlines.
Bay of Plenty Times stark front page lists the names of six victims from Beachlands holiday park.

Midweek - Mauao tragedy under media lens, morning news shake-up, the art of the solo promo

How media reported the Mauao disaster and devastation elsewhere - and political counter-claims at a time of tragedy. Also morning news shake-up ahead, netball's media and money problems, and the art of the solo promo.
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon travels by helicopter from Auckland to assess damage following the recent storm that struck New Zealand’s North Island. NZ Herald photograph by Corey Fleming

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