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Opinion is killing journalism
The 'little men' of the modern media are dragging down a once respected profession because they lack the courage to maintain the standards journalists once held dear
Read MoreClosed shop attitudes will only strengthen Trumpists
Despite the fears, what it means to be a journalist has changled little. It's journalism itself that's fragmenting. So, in rebuttal of Tim's post last week, it's time to start judging journalists on their merit, not some outdated idea of 'the public interest'
Read MoreShe's a hard road finding the perfect journalist, boy
...But that doesn't mean we don't try. An essay in defence of a word and its meaning, at a time when journalism is bruised and battered, but standing strong
Read MoreWhy you can't call Donald Trump a liar (yet)
There's a growing number of media calling out President Donald Trump for saying things that aren't true. But does that make him a liar?
Read MoreIt's about history... & votes & elephants
In which I reply to Andrew's post in reply to Phil's post about Grant Robertson... I wrote this at the start of the week but have discovered a glitch that mean it never published!
Read MoreThe Taurima affair: when good reports go bad
The Taurima report paints a slear portrait of a fine journalist who lost his way, but then goes on to make a recommendation that is oppressive and should be resisted
Read MoreCalling New Zealand's Jeff Bezos - NZ Listener for sale
Is there anyone out there with a spare few million and a heart for the public interest? If so, maybe there's still a deal to be done with the NZ Listener
Read MoreThe GCSB Bill and press freedom
With a few exceptions, much of the GCSB media coverage has been superficial, and complicit in personal attacks and dismissive denials. Media had a vital role to play in answering the many questions around this Bill, and failed.
Read MoreWho's to blame for the abuse on Andrea Vance?
We're not at the bottom of this story yet, but I can't help but wonder if those of us in the media need to have a good hard look at ourselves
Read MoreBloggers v Journalists: Why can't we all get along?
In which I get things some off my chest about relations between bloggers and journalists and the coverage of the Labour Party conference
Read MoreAlasdair Thompson is wrong... but also, um, right
Yeah, he's a dinosaur and all that. Yes, it's given good fodder for comics, talkback and office wags. But Alasdair Thompson has a few points in his favour. And I've got a few questions about the media coverage
Read MoreFull credit, and why it's missing in NZ journalism
It's a childish practice that's all too common in New Zealand newsrooms and if we cared more about our professionalism and our audiences, it'd stop
Read MoreGreens break up with Nats: government and media response
Pundit’s scoop this week got a muted response, from both ministers and the media
Read MoreBurying the lead
For all the government secrecy, it seems that the SAS is back in Afghanistan, ready to be sent to the frontline. It says so in the paper on, er, page 35, paragraph eight.
Read MoreIn defence of Barry and the NBR
Bloggers have been pecking at NBR publisher Barry Colman after his very public swipe at online media. Thing is, in many ways he's right.
Read MoreKilling the messenger
By reading this article online, you may be complicit in the slow death of newspapers
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