Talley’s begins High Court defamation case against TVNZ

Monday 15 September 2025 · 2 outlets · 3 reports · updated Mon 15 Sep 2025, 7:07pm

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Talley’s has commenced a defamation trial in the Auckland High Court against TVNZ and reporter Thomas Mead. The food company alleges it suffered reputational damage and lost income following reports regarding health and safety concerns. TVNZ maintains that its reporting between 2021 and 2022 was truthful and responsible.

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1. NZ HeraldMon 15 Sep 2025, 5:01pm

   Talley’s defamation case against TVNZ begins in High Court (opens in new tab)

2. 1NewsMon 15 Sep 2025, 7:07pm

   Talley’s begins High Court defamation case, claims TVNZ ‘put the boot in’ (opens in new tab)

   • Talley's begins High Court defamation case against TVNZ (opens in new tab) Mon 15 Sep 2025, 7:07pm