# Midweek - Luxon’s ructions, MediaWorks sold, crossing the line online, audience maturity

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Podcast: [Mediawatch](https://stenobird.com/podcast/mediawatch-1043897)
Published: 2026-08-12T10:36:24+00:00
Episode link: https://www.rnz.co.nz/podcast/mediawatch?share=41235447-e9a1-4475-bdcf-1cc4c73c5b68
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Duration seconds: 1421

## Resource

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

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