While shock-jocks and political provocateurs have dominated radio waves over the past few years, MediaWorks clearly believes NZ is ready for something new.
Stuff has hired former ZB content director Nadia Tolich to lead its podcast push.
Given the importance of a merger that will reshape the NZ media landscape, you’d expect more details.
RNZ chief executive Paul Thompson believes the news divisions will be eventually be remodelled to encourage closer cooperation and pooling of resources.