Media Insider podcast: Media and Communications Minister Paul Goldsmith on RNZ ratings, TVNZ financials and the state of his industry reforms

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Imogen, Jack, Ella and Ivy Collins. Ivy was swept away in flood waters during Cyclone Gabrielle. Photo: Supplied By Alexa Cook of RNZ
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File photo: RNZ The economist community appears to be split over the Reserve Bank's interest rate path, with one bank saying "reckless" rate hikes are unwarranted.
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HNZ blames IT error after 180 radiology reports weren't sent April 14, 2026
File photo: Getty Images By Kate Green of RNZ
MSD backtracks after mum denied benefit to care for ill son April 14, 2026
Photo: RNZ By Lauren Crimp of RNZ
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The Police Eagle helicopter. Photo: NZ Police An Auckland man faces up to 14 years in prison after allegedly shining a laser at the police's Eagle helicopter.
Project gets green light despite opposition from wealthy neighbours April 14, 2026
An artist’s impression of the backlot at Ayrburn Screen Hub, which could be used for outdoor filming, and parking spaces for tech and catering. IMAGE: SUPPLIED A controversial Queenstown screen hub has been granted fast-track approval despite intense opposition from homeowners in one of New Zealand's most expensive streets.
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Green light for controversial project opposed by wealthy neighbours April 14, 2026
An artist’s impression of the backlot at Ayrburn Screen Hub, which could be used for outdoor filming, and parking spaces for tech and catering. IMAGE: SUPPLIED A controversial Queenstown screen hub has been granted fast-track approval despite intense opposition from homeowners in one of New Zealand's most expensive streets.

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