TVNZ reporter defends use of anonymous sources in Talley’s defamation trial

Tuesday 30 September 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Wed 1 Oct 2025, 5:00am

In this story TVNZ, Talley's

TVNZ reporter Thomas Mead defended his investigation into Talley’s during a High Court defamation trial in Auckland. Talley’s is suing the broadcaster over reports regarding health and safety concerns at its South Island plants. TVNZ maintains the stories are accurate and in the public interest.

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1. NZ HeraldTue 30 Sep 2025, 4:58pm

   TVNZ reporter defends anonymous sources as Talley’s alleges defamation (opens in new tab)

2. 1NewsTue 30 Sep 2025, 7:24pm

   'Hit piece': 1News reporter appears in Talley's defamation case (opens in new tab)

3. NewsroomWed 1 Oct 2025, 5:00am

   ‘You know you have to tell the truth, don’t you?’ (opens in new tab)