Maiki Sherman had no choice but to resign – Ani O’Brien gets 2 for 4 as right wing political assassin
Maiki Sherman’s real mistake wasn’t what she said. It was letting the Government hold leverage over TVNZ’s political editor for a year.
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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.
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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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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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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: What should replace BSA if Goldsmith kills it?
Kill the watchdog — and what exactly replaces it? That’s the question no one serious is answering.
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Journalists underpaid, under pressure, and leaving the profession
Underpaid, overworked, and walking away — New Zealand’s journalism crisis isn’t looming. It’s already gutting the newsroom.
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MEDIAWATCH: A Willie Jackson masterclass in how to take down Sean Plunket
If you’re going to take on Plunket — this is exactly how you do it.
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Maiki Sherman TVNZ Controversy: Sack Her Now
When a Political Editor apologises to a Police Minister for journalism, it’s not a mistake — it’s a warning. So what happens if no one is held accountable?
