Hesi Posted August 5, 2023 Share Posted August 5, 2023 Probably because we have the most piss useless media https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/new-zealand-victoria-cross-winner-lloyd-trigg-the-pilot-so-brave-that-he-received-his-honour-because-of-praise-from-the-enemy/NYWI7ELTG5A23NYVCFVCKJCPYM/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustPlodded Posted August 6, 2023 Share Posted August 6, 2023 I gave up watching the evening news and reading NZ newspapers (paper or digital) a while back. There are a few overseas media sites that actually report on news (that affects the world and not what some pop star wore the day before) that I read instead. The local media used to be independent and had "investigative" reporters, but that changed when the government funding model changed to require them to "toe the line" on the government's current woke views on the world. But we are not the "target demographic" anymore. An article must grab the attention and hold it for 10 seconds, before the user swipes to the next page. Reporters just troll the internet copying anything that seems interesting to them. These "reporters" must have views in line with current PC aims and targets while skills in journalism is not really a priority. So no, you are right, this type of story would not be found in today's New Zealand (or should that be Aotearoa) media. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete Posted August 6, 2023 Share Posted August 6, 2023 8 minutes ago, JustPlodded said: I gave up watching the evening news and reading NZ newspapers (paper or digital) a while back. There are a few overseas media sites that actually report on news (that affects the world and not what some pop star wore the day before) that I read instead. The local media used to be independent and had "investigative" reporters, but that changed when the government funding model changed to require them to "toe the line" on the government's current woke views on the world. But we are not the "target demographic" anymore. An article must grab the attention and hold it for 10 seconds, before the user swipes to the next page. Reporters just troll the internet copying anything that seems interesting to them. These "reporters" must have views in line with current PC aims and targets while skills in journalism is not really a priority. So no, you are right, this type of story would not be found in today's New Zealand (or should that be Aotearoa) media. Very good summation Geoff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hesi Posted August 6, 2023 Author Share Posted August 6, 2023 36 minutes ago, JustPlodded said: I gave up watching the evening news and reading NZ newspapers (paper or digital) a while back.There are a few overseas media sites that actually report on news (that affects the world and not what some pop star wore the day before) that I read instead. The local media used to be independent and had "investigative" reporters, but that changed when the government funding model changed to require them to "toe the line" on the government's current woke views on the world. But we are not the "target demographic" anymore. An article must grab the attention and hold it for 10 seconds, before the user swipes to the next page. Reporters just troll the internet copying anything that seems interesting to them. These "reporters" must have views in line with current PC aims and targets while skills in journalism is not really a priority. So no, you are right, this type of story would not be found in today's New Zealand (or should that be Aotearoa) media. Which ones Geoff? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hesi Posted August 6, 2023 Author Share Posted August 6, 2023 Ironic that a British lord wrote this story. Lloyd Trigg was born in Houhora, went to Whangarei BHS and Auckland Uni, 5 other NZ'ers died with him. Where are the memorials in Northland to him? They would probably think higher of scheming pricks like Peters or John Tamihere than this brave man 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dancing Show Posted August 6, 2023 Share Posted August 6, 2023 3 hours ago, JustPlodded said: I gave up watching the evening news and reading NZ newspapers (paper or digital) a while back. Me too Geoff, I go to plus one and watch The Chase now from 6-7pm. I catch up on all my world news from www.aldaily.com 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turny Posted August 6, 2023 Share Posted August 6, 2023 Arts and Letters Daily is superb Maria, been reading it for very many years. The grand newspaper section is superb, get great enjoyment reading the same article in 3 different papers ... interpretation is incredible Great website, spend far too many hours on it. As for local, stopped 3 years ago and don't even bother with our newspapers all woke following the agenda 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hesi Posted August 6, 2023 Author Share Posted August 6, 2023 I'm much the same these days, rarely watch the local news, local newspapers online are a waste of time. Each day the Herald has some nonsense headline about Harry and Megan, or opinion pieces from a lefty or righty, which are a waste of time reading, because they have zero objectivity The Chase is great, as is Would I Lie To You Thanks heavens for Netflix Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turny Posted August 7, 2023 Share Posted August 7, 2023 And Sky Sport Hesi, my go to channel after Netflix Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hesi Posted August 7, 2023 Author Share Posted August 7, 2023 Of course, and Trackside lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hesi Posted August 7, 2023 Author Share Posted August 7, 2023 Fisk is a great off the wall, wacky and unusual but very funny Aus comedy series Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustPlodded Posted August 7, 2023 Share Posted August 7, 2023 (edited) 18 minutes ago, Hesi said: Of course, and Trackside lol And I found a solution to watching Trackside and betting at the same time, if no longer having Sky… The NZRacing site (loveracing.co.nz) that had a problem with watching and switching to a betting site, without it logging you off, now has a separate iPad app that allows you to stream to the TV and switch to other apps while it stays running. Edited August 7, 2023 by JustPlodded Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turny Posted August 7, 2023 Share Posted August 7, 2023 Arts and Letters Daily was created by Prof Dutton from Canterbury Uni many years ago. Has a NZ connection Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hesi Posted August 7, 2023 Author Share Posted August 7, 2023 Whangarei BHS has had its share of notable NZ'ers. All Blacks Joe Morgan and Peter Sloane, Billy T James, Sir John Marshall and Bob Cunis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hesi Posted August 7, 2023 Author Share Posted August 7, 2023 1 minute ago, Hesi said: Whangarei BHS has had its share of notable NZ'ers. All Blacks Joe Morgan and Peter Sloane, Billy T James, Sir John Marshall and Bob Cunis Come in Maxi, why aren't you there lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brown fox Posted August 7, 2023 Share Posted August 7, 2023 4 hours ago, Dancing Show said: Me too Geoff, I go to plus one and watch The Chase now from 6-7pm. I catch up on all my world news from www.aldaily.com Is ALDaily subscription based? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turny Posted August 7, 2023 Share Posted August 7, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, brown fox said: Is ALDaily subscription based? No, but some of the newspapers are but only a few articles. They access 30 odd newspapers around the world and 30 news channels. My favorite is the India Times, The Hindu, laughs a plenty and full of illogical thinking but brilliant... get on it real news Edited August 7, 2023 by Turny 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dancing Show Posted August 7, 2023 Share Posted August 7, 2023 I read the Washington Post, The Telegraph and the Japan Times more often than not. There are some good journals and magazines as well and if you really like them you can subscribe to them so they'll send their latest issues to your mailbox. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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