Episode

Parties pull plug on social media for teens, sports boosts broadcasters, Dolly dies

Podcast: Mediawatch
Published: Aug 29, 2026
Duration seconds: 2022
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The two big political parties want to pull the plug on social media for teens. But will ‘fast-following’ Australia work? Also: TV broadcasters cite soccer in boosted financials - and Dolly’s death triggers sadness. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details