Episode

Phillips report & the full story, retail politics

Podcast: Mediawatch
Published: Sep 19, 2026
Duration seconds: 2194
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Summary

The fugitive Tom Phillips was huge news when the hunt for him ended tragically a year ago - and again with this week’s official report. But can our media tell the full story even now? Also: a new media lab with a journalist-in-residence - and retail politics colliding with the politics of retail. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details