Episode

Massaging the facts, uncovering undercover cops, acting up in schools

Podcast: Mediawatch
Published: Aug 8, 2026
Duration seconds: 2271
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Summary

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