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BSA publishes new research on complaints about media bias

New Zealanders with lower trust in media are more likely to perceive bias in reporting, but the vast majority recognise broadcasters’ freedom to choose how stories are told.

Inaccurate 1News reporting of Trump comment breached broadcasting standards

TVNZ breached broadcasting standards in its reporting of comments by President Trump in an item on the arrest of the man suspected of shooting conservative activist Charlie Kirk, the Broadcasting…

BSA to consider first complaint about an online broadcaster

The Broadcasting Standards Authority has confirmed it has jurisdiction to consider a complaint about content transmitted by an online broadcaster.

Public views on offensive language harden, racial slurs least accepted

New Zealanders’ tolerance for offensive language in broadcasting has fallen in the past four years, partly reversing a long-term trend of softening attitudes.

BSA allows RCR to submit on jurisdiction decision, publishes legal advice

The Broadcasting Standards Authority has agreed to allow Reality Check Radio to make submissions on the Authority’s jurisdiction over a complaint about online content transmitted by The Platform.

New BSA research sheds light on the factors which ensure public trust in news media

New Zealanders are highly engaged with news media and have more trust in sources that rely on evidence, report in-depth, and are quick to fix – and acknowledge – mistakes…

Misleading description of land sought for controversial dam project breached standards

A radio discussion describing conservation land sought for a controversial Hawke’s Bay dam project as “only stewardship land” breached the accuracy standard, the Broadcasting Standards Authority has found.

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