3+ day, 5+ hour ago  (487+ words) Previously it was reporting on governments or politics that brought trouble for Tonga's journalists - now it's reporting on drugs or gangs. Tongan journalists are coming to terms with new pressures on media freedom over reporting on the country's drug crisis,…...

3+ day, 10+ hour ago  (1211+ words) A high-profile political editor is gone, a watchdog is on the chopping block, and political attacks on mainstream media are loud and direct. Welcome to the first half of May for New Zealand media. "The media is under huge scrutiny…...

4+ day, 8+ hour ago  (1104+ words) Opposition MPs say former TVNZ political editor Maiki Sherman was "hounded" into resigning, after a "witch hunt" all while public broadcasters are under "immense pressure" from the coalition. There has also been an outpouring of reaction from other broadcasters and…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (410+ words) TVNZ has been found in breach of broadcasting standards in its reporting of US President Donald Trump's supposed comments after the arrest of the man alleged to have shot conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The Broadcasting Standards Authority said in a…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (742+ words) Police are assessing their media and communications team including whether it's "resourced in the right places". It comes as police review the processes around the management of a Tom Phillips documentary. In response to questions from RNZ, police's executive director…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago  (270+ words) Last year, journalist Greg Bruce was made redundant from his role at New Zealand's largest newspaper and has since tried freelance writing, but says the constant search for work, and the financial return, hasn't been particularly rewarding. So, what next?...

1+ mon, 1+ day ago  (1190+ words) "News and information you can trust," a serious voice intoned at 7. 30am last Monday morning - with a suitably serious soundtrack - before the familiar voice of Nicola Wright kicked in with the headlines during Morning Report. On the daily promotional trailers, the…...

1+ mon, 6+ day ago  (706+ words) Corin Dann said he was thankful to add his name to the programme's "honours board" alongside legendary names. Broadcaster Corin Dann has farewelled Morning Report listeners this morning as he stepped down from co'hosting to become Business Editor. Dann is…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (427+ words) The Media Council has not upheld two complaints about online stories published on RNZ's website. The first was published on 8 February and reported on a dengue outbreak in the Cook Islands. It included comments from a medical clinician about the…...

1+ mon, 4+ week ago  (1194+ words) New Zealand's young people are experiencing global conflict up close and in isolation through social media. When 18-year-old Wellington student Estella wants a different take on the latest war in the Middle East - or the conflict in Palestine or the…...