In this week's edition of Midweek Mediawatch, Hayden Donnell talks to Mark Leishman about the first live TV leaders' debate of the election campaign and the sports analogy-filled post-match analysis.

In this week's edition of Midweek Mediawatch, Hayden Donnell talks to Mark Leishman about the first live TV leaders' debate of the election campaign and the sports analogy-filled post-match analysis. Also - party leaders picking and choosing interview opportunities - and reporters doggedly pursuing the National Party's data-deficient tax plans.

Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details