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 22/06/2023 Close to the Mic News 22/06/2023

So’omalo Iteni Schwalger: “All the magic of radio”

So’omalo Iteni Schwalger is a presenter for The Tahi. He shares why representation is important in the media, and his journey from live radio to podcasting.

Close to the Mic News 08/05/2023 Close to the Mic News 08/05/2023

Musicianship at the Core of Eastern Sound Stories

Music interview podcast, ‘Eastern Sound Stories’, won the Taite Music Prize - NZ On Air Outstanding Music Journalism. Executive producer Nadia Freeman explains why discussing ethnicity shouldn’t be the core to artistry.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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True Crime, Reviews