Spin and Counter Offensive, How NZ Deals with Bad News. Contaminated with Cruelty

If you want examples of how spin and counter offensive are used to cover-up bad news in New Zealand you don’t have to look far. You could choose to examine the way the report into poor quality early years child care was handled, or you could turn your attention to the way investigative journalists have…

Widespread Cruelty in NZ Dairy Industry Exposed

Farmwatch NZ has conducted a robust investigation into widespread cruelty in the New Zealand dairy industry. Their report was presented to the public on ‘Sunday’ TV1 @ 7:00 pm. The footage was sent to the NZ Ministry of Primary Industries 2 months ago, but the regulator has yet to take action against the people responsible.…

Angora Rabbit Shearing in New Zealand, $75 bucks.

You may’ve already seen PETA’s horrific video of live Angora rabbits being plucked in China (warning this video is very graphic). . The abominable treatment of these rabbits has caused shockwaves around the world and PETA has called on retailers and consumers to stop buying Angora products. New Zealand has got something of a reputation…

Kaikoura Firearm Chase and The Roar

Local police are collecting evidence after a firearm incident at around 5.15am last Saturday morning in Kaikoura. Police Sargent Barry Hansen said a man pulled a firearm on another man and “chased him round town” he didn’t have any information as to whether the two men were known to each other. Senior constable, Andy Grant, in…