
Crime coverage gains recognition - and respect, 500-up for Southland stalwart
From Mediawatch
Published 6/6/2026
Crime coverage was heavily criticised in the past as too tabloid. Now it's getting greater respect and recognition. Mediawatch asks RNZ’s award-winning crime correspondent Sam Sherwood what’s changed. Also: 500-up for a dogged solo Southland newshound. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more…







