Michael Wood gives evidence in Talley’s defamation trial against TVNZ

Tuesday 7 October 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Wed 8 Oct 2025, 9:14am

In this story TVNZ, Talley's, Michael Wood

Former minister Michael Wood testified in the High Court regarding his 2021 claims of serious health and safety deficiencies at Talley’s. During cross-examination, Wood was questioned about whether his statements regarding the company's safety culture were based on written evidence or reports from unions and the media.

How they headlined it

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1. StuffTue 7 Oct 2025, 6:48pm

   Former Labour minister Michael Wood grilled over Talley’s concerns in defamation case (opens in new tab)

2. NewsroomWed 8 Oct 2025, 7:00am

   Former minister accused of telling ‘horror story’ about Talley’s (opens in new tab)

3. NZ HeraldWed 8 Oct 2025, 9:14am

   Talley’s defamation trial: Former workplace safety minister Michael Wood backs TVNZ (opens in new tab)