TVNZ reporter faces cross-examination in Talley’s defamation case

Wednesday 1 October 2025 · 3 outlets · 4 reports · updated Thu 2 Oct 2025, 3:52pm

In this story TVNZ, Talley's, Pheroze Jagose

TVNZ reporter Thomas Mead has completed three days of questioning in the High Court regarding his reporting on Talley’s health and safety practices. The defamation lawsuit involves scrutiny of the journalist's sources, interview transcriptions, and personal messages.

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1. StuffWed 1 Oct 2025, 4:20pm

   Whistleblower quote scrutinised in Talley’s v TVNZ defamation case (opens in new tab)

   • TVNZ reporter stands by Talley’s stories amid defamation claims (opens in new tab) Thu 2 Oct 2025, 3:52pm
2. NewsroomThu 2 Oct 2025, 7:00am

   A journalistic investigation, investigated (opens in new tab)

3. NZ HeraldThu 2 Oct 2025, 10:00am

   Talley’s defamation case: TVNZ journalist pressed on sourcing and quotes (opens in new tab)