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Midweek - plane crazy, animal ads & monkey mascots, debate update
Sep 2, 2026
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Parties pull plug on social media for teens, sports boosts broadcasters, Dolly dies
Aug 29, 2026
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Midweek - rugby hype & outage outrage, ratings & results, Whakaata Māori
Aug 26, 2026
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Political twitch on taxing big tech, Kiwis' media maturing?
Aug 22, 2026
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Midweek - RNZ shrinks as web stats soar, alt-media . . . & old-media?
Aug 19, 2026
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| Date | Episode | Description | Length | ||||||
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| 9/2/26 | Midweek - plane crazy, animal ads & monkey mascots, debate update | Was the Capetown flyover a PR masterstroke or disaster? Also - netball's bounceback, animal ads & monkey media mascots and an election debate update. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details | — | ||||||
| 8/29/26 | Parties pull plug on social media for teens, sports boosts broadcasters, Dolly dies | The two big political parties want to pull the plug on social media for teens. But will ‘fast-following’ Australia work? Also: TV broadcasters cite soccer in boosted financials - and Dolly’s death triggers sadness. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details | — | ||||||
| 8/26/26 | Midweek - rugby hype & outage outrage, ratings & results, Whakaata Māori | Media amp up the 'Great Rugby Rivalry'. Also: RNZ ratings, NZME results, Whakaata Māori changes, Raw Politics returns. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details | — | ||||||
| 8/22/26 | Political twitch on taxing big tech, Kiwis' media maturing? | It’s a full time job these days working out who the audience is, what they want and if they might get it elsewhere. What does the the biggest survey yet of Kiwis' media habits tell them about us? Also: politicians twitch about media, big tech and tax. Read more about this episode of Mediawatch on the RNZ websiteIn this episode:Follow Mediawatch and listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or any podcast app to make sure you never miss an episode.Find more RNZ Podcasts at the new section of the RNZ website at rnz.co.nz/podcasts00:48 Politicians twitch over taxing big tech - and why media policy’s rarely a priority for political parties with an eye on elections.10:02: The Empire Strikes Back? The latest WATA? survey shows ‘old’ local media more popular with more Kiwis, while previously fast-rising online offshore offerings are in retreat. 17:30 NZ on Air chief exec Cameron Harland says 2026 WATA? shows Kiwi media habits maturing into a balance of free vs paid, local vs global platforms. How does that influence where NZOA spends $100m a year of our money on content?Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details | — | ||||||
| 8/19/26 | Midweek - RNZ shrinks as web stats soar, alt-media . . . & old-media? | RNZ could shed 10 percent of staff in a year - as its digital audience hits new heights. Also - a round-up of political alt-media and old-media action, including Jackson v GarnerGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details | — | ||||||
| 8/15/26 | Luxon repeats defeat of foes, indie operator fires up election debates | A single Herald story sparked a political drama and a media frenzy could have toppled the PM, but didn't . . . again. Also: the big TV election debates have yet to be set yet this time. But one indie outlet is already getting heavy hitters together to talk policy.In this episode:1:23 The media didn’t make up the move against the PM this week - but the made a lot of it, any many picked the wrong victor14:13 Election debates are usually hotly contested - but not yet this time, so far24:00 Pat Brittenden on the Big Hairy News debates around the country, persuading politicians to take part - and indie media eating the MSM’s lunchFollow Mediawatch and listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or any podcast app to make sure you never miss an episode.Find more RNZ Podcasts at the new section of the RNZ website at rnz.co.nz/podcastsGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details | — | ||||||
| 8/12/26 | Midweek - Luxon’s ructions, MediaWorks sold, crossing the line online, audience maturity | PM still standing after repeat defeat of foes. Also: MediaWorks sold offshore, commentator heads for court over claims made online, are NZ media audiences maturing? And Tangy Fruits were lame. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details | — | ||||||
| 8/8/26 | Massaging the facts, uncovering undercover cops, acting up in schools | How did a single media inquiry stop a multi-million-dollar health programme for prisons? Also: political parties competing for media attention on their election policies; politicians talking s*** - literally; and an unexpected local story from ‘spycops’ revelations in the UK. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details | — | ||||||
