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Crime coverage gains recognition - and respect, 500-up for Southland stalwart

Podcast: Mediawatch
Published: Jun 6, 2026
Duration seconds: 2363
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Crime coverage was heavily criticised in the past as too tabloid. Now it's getting greater respect and recognition. Mediawatch asks RNZ’s award-winning crime correspondent Sam Sherwood what’s changed. Also: 500-up for a dogged solo Southland newshound. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details