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Closure of AAP is yet another blow to public interest journalism in Australia

March 4, 2020

By Alexandra Wake of RMIT University Australia’s news landscape, and the ability of citizens to access quality journalism, has been dealt a major blow by the announcement the Australian Associated Press is closing, with the loss of 180 journalism jobs. Although AAP reporters and editors are generally not household names, the wire service has provided ... <a title="Closure of AAP is yet another blow to public interest journalism in Australia" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/03/04/closure-of-aap-is-yet-another-blow-to-public-interest-journalism-in-australia/" aria-label="Read more about Closure of AAP is yet another blow to public interest journalism in Australia">Read more</a>

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Panic-buying hits headlines after first NZ coronavirus case

March 1, 2020

By Colin Peacock of RNZ Mediawatch Authorities and the media alike knew it was just a matter of time before New Zealand had its first case of the new coronavirus. But panic-buying sparked by the breaking news prompted more headlines this weekend that undermined the message to keep calm and carry on. “Please – if you’re ... <a title="Panic-buying hits headlines after first NZ coronavirus case" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/03/01/panic-buying-hits-headlines-after-first-nz-coronavirus-case/" aria-label="Read more about Panic-buying hits headlines after first NZ coronavirus case">Read more</a>

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Media ‘impartiality’ on climate change ethically misguided and dangerous

February 2, 2020

By Denis Muller in Melbourne In September 2019, the editor of The Conversation, Misha Ketchell, declared The Conversation’s editorial team in Australia was henceforth taking what he called a “zero-tolerance” approach to climate change deniers and sceptics. Their comments would be blocked and their accounts locked. His reasons were succinct: Climate change deniers and those ... <a title="Media ‘impartiality’ on climate change ethically misguided and dangerous" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/02/02/media-impartiality-on-climate-change-ethically-misguided-and-dangerous/" aria-label="Read more about Media ‘impartiality’ on climate change ethically misguided and dangerous">Read more</a>

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NZ journalists focusing on ‘tragedy prevention’, says CJR research

April 30, 2019

By Michael Andrew More New Zealand journalists have been seeking ways to “prevent tragedy” through their reporting, shows new research published in Columbia Journalism Review. The research, which analysed domestic and international coverage of last month’s Christchurch terror attacks, found that New Zealand news media preferred to focus on the victims, their relatives and the ... <a title="NZ journalists focusing on ‘tragedy prevention’, says CJR research" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/04/30/nz-journalists-focusing-on-tragedy-prevention-says-cjr-research/" aria-label="Read more about NZ journalists focusing on ‘tragedy prevention’, says CJR research">Read more</a>

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Mediawatch: Broadcaster’s Pacific slurs on Newstalk ZB censured

April 7, 2019

By Colin Peacock of RNZ Mediawatch Newstalk ZB broadcaster Heather du Plessis-Allan has been censured for Pacific Island slurs in a ruling that contains uncharacteristically strong language from the official broadcasting watchdog. It may end up costing NZME more than the $3000 the company must cough up in costs. On her Newstalk ZB show Wellington ... <a title="Mediawatch: Broadcaster’s Pacific slurs on Newstalk ZB censured" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/04/07/mediawatch-broadcasters-pacific-slurs-on-newstalk-zb-censured/" aria-label="Read more about Mediawatch: Broadcaster’s Pacific slurs on Newstalk ZB censured">Read more</a>

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Michael Andrew: How journalists can improve diversity in our media

March 28, 2019

OPINION: By Michael Andrew, of Pacific Media Watch The New Zealand mainstream media has done two things in the past fortnight – it’s shown just how good it can be with excellent reporting of the Christchurch mosque terror attacks. And it’s shown – due to the first accomplishment – just how bad it has been ... <a title="Michael Andrew: How journalists can improve diversity in our media" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/03/28/michael-andrew-how-journalists-can-improve-diversity-in-our-media/" aria-label="Read more about Michael Andrew: How journalists can improve diversity in our media">Read more</a>