Trust in New Zealand’s mainstream media plummets to new lows

New Zealand’s faith in media dips as more Kiwis opt out of negative, low-quality news sources.

By Rebel News

A recent report by the AUT Research Centre for Journalism, Media and Democracy indicates a substantial decline in public trust towards New Zealand’s mainstream media.

Findings from the fifth annual Trust in News report, based on a 2023 survey, reveal a huge drop in trust from 42% to 33% over the past year, falling well below the global average of 40%.

Notably, Kiwis are increasingly choosing to avoid news altogether due to perceptions of negativity or poor quality. The report suggests that 75% of respondents now actively sidestep news to some degree, with 16% avoiding it often, 42% sometimes, and 17% occasionally.

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