7th January 2020
In the tough world of media disruption, public media must shape their own destiny
PMA President and RNZ CEO, Paul Thompson, calls on public service media organisations to be bold and ingenious to ensure their ongoing relevance in the world of media disruption.
1st May 2019
Collaboration for responsible coverage in NZ
In New Zealand, five news organisations have collectively developed editorial guidelines for reporting the trial of Brenton Tarrant, the man charged with committing the terrorist attacks in Christchurch.
27th March 2019
New Zealand’s news media entered uncharted territory on March 15
Radio New Zealand CEO, Paul Thompson, reflects on the way news media are coping with the complexity and enormity of telling the story of the March 15 atrocity in Christchurch and its aftermath.
28th January 2019
Public media & indigenous languages
With 2019 being the UN Year of Indigenous Languages, how do public media organisations ensure the fair representation of indigenous cultures and languages?
8th November 2018
Best of PSM | Climate Change – Politics and Actions
Climate change has been a thorny issue for public broadcasters, resulting in coverage that has often been described as intangible, disjointed and for the most part, gloomy.
9th July 2018
Concern over Nauru’s ABC ban
The Public Media Alliance urges the government of Nauru to lift its ban on Australian Broadcasting Corporation journalists assigned to cover the Pacific Islands Forum in September.
23rd May 2018
Change ahead for PSBs in Australia and New Zealand
Budget announcements mark significant challenges for ABC while RNZ welcomes boost.
9th May 2018
New Chair for Radio New Zealand
Congratulations to Dr. Jim Mather on his appointment as Chair of Radio New Zealand’s Board of Governors.
8th December 2017
Why RNZ is dedicated to the use of te reo
The debate about the use of te reo on RNZ shows both how far we have come as a nation - and how far we still have to go, writes RNZ chief executive Paul Thompson.
28th June 2017
The Best of PSM | Celebrating public radio
High quality programmes and skilled presenters put public radio at the forefront of radio and audio innovation.