Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

Media Council Upholds Complaint Against RNZ's Misleading Headline

6/17/2025

32 3

Summary

Story summary

A complaint against RNZ was upheld by the Media Council for a misleading headline on Hamilton's February 2025 heatwave, which violated journalistic standards. Despite RNZ's efforts to amend the headline, the Council determined it still misrepresented the climate scientist's uncertainty. However, two other complaints regarding RNZ headlines were dismissed.

1 of 1

Story summary

A complaint against RNZ was upheld by the Media Council for a misleading headline on Hamilton's February 2025 heatwave, which violated journalistic standards. Despite RNZ's efforts to amend the headline, the Council determined it still misrepresented the climate scientist's uncertainty. However, two other complaints regarding RNZ headlines were dismissed.