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Jailed for hantavirus exposure

Richard Kelly -

A flurry of excitement has gripped news services in the last week or so as several groups of ‘ISIS Brides’ arrived back in Australia,...

BBC apologises for racialising Farage response to Henry Nowak murder

Daily Telegraph NZ -

The broadcaster falsely claimed the Reform UK leader called for “white cold rage” over the student’s killing. The BBC has been forced to issue an...

Security tightened after unauthorised entry at Christchurch newsroom

Daily Telegraph NZ -

Security measures were strengthened at Christchurch's legacy media outlet The Press after a man gained unauthorised access to the newsroom during building works and delivered...

Corrections conducts privacy checks after leaks to state media

Daily Telegraph NZ -

The Department of Corrections says it carried out internal assurance checks after concerns were raised that staff members’ personal employment information may have been...

Not the finest hour: BBC slammed over Churchill and Gandhi deepfakes (Video)

Daily Telegraph NZ -

The UK’s public broadcaster aired a Question Time segment featuring AI-generated historical figures. The BBC has been accused of producing “AI slop” after an episode...

Claims legacy media misrepresented India FTA visa provisions

Daily Telegraph NZ -

Sovereign has accused several New Zealand media outlets and commentators of misrepresenting immigration provisions contained within the recently signed New Zealand-India Free Trade Agreement,...

The hantavirus panic machine: When rare diseases become media theater

Joseph Varon -

Periodically, the public faces a new microbial threat. The pattern is consistent: a tragic death or cluster of illnesses emerges, prompting newsrooms to employ dramatic...

Maiki Sherman resigns from TVNZ

Daily Telegraph NZ -

Maiki Sherman has resigned from TVNZ, saying her role had become “untenable” following intense scrutiny in recent weeks. Sherman confirmed Friday was her final day...

Seymour escalates attacks on state media

Daily Telegraph NZ -

ACT leader and shareholding minister David Seymour has intensified his criticism of state broadcasters Radio New Zealand and TVNZ, suggesting changes to RNZ’s leadership...

1News guilty of airing fake news about Trump

Daily Telegraph NZ -

TVNZ breached broadcasting standards in its reporting of comments by US President Donald Trump in an item on the arrest of the man suspected...

NYT sued for discrimination against white male

Daily Telegraph NZ -

The US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission claims that the newspaper favored diversity goals over merit in promotion decisions. The New York Times has been sued...

CNN founder Ted Turner dies aged 87

Daily Telegraph NZ -

Legacy media pioneer Ted Turner, who transformed global television news by launching the world’s first 24-hour news network, has died aged 87. Turner founded CNN...

Western censorship wrecking global press freedom – RT at UNESCO event

Daily Telegraph NZ -

Western governments sanctioned the Russian broadcaster not because of “disinformation” but to suppress dissenting voices, Chief Producer Dmitry Leontiev has said. Western efforts to censor...

Mainstream media ignoring Pentagon leak footage – journalist (Video)

Daily Telegraph NZ -

US networks did not cover a video in which a nuclear safety officer spoke about Ukraine corruption and strikes on children in Iran, Michael...

Australian medical expert blasts NZ Herald over “pathetic” COVID jab article

Daily Telegraph NZ -

An Australian medical expert has slammed the New Zealand Herald, accusing it of publishing a delayed and inadequate account of COVID-19 vaccine risks to...

Report claims trust in legacy media increases as news avoidance surges

Daily Telegraph NZ -

Trust in legacy mainstream news among New Zealanders has allegedly lifted in 2026, but remains well below pre-pandemic levels as more people actively turn...

Government signals move to scrap Broadcasting Standards Authority

Daily Telegraph NZ -

The Government is indicating it may abolish the Broadcasting Standards Authority (BSA), with Media and Communications Minister Paul Goldsmith confirming the option is now...

Judge throws out Trump’s $10bn lawsuit against Wall Street Journal

Daily Telegraph NZ -

A US federal judge has dismissed US President Donald Trump’s defamation lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal and its parent company News Corp, ruling...

Ex-BBC employee convicted on child porn charges

Daily Telegraph NZ -

Dylan Dawes was found guilty after “overwhelming evidence” was presented at Cardiff Crown Court. A UK jury has found former BBC producer Dylan Dawes guilty...

Canadian author sues newspaper over alleged Trudeau cover-up

Daily Telegraph NZ -

Canadian author Jeff Brown has launched a lawsuit against the Toronto Star, accusing the newspaper of failing to publicly disclose information allegedly shared by...

