Feature

Stuff podcast Newsable has taken out a prize at the International News Media Association (INMA) awards in London. Read the article to find out how its innovative audio packaging swayed the judges.

Close to the Mic News 28/04/2024 Close to the Mic News 28/04/2024

NZ Podcast Wins Global Media Award

Find out how Stuff podcast Newsable beat high profile media competitors for ‘Best New Audio Product’ at the International News Media Association (INMA) awards in London.

Close to the Mic News 19/03/2024 Close to the Mic News 19/03/2024

Who says you can’t make money from podcasts?

Acast is solving the monetisation problem for podcasters and brands with new multi-channel messaging. Find out more.

Close to the Mic News 11/12/2023 Close to the Mic News 11/12/2023

Acast Celebrates Success

Acast announces a return of AUD $31 million for its Australian and New Zealand podcast makers.

Editor 15/06/2023 Editor 15/06/2023

Mr Big Sting Prompts Bigger Questions

It’s been five long years since lawyer Steven Price began working on RNZ true crime podcast “Mr Lyttle Meets Mr Big, released this month.

Close to the Mic News 28/05/2023 Close to the Mic News 28/05/2023

Beers, Justice and News Scoop Prizes at Voyager Media Awards

The Voyager Media Awards 2023 selected three winners across two podcast categories for top prizes.

Sonia Yee 06/05/2023 Sonia Yee 06/05/2023

Duncan Garner’s Reason to Smile

MediaWorks reels back broadcaster Duncan Garner who has a reason to smile - now fronting a new rova podcast.

Close to the Mic News 26/04/2023 Close to the Mic News 26/04/2023

Magic Number for NZ Herald

The NZ Herald has gone from strength to strength with their podcast offerings. Find out about their top ranking and award winning content.

REVIEWS

Podcast reviews

Reviews

Where to Get the Full Story

Reviews

If you love news and politics then check out ‘Full Story’ from The Guardian Australia reviewed by Shaun D. Wilson.

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Reviews, Sport

Professional Rugby’s Lack of Equality

Reviews, Sport

Fair Game: Pacific Rugby Against the World is a six-part series launched this February. The podcast takes a look at a game dominated by a system of colonial power fuelled by racism.

Reviews, Sport

Lifestyle, Women, Reviews

Is the Path to Happiness All it’s Cracked Up to Be?

Lifestyle, Women, Reviews

The answer to our happiness lies within, but how often do we ask ourselves, or others, that question? Mamamia’s new podcast explores just that.

Lifestyle, Women, Reviews

True Crime, Reviews

Heinous True Crime Podcast Delivers Tension

True Crime, Reviews

Heinous takes a look into Asia’s criminal underworld, while exploring the cultural and social influences that have informed heinous crimes and acts of terror.

True Crime, Reviews

Chasing Ghosts Goes Below the Surface

True Crime, Reviews

The third season of NZ Herald’s true crime podcast Chasing Ghosts - ‘Below the Surface’ investigates the mysterious death of Thai national, Bua Ngoen Thongsi, whose body was retrieved by a dive police squad in North Canterbury in February, 2015.

True Crime, Reviews