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Labour Demands Resignations Over TVNZ's Crime Reporting Controversy

3/4/2026

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A cabinet minister confirmed TVNZ's board chair discussed concerns about journalists' reporting on crime statistics before a follow-up story on the Government's successes aired.
Labour leader Chris Hipkins called for resignations from board members, citing editorial independence.
Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith said he received a call from the board chair about the reporting.
After criticism over a prior gang-numbers report, 1News aired a belated story noting fewer violent crime victims.

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A cabinet minister confirmed TVNZ's board chair discussed concerns about journalists' reporting on crime statistics before a follow-up story on the Government's successes aired.
Labour leader Chris Hipkins called for resignations from board members, citing editorial independence.
Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith said he received a call from the board chair about the reporting.
After criticism over a prior gang-numbers report, 1News aired a belated story noting fewer violent crime victims.