Fri 7 Nov 2025. Who Do You Trust?

How are the twin forces of digital technology and cultural change reshaping traditional borders of national sovereignty, institutional authority and the media landscape?The Director of Maxim Institute, Tim Wilson, considers the end of an era with veteran news anchor Simon Dallow's departure from 1News, and whether plummeting trust is behind alternative platforms' takeover of mainstream media. (maxim.org.nz) With eroding confidence in local media and politicans, how much do we trust offshore institutions? Nick Hanne of civil liberties group PILLAR asks if China's far-reaching influence is an overreach, challenging the West to step up and stand up for fundamental democratic rights. (www.nzpillar.com) And have you faced any digital identification hurdles lately? Justin Smith discusses whether industry ethics and regulations are keeping pace with rapidly developing technology, and whether the payoff is worth it. Text your thoughts to 8168, keyword 'Comments'. For more content visit www.thoughtsandcomments.co.nzSupport Rhema: https://donate.rhemamedia.co.nz/?brand=rhema&utm_source=omnystudio&utm_medium=linkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.