Radio New Zealand

RNZ is New Zealand's independent public service multimedia organisation and is a Crown entity established under the Radio New Zealand Act 1995. It has a specific role under the Civil Defence Emergency Management Act as the designated Lifeline Utility radio broadcaster in the event of a Civil Defence emergency. RNZ provides audiences with trusted and independent news and current affairs, a range of diverse programmes, podcasts and series both on-air and online in accordance with the Radio New Zealand Charter.

40%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermines the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
Analysis.OverallConflictOfInterestScore * 0.3F + Analysis.OverallBiasScore * 0.3F + Analysis.DeceptivenessScore * 0.3F + Analysis.ReadabilityScore * 0.1F

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

The Daily's Verdict

This news site has a poor reputation for journalistic standards and is not considered a reliable news source.

Bias

20%

Examples:

  • An Air New Zealand plane. Photo: RNZ / Nate McKinnon Sustainable transport researcher Dr Paul Callister said Air New Zealand’s climate target was unrealistic and was never going to be achieved.
  • Professor Sara Walton from the University of Otago’s climate change research network said industry leaders in the climate and emissions space were crucial.

Conflicts of Interest

50%

Examples:

  • An Air New Zealand plane. Photo: RNZ / Nate McKinnon Sustainable transport researcher Dr Paul Callister said Air New Zealand’s climate target was unrealistic and was never going to be achieved.

Contradictions

45%

Examples:

  • Air New Zealand is considering a new near-term carbon emissions reduction target.
  • Air New Zealand remains committed to reaching net zero carbon emissions by 2050.
  • Professor Sara Walton from the University of Otago’s climate change research network said industry leaders in the climate and emissions space were crucial. Profit motive may lead to companies ignoring long-term environmental goals.
  • Sustainable transport researcher Dr Paul Callister said Air New Zealand’s climate target was unrealistic and was never going to be achieved.

Deceptions

35%

Examples:

  • An Air New Zealand plane. Photo: RNZ / Nate McKinnon
  • He called for national emission reduction regulations for airlines.
  • Professor Sara Walton from the University of Otago’s climate change research network said industry leaders in the climate and emissions space were crucial. 'If we do not support a science based decarbonisation transition then we can quickly digress into setting voluntary targets that are meaningless in terms of meeting essential carbon budgets.' A 2050 net zero commitment is not enough... We need 2030 commitments to help mitigate and stay within the carbon budgets for a 2 degree world. It is incredibly disappointing to see any company move away from such ambition.
  • Sustainable transport researcher Dr Paul Callister said Air New Zealand’s climate target was unrealistic and was never going to be achieved.

Recent Articles

  • Air New Zealand Abandons 2030 Carbon Emissions Reduction Target: Challenges in Obtaining Cleaner Fuels and More Efficient Aircraft

    Air New Zealand Abandons 2030 Carbon Emissions Reduction Target: Challenges in Obtaining Cleaner Fuels and More Efficient Aircraft

    Broke On: Tuesday, 30 July 2024 Air New Zealand has abandoned its 2030 carbon emissions reduction target due to challenges in obtaining cleaner fuels and more efficient aircraft, citing potential delays in fleet renewal plans and global manufacturing issues. The airline remains committed to achieving net zero carbon emissions by mid-century.