Research in communication studies

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The new book Kia Hiwa Rā on display.
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Trust in news declines rapidly in 2024
08 Apr, 2024
The latest Trust in News report shows a rapid decline in trust in 2024, despite high interest in news.
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Why do people listen to talkback radio?
28 Feb, 2024
Listeners of talkback radio are a diverse bunch who are often quite different to those who call up and give their opinions on air.
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An academic conference: Swiftposium 2024
12 Feb, 2024
Senior Lecturer Dr Rebecca Trelease (Te Āti Haunui a Pāpārangi) and Lecturer Angela Asuncion will be presenting at the Swiftposium 2024.
The new book Kia Hiwa Rā on display.
The ‘bible’ of Māori journalism
05 Feb, 2024
How is Māori-language journalism different and what is the experience of the journalists who practice it?
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The road ahead for NZ’s news media
14 Dec, 2023
Senior Lecturer Dr Merja Myllylahti delves into the complex relationship between New Zealand’s journalism and global tech giants in new book.

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