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Hayden Jones speaks on the time he experienced one of Paul Holmes notorious tantrums #nzpodcast

May 24, 2023 / 01:01

This episode features a discussion about journalism in New Zealand, focusing on experiences with high-profile figures and the challenges faced in reporting. Key topics include the dynamics of working with influential personalities, the pressure of breaking news, and the ethical dilemmas journalists encounter.

The conversation highlights a specific incident involving a flight to Hawke's Bay, where the guests were preparing to report on a health crisis. They recount the tension of keeping information confidential while trying to maintain professional relationships with hospital staff.

One guest shares a personal anecdote about a confrontation with a well-known journalist, illustrating the competitive nature of the media industry. This moment emphasizes the stress and responsibility that come with the role of a journalist.

Overall, the episode provides a candid look at the realities of journalism, particularly in high-stakes situations, and the impact of personal relationships on professional duties.

TLDR

Journalists discuss challenges and pressures in New Zealand media, including a tense flight incident and ethical dilemmas in reporting.

Episode

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at the time though being like a young a young journalist working with the king in New Zealand media that must be an
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intimidating as [ __ ] ever yell at you he had a notorious Tantra model as well because Whitney don't wave children
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please it's very irritating to people at home don't wait we're going to the
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Hawke's Bay because remember earlier than SARS oh swine flux and so we were going to the Hawkes Bay to view
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the doctors and look at the sealed unit and that sort of thing so we were on a plane and Auckland about to go first
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victim was in Danny Burke and we knew but we shouldn't know we were gonna go
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knock on the door and try and get them on camera so I couldn't tell Holmes that
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we knew because it might intercept their relationship with the hospital people and so he kind of got one that I knew
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that something else and he was like you're not telling me what's happening
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and we're in that we're in the middle of a plane about to take off and he's on
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one side of the island I'm on the other and he's like got his finger at me in my
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face like and he's talking about and he's talking about the name on the show and the name
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on the show of homes you must kill to

Episode Highlights

  • Young Journalist's Journey
    A young journalist navigates the pressures of working with the king and the media.
    “Intimidating as [ __ ] ever yell at you.”
    @ 00m 05s
    May 24, 2023
  • Hawke's Bay Trip
    The team heads to Hawke's Bay to cover a significant story.
    “We were going to the Hawke's Bay to view the doctors.”
    @ 00m 22s
    May 24, 2023

Episode Quotes

  • You're not telling me what's happening.
    Hayden Jones speaks on the time he experienced one of Paul Holmes notorious tantrums #nzpodcast

Key Moments

  • Hawke's Bay00:14
  • Tense Plane Moment00:39