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Tinihanga

te reo Māori: (verb[-tia]/noun) /ˈtɪnihʌŋə/ trickery, to deceive, dupe, mislead, to be hypocritical, false, etc.

‘If you torture the data long enough, it will confess to anything.’

- Ronald H. Coase, Economist and author

Exposing deceptive, hypocritical and false narratives, the misleading use of experts and exaggerated government numbers in the news is critical to a free press. Often tinihanga can be subtle, but may have a significant effect over time.

NZ Herald links “Threat from Outer Space” to NZ News Essentials – Part 2

September 19, 2023 by NZ News Essentials

Let’s look at the flimsy support for an accusation of misinformation.

Did Hipkins learn the meaning of ‘compulsory’ from the podium of truth?

September 11, 2023 by NZ News Essentials

How many are still on the team of 5 million?

NZ Herald links “Threat from Outer Space” to NZ News Essentials – Part 1

September 11, 2023 by NZ News Essentials

It’s better to be talked about than not talked about.

Media advertising hypocrisy

September 11, 2023 by NZ News Essentials

Paid attack ad against Christopher Luxon, masked as front page news, exposes MSM double standards.

The Centrist stands up for free speech with Stop Co-Governance

September 4, 2023 by NZ News Essentials

There are laws about defamation for a reason. The Centrist is the new sheriff to help enforce them.

Does the NZ Herald even see what this cartoon is saying to Act and NZ First supporters? 

September 4, 2023 by NZ News Essentials

NZ Herald cartoon depicts Act and NZ First as a rat and a snake.

Climate change is political theatre in New Zealand

August 28, 2023 by NZ News Essentials

Climate change policies = more government.

Should One News be subject to the election rules?

August 28, 2023 by NZ News Essentials

The latest Varian poll smells a lot like campaigning by One News.

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