Episode

Midweek - RNZ shrinks as web stats soar, alt-media . . . & old-media?

Podcast: Mediawatch
Published: Aug 19, 2026
Duration seconds: 1516
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Summary

RNZ could shed 10 percent of staff in a year - as its digital audience hits new heights. Also - a round-up of political alt-media and old-media action, including Jackson v Garner Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details