New Zealand · Media
Media we read: New Zealand
7 outlets read every day for New Zealand, each with its published stance toward the sitting government. 6 are rated.
Each outlet is scored on five criteria from −2 (away from the sitting government) to +2 (toward it) — ownership 0.30, editorial line 0.30, coverage tone 0.15, status 0.15, third-party references 0.10. The weighted sum reads power at +0.5 and above (state when state-owned), opposition at −0.5 and below, independent between. Model-assisted, reviewed, correctable. How we rate outlets →
0 power · 1 state · 0 opposition · 5 independent · 1 not rated
| Outlet | Stance | Orientation | Confidence | Criteria | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Radio New Zealand | state | — | 0.90 | own +2 line 0 tone 0 status +2 3rd 0 | Radio New Zealand is the state broadcaster, generally neutral. |
| NZ Herald | independent | — | 0.90 | own 0 line 0 tone 0 status 0 3rd 0 | NZ Herald is a major newspaper in New Zealand, part of NZME. |
| Otago Daily Times | independent | — | 0.80 | own 0 line 0 tone 0 status 0 3rd 0 | Otago Daily Times is a mainstream regional newspaper in New Zealand. |
| Scoop | independent | — | 0.70 | own 0 line −1 tone −1 status 0 3rd 0 | Scoop is known for critical coverage of government in New Zealand. |
| Stuff.co.nz | independent | — | 0.90 | own 0 line 0 tone 0 status 0 3rd 0 | Stuff.co.nz is a major news site in New Zealand, part of Stuff Limited. |
| The National Business Review | independent | — | 0.80 | own 0 line 0 tone 0 status 0 3rd 0 | The National Business Review is a business-focused publication in New Zealand. |
| Radio Sport | not rated | — | 0.20 | own 0 line 0 tone 0 status 0 3rd 0 | Domain mismatch, likely not a known outlet. |
Criteria: own = ownership · line = editorial line · tone = coverage tone · status · 3rd = third-party references
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