BBC embroiled in another paedophile scandal

Daily Telegraph NZ -

Radio show host Scott Mills was reportedly investigated for “serious sexual offenses” against a teenage boy. The BBC has been embroiled in yet another scandal...

Former NZME exec named after conviction for underage sex offence

Daily Telegraph NZ -

A former NZME executive Greg Hornblow can now be publicly identified after his name suppression lapsed following a conviction for obtaining commercial sexual services...

BSA power grab sparks fury as calls grow to scrap ‘outdated, overreaching’ regulator

Daily Telegraph NZ -

A controversial ruling by the Broadcasting Standards Authority (BSA) extending its jurisdiction to online content has ignited a political backlash, with senior figures branding...

NZ Outdoors & Freedom Party announces media accountability policy to restore public trust

Daily Telegraph NZ -

The NZ Outdoors & Freedom Party (NZOFP) has today announced its landmark media reform policy, calling for an immediate end to the "editorial filtering"...

British state broadcaster names ex-Google boss as new director

Daily Telegraph NZ -

The ex-tech executive once defended his silicon valley employer’s underpayment of tax in the UK. The BBC has announced the appointment of former Google executive...

BBC accused by own staff of ‘misleading’ Gaza coverage

Daily Telegraph NZ -

Journalists since fired from the British state broadcaster’s Arab section have alleged they were discriminated against and unfairly dismissed. The BBC has been accused of...

BBC asks US court to drop Trump’s $10 billion lawsuit

Daily Telegraph NZ -

The US president accused the British state broadcaster of defamation and of attempting to influence the 2024 election. The BBC has asked an American court...

German media tycoon to buy out conservative UK newspaper

Daily Telegraph NZ -

Media powerhouse Axel Springer SE has moved to purchase Tory party-affiliated British newspaper The Telegraph. Germany’s Axel Springer SE, the owner of Bild, Politico, and...

BBC Middle East editor’s ‘Israeli propaganda’ court case begins

Daily Telegraph NZ -

Raffi Berg, an avowed Mossad admirer, wants journalist Owen Jones to retract a story alleging his pro-Israel bias. The UK High Court has heard arguments...

Paddy Gower admits ethical failures in legacy media Covid coverage

Daily Telegraph NZ -

Legacy media journalist Paddy Gower has publicly acknowledged that aspects of his reporting during the country’s Covid-19 response 'crossed ethical lines', saying he now...

BBC to slash budgets as viewers tune out

Daily Telegraph NZ -

The British state broadcaster has been grappling with a reputational crisis as revenue from compulsory licenses plummets. British state broadcaster, the BBC, has announced sweeping...

BBC seeks dismissal of Trumps ‘fake news’ lawsuit

Daily Telegraph NZ -

British state broadcaster the BBC is preparing to ask a U.S. court to throw out President Donald Trump’s multibillion-dollar lawsuit over what he says...

BBC tells journalists to avoid term ‘kidnapped’ in Maduro case – leaked memo

Daily Telegraph NZ -

British state media outlet BBC has instructed its journalists not to describe the US seizure of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro as a “kidnapping,” according...

High court grants injunction over ‘Neighbourly’ hack

Daily Telegraph NZ -

The owner of a hacked online platform says a court injunction has been granted to prevent private information from being made public. Legacy media outlet...

Stuff seeks court injunction after ‘Neighbourly’ website data breach

Daily Telegraph NZ -

Legacy media outlet Stuff has applied to the High Court in an effort to prevent the further circulation of data taken from its Neighbourly...

Senior BBC editor who resigned over Gaza documentary scandal gets an OBE

Daily Telegraph NZ -

The New Year Honours List in the UK has triggered controversy after former BBC chief content officer Charlotte Moore received an OBE despite having...

BBC suffers record Christmas Day ratings slump

Daily Telegraph NZ -

The BBC recorded what is believed to be its weakest-ever Christmas Day television performance, with viewing figures falling sharply compared to 2024, when blockbuster...

Has Orwell’s ‘1984’ become reality?

Bert Olivier -

To some readers it may seem like a rhetorical question to ask whether the narrative of George Orwell’s dystopian novel, Nineteen Eighty-Four (or 1984),...

Trump sues BBC for $10b over Jan 6 fake news

Daily Telegraph NZ -

U.S. President Donald Trump has launched a USD $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the BBC, accusing the British state broadcaster of manipulating footage to...

Tova O’Brien set to join TVNZ ‘Breakfast’ as new co-host in 2026

DTNZ Showbiz -

Former Newshub political editor Tova O’Brien is set to join TVNZ’s Breakfast as a co-host in 2026, replacing Jenny-May Clarkson on the morning programme. While her...

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