Judge questions expert on media fairness in TVNZ defamation trial

Tuesday 14 October 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Tue 14 Oct 2025, 6:35pm

In this story TVNZ, Talley's, Pheroze Jagose

During a High Court trial in Auckland, a judge questioned an independent expert regarding responsible reporting practices. The defamation case involves Talley’s suing TVNZ and journalist Thomas Mead over a series of investigative stories. Lawyers for TVNZ argued that their defence is necessary to protect New Zealand journalism.

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1. NewsroomTue 14 Oct 2025, 5:00am

   TVNZ trial: Judge probes media's duty to run fair responses (opens in new tab)

2. StuffTue 14 Oct 2025, 6:35pm

   Defamation case against TVNZ a threat to journalism, court hears (opens in new tab)