RNZ

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.

Ngā Aho Whakaari becomes Affiliate Member of PMA

Ngā Aho Whakaari is dedicated to advancing the development, visibility and representation of Māori within the screen industries.

RNZ celebrates 100 years – where to now?

As New Zealand's public service broadcaster celebrates 100 years, RNZ chief executive Paul Thompson looks to the future, announcing eight new scholarships.

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Hope for public media funding? | The PMA Briefing

VRT gets a €20 million boost, US Congress approves funding, and is the long-ailing SABC about to turn a corner towards profitability?

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World Radio Day: A century old, still the most reliable

On World Radio Day, two century-old public broadcasters are still proving that radio still has a vital role in emergency situations.