Tag: journalism
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New Zealand Government to Disestablish Broadcasting Standards Authority
New Zealand Media and Communications Minister Paul Goldsmith has announced the disestablishment of the Broadcasting Standards Authority. The government plans to shift toward industry self-regulation to address inconsistencies across platforms.
Politics and GovernmentMediaGeneral PoliticsDigital and Print PublishingLegalAustralasia Paul GoldsmithBroadcasting Standards AuthorityMedia RegulationNZ Media CouncilJournalismBroadcasting
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NZ On Air Boosts Journalism Funding by $1.6m
NZ On Air has extended funding for local journalism initiatives, including the Local Democracy Reporting scheme and Open Justice, following a $1.6m boost from the Government's Budget 2025.
Politics and GovernmentMediaBusinessGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentDigital and Print PublishingMedia Crisis NZ On AirLocal Democracy ReportingOpen JusticeJournalismFundingAmie Mills
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New Zealand's Press Freedom Under Pressure: World Press Freedom Index 2025
The 2025 World Press Freedom Index highlights challenges to New Zealand's media landscape, including news service closures and societal polarization, despite its historically strong press freedom and democratic foundations.
Politics and GovernmentMediaSocial IssuesDigital and Print PublishingMedia Crisis Press Freedom IndexNewshubStuffJournalismOnline Harassment