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Viewing with Paul Casserly
TV and Film writer Paul Casserly reviews new movie Frantz, which opens this week, and the twisted comedy Toast of London, just launched on Netflix. Audio
Controversial new Netflix film gets RP16 rating
The Eating Disorder Association is preparing for an influx of people reaching out for help with today's release of the Netflix film, To the Bone.
Another controversial Netflix film released today
Today another controversial Netflix movie is out, this time it focuses on eating disorders. Audio
Culture clash over controversial comedy
Heard the one about the Aussie comedian, the Tongan teenager and the New Zealand TV channel? No-one’s laughing now after Maori TV's top brass stepped in to dump a controversial comedy after one… Audio
Netflix teen suicide series gets unique classification
The Censor's Office has created a new classification especially for a Netflix series, which means teenagers must watch it with a parent or guardian.
Censor creates new rating for controversial Netflix series
The Censor's office has created an entirely new classification specifically for the Netflix show about teenage suicide, 13 Reasons Why. It's now RP18 which means someone under 18 needs to view the… Audio
Netflix show prompts parents to discuss suicide prevention
Parents, teachers and social workers have met to seek advice on how to deal with the topic of suicide following the release of controversial Netflix show 13 Reasons Why.
Parents talk about suicide prevention following Netflix show
Parents and community members gathered in Glen Eden last night to discuss suicide risk and how to talk to children about such a sensitive subject. It comes in the wake of a controversial Netflix… Audio
Censor calls for law change over Netflix's 13 Reasons Why
The censor's office says it wants a law change so shows like Netflix's 13 Reasons, about a suicidal teenager, can't be streamed here without a classification. Audio
Critics say new Netflix series glamourises suicide
13 Reason Why, a Netflix series focussing on a teenager's suicide, is being criticised for allegedly glorifying suicide. Audio
New Netflix show called 'Irresponsible, unsafe, and unethical'
The Mental Health Foundation say Netflix new series, '13 Reasons Why' - a story about a teenager who commits suicide - is putting vulnerable people who are struggling with suicidal thoughts at risk. Audio
Mental Health Foundation warns of harmful Netflix series
"I think it's a very irresponsible programme... and really unsafe for young people watching it". The Mental Health Foundation's chief executive, Shaun Robinson, says the Netflix series "13 Reasons… Audio
Streaming services need better classifications - Censor's office
The Chief Censor's Office is calling for clearer classification of content featuring sexual violence on streaming services such as Lightbox and Netflix.
"Parents don't really know"
Deputy Chief Censor Jared Mullen on a new report highlighting the need for clearer classification on content featuring sexual violence on streaming services like Lightbox and Netflix. Audio
Tech news: VR update and "Netflix for live music"
Some cool applications for VR technology in art and filmmaking; Google wants you to share your location data with you friends; and a new concert subscription service is dubbed "Netflix for live… Audio
Tech news: Streaming services and CIA hacks consumer devices?
New figures show how New Zealanders are taking to streaming video on demand services; and the privacy implications of the CIA potentially hacking consumer devices to gather intelligence. Audio
Spark partners with Netflix in subscription deal
Spark is partnering with video streaming service Netflix in the first deal of its kind in New Zealand.
Ten years in TV under the radar
Sam Irvine is a low-profile boss in the high-profile business of TV. Over the past decade at Freeview, he has overseen the digital transition of free-to-air television. Mediawatch asks if it has… Audio
Tech news: Netflix downloads and mobile wallets
Peter Griffin on the news that Netflix is now offering a downloading option (and not just streaming) for some shows. Also things are heating up with mobile wallets, with the BNZ announcing that it… Audio
Netflix unveils offline viewing option
Netflix subscribers will now able to download shows to watch offline, at no additional cost.