WAATEA NEWS COLUMN – Who will people complain to about Māori now BSA has been shut?
The BSA became a complaints box for people furious at hearing te reo Māori. But scrapping it without stronger media standards is madness.
Media Watch
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MEDIAWATCH: What do we replace the BSA with? The JSA!
If the Broadcasting Standards Authority disappears, what replaces it? In an era of misinformation and rage-fuelled algorithms, that question matters more than ever.
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Chris Hipkins & Phil Goff On Coalition Chaos
Snap election rumours. Immigration dog whistles. Iran war fallout. The Bradbury Group dives headfirst into the political chaos tearing through Election 2026.
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Nicola Willis On Cost Of Living & Iran Fallout
Oil prices are rising. Inflation fears are back. And New Zealand’s economy is staring down another global crisis. Nicola Willis explains the Government’s plan.
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Chlöe Swarbrick: NZ Economy Rigged For The Rich
If the economy is doing so well, why does it feel like most people are drowning? Chlöe Swarbrick says the system is working exactly as designed: for the wealthy.
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MEDIAWATCH: No RNZ – Israel illegally kidnapped Kiwis
Were Kiwis “caught up,” or illegally detained at sea? RNZ’s wording is now part of the story.
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MEDIAWATCH: You would crucify Maiki Sherman in this manner, if you wanted to privatise TVNZ
Is this really about Maiki Sherman, or part of a wider push to weaken TVNZ ahead of privatisation?
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WAATEA NEWS COLUMN – Punts on the seven Māori Electorates
Seven Māori electorates. Multiple parties. One outcome. Whoever wins here could decide the next Government.
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MEDIAWATCH: The F Word, Ani O’Brien and why Maiki Sherman kinda has to resign
If the Government had leverage over TVNZ’s political editor for a year, this isn’t a scandal; it’s a warning. And now the timing raises even bigger questions.
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MEDIAWATCH: Heather Duplicity Allan is a bad faith National Party hack
Was it journalism, or just another bad faith political hit job? Heather du Plessis-Allan’s latest take has Martyn calling bullshit.
