Paul Thompson
Three no longer a hub for news
Warner Bros. Discovery’s decision to shut down Newshub was met with mourning within the media - and also concern about what could replace it in the media ecosystem Audio
My Hometown: Gisborne
Coping with extreme, often traumatic, weather events is nothing new for the people of Tairāwhiti, says RNZ's chief executive and former resident Paul Thompson. Just don't call them resilient.
RNZ Pacific's shortwave service turns 75
RNZ Pacific's shortwave service reaches 75 years of broadcasting. Audio
Putting right what went wrong with RNZ's online news
A review of RNZ's online news has called for greater oversight and enforcement of standards after a crisis sparked by a single staffer making 'inappropriate' edits to international news online… Audio
Further fallout as RNZ takes out the ‘garbage’
External experts are poring over the ‘inappropriate editing’ of international news published online by RNZ. It has already tightened editorial checks and stood down an online journalist. Will this… Audio
RNZ CEO fronts on ‘pro Kremlin garbage’ by staff member
RNZ boss and editor in Chief, Paul Thompson has told Checkpoint an employment process is ongoing with the staff member at the centre of the altered wire copy scandal.
Mr Thompson said he has not… Video, Audio
RNZ CEO Paul Thompson on investigation into the altering of Reuters articles
RNZ has launched an independent review following revelations an RNZ staffer altered Reuters copy to include-pro Russian propaganda and added-in incorrect details about the war in Ukraine. Two hundred… Audio
Signal to noise - is AM radio really under threat?
Old-fashioned AM radio was an information lifeline for many during Cyclone Gabrielle when other sources wilted without power. Now a little-known arrangement that puts proceedings of Parliament on the… Audio
RNZ + TVNZ = new PME in 2023
The government has confirmed it is creating a new public media entity next year to incorporate RNZ and TVNZ. It says the goal is public media 'fit for the future' - but it will be partly funded by ads… Audio
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RNZ CEO on new media entity with TVNZ
The head of RNZ is backing the merger with TVNZ, saying he is pleased there is now certainty.
On Thursday the Government announced TVNZ and RNZ would be fused into a new not-for-profit organisation… Audio
The benefits of going barefoot
How can kicking off your shoes and going barefoot improve your health? Advocate for the barefoot lifestyle, founder of The Barefoot Movement and qualified podiatrist Paul Thompson says it's possible… Audio
Radio in NZ 100 not out - but what is its future?
Radio in New Zealand marked its centenary this week with tributes to its staying power in the past and confident claims that it's here to stay in future. Several stations now have bigger audiences… Audio
Radio in NZ 100 not out. But what next?
Radio in New Zealand marked its centenary this week with tributes to its staying power in the past - and confident claims it’s here to stay for the future. Several stations now have bigger audiences… Audio
Mediawatch for 21 November 2021
Radio in NZ is 100 not out: RNZ's Paul Thompson on what comes next; looking back on tech titans' takeover of media with Rory Cellan-Jones. Audio
RNZ challenged on turning stolen data into news
Unknown cyber-criminals sent stolen information to the media to pile on pressure to pay a ransom. RNZ subsequently aired a scoop sourced from it before a court ordered all media to dump the dodgy… Audio
Public media plan moves forward behind closed doors
The government appointed eight people this week to oversee a business case which could be a blueprint for a new public media entity to replace TVNZ and RNZ - but the public won't see it before the… Audio
Midweek Mediawatch: Broadcast bosses grilled on balance and bias
In this week's Midweek Mediawatch, Hayden Donnell talks to Karyn Hay about RNZ and TVNZ's bosses getting grilled by MPs about balance, bias and biting the hand that feeds (but not much about the… Audio
A model for RNZ's new youth service?
RNZ's planning a brand new music-based outlet to hook younger people not well served by public broadcasting right now. RNZ's bosses and experts alike point to Triple J as a possible model. Mediawatch… Audio
RNZ bosses face intense questioning at Select Committee
RNZ's chief executive Paul Thompson and board chair Dr Jim Mather faced intense questioning by MPs this morning after a week of controversy.
RNZ announced last week Concert FM would move off FM and… Video, Audio
RNZ boss discusses miscommunication with govt on RNZ Concert
RNZ's chief executive has admitted the public broadcaster did not ask for an additional FM frequency for its proposed youth channel before going public with plans to take Concert off FM in favour of… Video, Audio