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

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Podcast: [Mediawatch](https://stenobird.com/podcast/mediawatch-1043897)
Published: 2026-06-06T21:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.rnz.co.nz/podcast/mediawatch?share=10ee9ab0-6e0c-49d2-9bac-d6d0de9d1bbf
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## Resource

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

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