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Outrage over new Netflix 'fat-shaming' series
It's not even available for streaming yet but Netflix's new show Insatiable is already being slammed as toxic and fat-shaming. Video, Audio
Is Netflix the future for Maori television?
A new Māori media industry group is being lauched to ensure Māori media keeps pace with a changing world, with one young producer believing Netflix is the future. A young Maori TV producer believes… Audio
Stranger things: Netflix eclipses Disney
Netflix formally claimed the title of most valuable media company in the world on Thursday, at least for a bit.
'Serious conversation' needed with Netflix - Chief Censor
The Chief Censor is "deeply disturbed" but not surprised at viewers' reactions to season two of the Netflix show 13 Reasons Why. Audio
Obamas to make TV and films for Netflix
Barack and Michelle Obama are teaming up with Netflix to produce films and TV shows.
Parents warned over new season of Netflix series
The second season of a controversial Netflix series has been labelled with a special rating of RP18 by the Chief Censor.
Chief Censor warns parents over '13 Reasons Why'
The Chief Censor is warning parents about a new season of the Netflix series 13 Reasons Why. Season two will be released in New Zealand on Friday night. The programme is aimed at teenagers, and… Audio
New on Netflix: Anon
Kiwi director Andrew Niccol mines his usual obsessions to reduced effect in the futuristic thriller Anon, says Dan Slevin. Video
Netflix teen suicide series back before censor
Netflix has asked the Chief Censor to give season two of the controversial programme 13 Reasons Why a rating, after a new classification was created for the first series. Video, Audio
Netflix: Occupied Season 2
When the first season of Occupied was on screen the Russians were a fictional threat. Has reality caught up with the conceit, asks Dan Slevin? Video
Netflix: Annihilation
Is the best film of 2018 only available on Netflix? Dan Slevin suspects it might be. Video
Sky rejigs its offerings - but what next?
Sky TV’s slashing of its prices was an inevitable response to cheaper digital entertainment options on the market. Can it keep and create customers in the online era when exclusive rights to the All…
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Bits+Bytes: iPhone battery refund?
The latest tech news and your questions answered with Peter Griffin. This week, the latest in the Apple iPhone throttling saga: could it be about to offer refunds for repair costs to the millions of… Audio
52 films by women #14: Daughters of the Dust
Daughters of the Dust was the first film by an African-American woman to get a US theatrical release and then it disappeared. Luckily for us, says Dan Slevin, Netflix is now streaming it for everyone.
…Jon Ronson: the cost of free pornography
Writer and journalist Jon Ronson has made a career out of investigating unusual characters. He explores the porn industry in his podcast series The Butterfly Effect. Audio
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News websites know what we have read and shared, but not what we might want next. Mediawatch meets a… Audio
Viewing with Tamar Munch
Freelance publicist and viewing consumer Tamar Munch has been watching three very different adaptaions: Alias Grace, based on Margaret Atwood's novel and She's Gotta Have It based on Spike Lee's film… Audio
52 films by women #12: Mudbound
With Mudbound, African-American director Dee Rees announces herself as a filmmaker to reckon with, says Dan Slevin. Video
Netflix: inside the global entertainment network
With over 100 million subscribers worldwide, the streaming service Netflix has revolutionised the way that we access and consume TV shows and films. So what is behind its remarkable popularity, and… Audio
'House of Cards' cancelled in wake of Spacey assault claims
Netflix's political drama House of Cards will end its run after an upcoming sixth season, the streaming service said.