| 8/5/26 | Midweek - FIFA fail, Luxon comms flub, Comm Games wins, ex-minister's memoir | Huge scoop derails FIFA plot, Commonwealth Games weighed up, Luxon's comms under scrutiny again, Kiri Allan's memoirGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details | — | ||||||
| 8/1/26 | Political policy pile-ups, TikTok’s impact, gigs get gross | Sunday’s no longer a day of rest in politics, as parties pump out policies to set the media agenda. Also: TikTok’s economic impact claims - and what the app is good for in business and politics; reports of diapers on the dancefloor. Read more about this episode of Mediawatch on the RNZ websiteIn this episode:00:55 Policies on parental leave, Pharmac funding and AI data centres were all mixed up in the media as parties jostled for attention this week15:20 Social media on the election mix with 11 days to go17:45 TikTok makes big claims about its economic impact here - but says less about the tax it pays. Hear more on TikTok’s Economic Impact Report this week on The Detail19:53 The MediaLab’s Antony Young on coverage of TikTok’s report and what the app is good for in business, and political electioneering30:38 Does the ‘fun’flation-fueled cost of concerts really explain reports of people soiling themselves at big gigs?Follow Mediawatch and listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or any podcast app to make sure you never miss an episode.Find more RNZ Podcasts at the new section of the RNZ website at rnz.co.nz/podcastsGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details | — | ||||||
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| 7/29/26 | Midweek - Stuff cuts, Nash exits & podcast profits, funflation & gigs gone to sh*t | What might new cuts at Stuff mean? Also - political candidates and a 'prominent sportsperson' suffer the spotlight, fun-flation & the unfortunate consequences at live gigs. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details | — | ||||||
| 7/25/26 | Political dignity deficits, Long Story Short & paying for podcasts | One sexist text to a podcasting politico had National gnashing their teeth, but it wasn’t the only political dignity deficit in the news this week. Also: are podcasts popular enough for people to pay enough for the makers to make a living here? Read more about this episode of Mediawatch on the RNZ websiteIn this episode:00:54 Coverage of Nash’s text going public - and other political dignity deficits10:54 Midweek Mediawatch trail: golf vs football, sport obscures more war13:30 Paul Henry quizzed on levelling up news media and big tech16:49 Craig T Robertson on the global rise of podcasts - and start-ups upstaging big players.22:45 Local podcaster Eugene Bingham on making a living from it and new service Long Story Short.Follow Mediawatch and listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or any podcast app to make sure you never miss an episode.Find more RNZ Podcasts at the new section of the RNZ website at rnz.co.nz/podcastsGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details | — | ||||||
| 7/22/26 | Midweek - FIFA v golf, Argie aggro, more war, McGruers of Marton | World Cup v golf, Argentina v The World, US v Iran, Israel v Palestine- and a teary tribute to a Marton mainstay. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details | — | ||||||
| 7/18/26 | Paul Henry’s unveiling, Sam Neill stops the news, Stuff’s new local plan | ACT’s unveiling of Paul Henry triggered a media frenzy - and claims the shock jock might shirk the work it takes to make it in politics. Also: how Sam Neill’s shock death stopped the news & Stuff’s new digital bid to hook local news readers. Read more about this episode of Mediawatch on the RNZ websiteIn this episode:1:19 Sam Neill’s death shocked the media, but his depth and range were duly honoured.13:46 The stage-managed Paul Henry announcement prompted a full-on media frenzy, followed by scepticism about his commitment.25:48 Hosking misses the mark on political poll.27:47 Stuff rejigs Neighbourly to push back at platforms.30:00 Stuff’s masthead chief Joanna Norris on the NeighbourlyNews.co.nz planFollow Mediawatch and listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or any podcast app to make sure you never miss an episode.Find more RNZ Podcasts at the new section of the RNZ website at rnz.co.nz/podcastsGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details | — | ||||||
| 7/15/26 | Midweek - Sam Neill's depth & range, Henry & Binface capture media, podcasting the courts | Sam Neill's shock death jolted our media - but they admirably honoured his depth and range. Paul Henry and Count Binface candidacies captivates media, court news in podcast form. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details | — | ||||||
