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Media Council rejects complaints against Sunday Star Times and Waikato Times

The PostWaikato TimesNZ HeraldMonday 4 August 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated
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The Media Council has dismissed complaints regarding the use of the word "c-word" in the Sunday Star Times and the phrase "killer truckie" in the Waikato Times. The council upheld freedom of expression in both instances, rejecting complaints from groups including Family First.

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First reported by The Post, Mon 4 Aug 2025, 5:00am · 3 reports from 3 outlets over 6 hours
  1. The PostThe Post

    Media Council sides with Sunday Star Times over use of C word (opens in new tab)

  2. Waikato TimesWaikato Times

    Media Council rules in Waikato Times’ favour over truckie headline (opens in new tab)

  3. NZ HeraldNZ Herald

    Media Council upholds complaint over headline in heritage rules article (opens in new tab)