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Mediawatch: Broadcaster’s Pacific slurs on Newstalk ZB censured

April 7, 2019

By Colin Peacock of RNZ Mediawatch Newstalk ZB broadcaster Heather du Plessis-Allan has been censured for Pacific Island slurs in a ruling that contains uncharacteristically strong language from the official broadcasting watchdog. It may end up costing NZME more than the $3000 the company must cough up in costs. On her Newstalk ZB show Wellington ... <a title="Mediawatch: Broadcaster’s Pacific slurs on Newstalk ZB censured" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/04/07/mediawatch-broadcasters-pacific-slurs-on-newstalk-zb-censured/" aria-label="Read more about Mediawatch: Broadcaster’s Pacific slurs on Newstalk ZB censured">Read more</a>

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Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – April 5 2019

April 5, 2019

Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – April 5 2019 Editor’s Note: Here below is a list of the main issues currently under discussion in New Zealand and links to media coverage. The Beehive and Parliament Buildings. Today’s content Gun laws Graeme Edgeler (Public Address): A (non-)submission on the new Arms Amendment legislation Stephen Franks: NZ’s right to ... <a title="Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – April 5 2019" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/04/05/newsletter-new-zealand-politics-daily-april-5-2019/" aria-label="Read more about Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – April 5 2019">Read more</a>

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Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: How intolerant is New Zealand?

April 4, 2019

Political Roundup: How intolerant is New Zealand? by Dr Bryce Edwards The Christchurch terrorist attacks have led to an important debate over the degree to which New Zealand society is characterised by intolerance and discrimination. Severe racism, Islamophobia, and general xenophobia appear to be the driving forces that led to the killing of 50 Muslims ... <a title="Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: How intolerant is New Zealand?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/04/04/bryce-edwards-political-roundup-how-intolerant-is-new-zealand/" aria-label="Read more about Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: How intolerant is New Zealand?">Read more</a>

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Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – April 4 2019

April 4, 2019

Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – April 4 2019 Editor’s Note: Here below is a list of the main issues currently under discussion in New Zealand and links to media coverage. The Beehive and Parliament Buildings. Today’s content Gun laws Bryce Edwards (Herald): Political Roundup: Are gun laws being rushed in too fast? Derek Cheng (Herald): Haste ... <a title="Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – April 4 2019" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/04/04/newsletter-new-zealand-politics-daily-april-4-2019/" aria-label="Read more about Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – April 4 2019">Read more</a>

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Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: Are gun laws being unnecessarily rushed?

April 3, 2019

Political Roundup: Are gun laws being unnecessarily rushed?  by Dr Bryce Edwards In what will be a highly symbolic move by Parliament, new laws on gun control are set to pass late next week, just one month on from the Christchurch terrorist attacks. The Government and Opposition see this, no doubt, as reflecting the public’s ... <a title="Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: Are gun laws being unnecessarily rushed?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/04/03/bryce-edwards-political-roundup-are-gun-laws-being-unnecessarily-rushed/" aria-label="Read more about Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: Are gun laws being unnecessarily rushed?">Read more</a>

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Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – April 3 2019

April 3, 2019

Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – April 3 2019 Editor’s Note: Here below is a list of the main issues currently under discussion in New Zealand and links to media coverage. The Beehive and Parliament Buildings.Today’s content Foreign affairs Richard Harman (Politik): Ardern faces critical choice Bryce Edwards (Herald): Political Roundup: Jacinda Ardern’s China trip successful but ... <a title="Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – April 3 2019" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/04/03/newsletter-new-zealand-politics-daily-april-3-2019/" aria-label="Read more about Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – April 3 2019">Read more</a>

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Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: Ardern’s China trip successful but over-hyped

April 2, 2019

Political Roundup: Ardern’s China trip successful but over-hyped News reports on Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern’s quick trip to China yesterday would suggest that it’s all been a triumph, and the New Zealand-China relationship is in good health. Digging a bit deeper, however, shows that things are much less rosy than some are letting on. There’s ... <a title="Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: Ardern’s China trip successful but over-hyped" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/04/02/bryce-edwards-political-roundup-arderns-china-trip-successful-but-over-hyped/" aria-label="Read more about Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: Ardern’s China trip successful but over-hyped">Read more</a>

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EDITORIAL: New Zealand Should Be Well Pleased with Ardern’s NZ-PRC Bilateral

April 2, 2019

Editorial by Selwyn Manning. This week New Zealand’s Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern concluded her first bilateral with China’s two top leaders President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Keqiang and ended with clear signals the two countries are poised to build on the $30billion two-way trade relationship. But there was more to this bilateral meeting than ... <a title="EDITORIAL: New Zealand Should Be Well Pleased with Ardern’s NZ-PRC Bilateral" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/04/02/editorial-new-zealand-should-be-well-pleased-with-arderns-nz-prc-bilateral/" aria-label="Read more about EDITORIAL: New Zealand Should Be Well Pleased with Ardern’s NZ-PRC Bilateral">Read more</a>

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Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – April 2 2019

April 2, 2019

Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – April 2 2019 Editor’s Note: Here below is a list of the main issues currently under discussion in New Zealand and links to media coverage. The Beehive and Parliament Buildings.Today’s content PM in China Audrey Young (Herald): Was Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern’s 24 hours in China worth it? Richard Harman ... <a title="Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – April 2 2019" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/04/02/newsletter-new-zealand-politics-daily-april-2-2019/" aria-label="Read more about Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – April 2 2019">Read more</a>

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Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: Outlawing hate speech and hate crimes

April 1, 2019

Political Roundup: Outlawing hate speech and hate crimes by Dr Bryce Edwards Debates over regulating free speech, hate speech, and the treatment of hate crimes are now in full swing. The Government and a number of state institutions had already been keen to bolster laws around hate speech and hate crimes before the Christchurch terrorist ... <a title="Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: Outlawing hate speech and hate crimes" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/04/01/bryce-edwards-political-roundup-outlawing-hate-speech-and-hate-crimes/" aria-label="Read more about Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: Outlawing hate speech and hate crimes">Read more</a>

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Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – April 1 2019

April 1, 2019

Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – April 1 2019 Editor’s Note: Here below is a list of the main issues currently under discussion in New Zealand and links to media coverage. The Beehive and Parliament Buildings.Today’s content Foreign affairs Audrey Young (Herald): Jacinda Ardern takes charge of the China relationship Richard Harman (Politik): Ardern in China: the ... <a title="Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – April 1 2019" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/04/01/newsletter-new-zealand-politics-daily-april-1-2019/" aria-label="Read more about Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – April 1 2019">Read more</a>

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Mediawatch: Reporting Islam before and after 15/3

March 31, 2019

The Imam of the Al Noor Mosque, Gamal Fouda speaking to Christchurch, New Zealand, and the watching world. He says despite the terrorist’s intentions, New Zealand remains “unbreakable”. Video: TRT World Now COMMENTARY: By Jeremy Rose of RNZ Mediawatch The speech by Imam Gamal Fouda of Al Noor mosque delivered just a week after the ... <a title="Mediawatch: Reporting Islam before and after 15/3" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/03/31/mediawatch-reporting-islam-before-and-after-15-3/" aria-label="Read more about Mediawatch: Reporting Islam before and after 15/3">Read more</a>