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The Incredible Multiverse of NZ Journalism

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The Incredible Multiverse of NZ Journalism

There's a very strange thing that happens in New Zealand journalism - and it happens a lot

David Farrier
May 16, 2022
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The Incredible Multiverse of NZ Journalism

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Hi,

Someone call Dr Strange or Ke Huy Quan — New Zealand journalism has slipped into the multiverse.

I first noticed I’d slipped into my own timeline — separate to the rest of New Zealand — when 1News reported on an independent review being launched into Arise Megachurch:

"NZ mega church accused of mistreatment towards interns and volunteers" -OneNews April 14

This was the lead story one 1News on April 14, and breathlessly reported two things:

  1. T…

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