Tag: journalism
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NZ On Air Boosts Journalism Funding by $1.6m
NZ On Air has extended funding for two journalism initiatives, the Local Democracy Reporting scheme (LDR) and Open Justice, after receiving an additional $1.6m from the Government in Budget 2025. The funding aims to support local journalism, with a focus…
Politics and GovernmentMediaBusinessGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentDigital and Print PublishingMedia Crisis NZ On AirLocal Democracy ReportingOpen JusticeJournalismFundingAmie Mills
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New Zealand's Press Freedom Under Pressure: World Press Freedom Index 2025
New Zealand's press freedom, while historically strong, faces challenges as major news services close and society polarizes, according to the 2025 World Press Freedom Index. The country ranks 16th out of 180, with a score of 81.37, a slight improvement…
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