| 7/11/26 | Platforms overtake news outlets, politics & media undermining trust | The biggest survey of news habits says more people now pick social media platforms than actual news media for news. And more of us are watching news on them rather than reading it. Also: claims that point-scoring, headline-hungry politicians undermine trust in news.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details | — | ||||||
| 7/8/26 | Midweek - big defamation bill, NRL, FIFA, NPC & AI fake fans, Trump's red card reversal | Who pays the big bill for a 'wholly unsuccessful' defamation case? Also: Facebook whistleblower still gagged and NRL, NPC, FIFA on TV - but will Kiwis warm to AI rugby fans? Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details | — | ||||||
| 7/5/26 | RNZ chair’s hot seat, Opportunity’s backlash, political tax tussles | The government wants more listeners, more efficiency and greater public trust from RNZ’s new chair and board. How will he respond, and what will change? Also: Opportunity’s backlash, and political tax tussles on social media. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details | — | ||||||
| 7/1/26 | Midweek - Gloriavale on screen again, editorials upgraded, World Cup pile-on, Mediawatch alarm update | Latest lid-lifting Gloriavale doco draws criticism - and viewers worldwide. Also: new Post leader upgrades its leaders, World Cup losers & winners, Mediawatch's alarming update. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details | — | ||||||
| 6/28/26 | Opportunity knocks, The Post’s Tracy Watkins | The media seized on the prospect of a new political party as ‘queenmaker’ - mostly off the back of one poll. Also: the outgoing editor of The Post Tracy Watkins on big changes under new leadership and in her 40+ years in journalism.Read more about this episode of Mediawatch on the RNZ websiteIn this episode:00:56 TV shows ‘big two’ support on the slide while minor parties prosper.03:10 Media pump up Opportunity’s chances13:30 The Post and Sunday Star-Times rings the changes under new leadership17:48 Outgoing editor Tracy Watkins on her ‘pivot’ from The Post to PR, and 40 years in journalism.21:30 How new editor Matthew Hooton and printing in Christchurch will change The Post29:46 Criticising crisis-hit Wellington, and championing it32:00: Tracey Watkins on minor parties on the up - and Opportunity overkill36:00 Midweek - Scots score soccer soft power, sports chants good and bad, revamps and relaunchesFollow Mediawatch and listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or any podcast app to make sure you never miss an episode.Find more RNZ Podcasts at the new section of the RNZ website at rnz.co.nz/podcastsGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details | — | ||||||
| 6/24/26 | Midweek - Sports songs & Scots' social media soft power, revamps & relaunches | A huge few days of sport preoccupied the media - including singing Scots' masterclass of social media soft power. Also, revamps and relaunches at RNZ, Herald and Stuff, a new news-ish podcast from The Spinoff - and an alarming moment on Mediawatch.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details | — | ||||||
| 6/20/26 | Unpacking political quibbling about policy costs, media minister under scrutiny, re-booting Metro | Politicians are already pumping out counter-claims about the costs of each other’s election-year policies, frustrating citizens and the media. Is there a better way? Also: media minister under scrutiny at Parliament - and reviving Metro at a tough time for publishing. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details | — | ||||||
| 6/17/26 | Midweek - Football fantasy, Hooton hoo-hah, more RNZ changes, sweary Supernanny | The All Whites are punching above their media weight at the World Cup. Also: the hoo-hah sparked by The Post picking Matthew Hooton as editor, more RNZ changes flagged, Supernanny's sweary backing for social media banGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details | — | ||||||
| 6/13/26 | TVNZ goes pay-per-view, HBO sets up & Freeview goes ‘next gen’ | TVNZ's screening the FIFA World Cup and UFC, but for the first time Kiwis will have to pay them to see it all. Also: HBO becomes the latest streamer seeking subscribers here - and will our homegrown TV platform Freeview stay 100% free?Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details | — | ||||||
| 6/10/26 | Midweek - Top voxpops & eye-witnesses, TVNZ's costly claim, Metro rides again, more attribution angst | Who'll pay for a 'wholly unsuccessful' defamation case against TVNZ? Also: Metro rides again, more attribution angst & a ferry good eye witnessGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details | — | ||||||
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Chart history for Mediawatch
Peaked at #34 in New Zealand, currently #34 in New Zealand.
| Market | Genre | Peak | Current | Trend |
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| New Zealand | — | #34 | #34 | — |
| KE | — | #123 | #123 | — |
Chart Positions
2 placements across 2 markets.
Chart Positions
2 placements across 2 markets.