Episode

Midweek - media v Hegseth, TVNZ defamation win, SNL from USA to UK. peas piffle

Podcast: Mediawatch
Published: Mar 25, 2026
Duration seconds: 1206
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Summary

The media chalk up a win in the Pentagon - maybe. Also: TVNZ's comprehensive court win over co-governance campaigner, some bold journalism from newspapers in the South Island, SNL in the UK, Emile's sweary surprise save. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details