High Court dismisses Talley's defamation case against TVNZ

Wednesday 17 December 2025 · 5 outlets · 3 reports · updated Wed 17 Dec 2025, 4:54pm

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

An Auckland High Court judge has dismissed a multi-year defamation claim brought by food producer Talley's against TVNZ and journalist Thomas Mead. The case concerned reporting on the company's health and safety failings. Justice Pheroze Jagose found that the broadcaster met the requirements for responsible reporting.

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1. 1NewsWed 17 Dec 2025, 12:08pm

   'Vindication': Talley's defamation case against TVNZ dismissed (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldWed 17 Dec 2025, 1:22pm

   TVNZ wins High Court defamation battle over Talley’s safety reporting (opens in new tab)

3. The Press via StuffWed 17 Dec 2025, 4:54pm

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

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