Judge to decide on Talley’s defamation case against TVNZ

Wednesday 15 October 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Wed 15 Oct 2025, 6:50pm

In this story High Court, TVNZ, Talley's, Pheroze Jagose

Justice Pheroze Jagose is considering a defamation lawsuit brought by Talley’s against TVNZ and journalist Thomas Mead. Following four weeks of evidence and closing submissions, a decision is expected before Christmas.

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1. NZ HeraldWed 15 Oct 2025, 10:14am

   Talley’s defamation trial: TVNZ warns of chilling effect on NZ journalism (opens in new tab)

2. StuffWed 15 Oct 2025, 6:50pm

   Talley’s v TVNZ defamation case comes to a close, decision lies with judge (opens in new tab)