China TV variety show exposes scam linking ‘peace’ sign selfies to privacy risks
A casual peace sign in a selfie has become China’s latest online privacy concern after experts warned that…
TVNZ political editor Maiki Sherman resigns
TVNZ’s political editor Maiki Sherman has announced her resignation, saying the pressure of recent scrutiny had made her…
Media Insider: RNZ board shake-up – David Seymour expects changes, outgoing chair hits back; Maiki Sherman steps down as TVNZ political editor; ANZ announces new ad agency
Opposition politicians and journalism academics have also criticised Seymour over his comments. Seymour, in turn, has said that…
Media Insider: PR ‘conflict’ claim – NZ Herald journalist Joe Los’e resigns
The Spinoff reported last week that Los’e had been acting in a PR capacity for the Pacific Business…
Media Insider: The Chase NZ host Paul Henry outruns Broadcasting Standards Authority over Indian food comments
Later in the episode, Henry said: “$45,000, Taj Mahal, you can buy a lot of wet wipes with…
Media Insider: TVNZ breached accuracy standards in coverage of Donald Trump comments – Broadcasting Standards Authority
The authority said the report was accompanied by a large banner with a photo of Trump and the…
Reaction to Broadcasting Standards Authority axing
A former Broadcasting Standards Authority member says abolishing the regulator gets rid of one of the few ways…
Dumped media awards sponsor ‘sorry’ for social media post
Voyager founder and chief executive Seeby Woodhouse has apologised for retweeting a post he says was “unacceptable” and…
Broadcasting Standards Authority to be axed, self-regulation signalled
The Government will disestablish the Broadcasting Standards Authority with the “expectation” journalism will become self-regulated through the Media…
Voyager dumped as naming sponsor of New Zealand Media Awards after repost
“While Mr Woodhouse’s profile states that reposting does not necessarily signify his agreement with the content, and the…
Singapore Airlines to get Starlink for Auckland and Christchurch travellers; Latam gets a jet fuel hangover
The airline said all customers on the A350 long-haul and ultra-long-range fleet and those on A380s would get…
Broadcasting Standards Authority being scrapped, Media and Communications Minister Paul Goldsmith says
Goldsmith argued media entities were subjected to “inconsistencies and unfair outcomes” through content being judged differently if it…