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How (and why) RNZ used AI to recreate a dead man’s voice

Should PSM use AI to recreate the voices of those who can no longer speak? RNZ examined its core mission: giving voice to the voiceless.

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Four ways PSM are adopting AI for news

From content moderation to fact-checking, how is AI changing news, and newsrooms at public media organisations?

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Trust and Tech: Where should RNZ draw the line on AI?

Artificial intelligence is everywhere, but RNZ is considering carefully how it should use these tools — and where to draw the line.

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Public media mergers: no small feat

We take a look at five projects of public service media mergers, which are often seen as a solution to some of the challenges facing PSM.

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RNZ: the challenge to serve many audiences

An internal report casts a shadow on the performance of RNZ and its strategy and recent reforms to reach different audiences.

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RNZ CEO on next steps in ever-changing media landscape

To stay relevant in a rapidly changing media landscape, RNZ must keep adapting to evolving audience habits, writes its CEO. 

Cuts implemented, threatened, and rejected | The PMA Briefing

American public media announce cuts; Czech public media is threatened with a funding drop; Swiss public media gets a boost.

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RNZ & SR turn 100. Their gift? Make savings

RNZ & SR are celebrating 100 years in 2025. But their reward for reaching this milestone? Both were given budget cuts on the same day.

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New Zealand budget: More money for journalists, less for RNZ

NZ's gov't focus on media by investing in local journalism but tightening RNZ's budget and contemplating possible media law reforms. 

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RNZ publishes audience research on trust

RNZ conducted a trust-focused audience survey to track performance against its Charter, revealing an increase in public trust.