# Crime coverage gains recognition - and respect, 500-up for Southland stalwart

An episode of [Mediawatch](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/208012372), 6 Jun 2026, 39 min.

Audio: https://flex.acast.com/media.rnztools.nz/rnz-kete-oro-prod/video/private/ac_mp3,af_48000,br_192k,f_mp3,fl_attachment/v1780734907/audio/mwatch/mwatch-20260607-0900-crime_coverage_gains_respect_500-up_for_southland_stalwart.mp3

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 details

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