Winston Peters castigates ‘clickbait’ TV news story – before it even goes to air

In a curious election year development, the NZ First leader has hit out at a Newshub report for its ‘sensationalist, wilful misrepresentation of the facts’, many hours before it is broadcast.   New Zealand First leader Winston Peters has provided Newshub with a dream promotion for their 6pm news bulletin tonight. In a furious press release, … Read more

The Bulletin: Fishing proposals land boatload of controversy

Good morning, and welcome to The Bulletin. In today’s edition: Fishing proposals hook controversy from those outside industry, provincial growth fund slow to create jobs, and Waitangi Dildo Thrower hit with trespass notice. A major overhaul of the way New Zealand’s fishing industry works has been proposed in a discussion paper put out by the government. Minister … Read more