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  "description": "10 News Stories They Chose Not to Tell You",
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  "textContent": "**This is edition 2026/077 of the _Ten@10_ newsletter.**\n\nHi all,\n\nThis is the Ten@10, where I collate and summarise ten news items you generally won't see in the mainstream media.\n\nEnjoy!\n\n* * *\n\n## 1. Is New Zealand’s political media broken?\n\nBryce Edwards\n\n  * 🏛️ A messy feud between parliamentary journalists is more than gossip—it exposes deeper dysfunction within New Zealand’s tightly knit political media “village.”\n  * 🍷 The scandal stems from a 2025 pre-Budget drinks event hosted by Nicola Willis, where a heated exchange allegedly involved offensive and homophobic language between senior journalists.\n  * 🤐 The most striking issue is the year-long silence from major media outlets, who failed to report serious allegations involving one of their own.\n  * ⚖️ TVNZ reportedly used high-powered lawyers to discourage coverage, creating a “chilling effect” and raising concerns about a state broadcaster suppressing scrutiny.\n  * 🛑 Media figures admitted the perception of journalists protecting colleagues is accurate, with some even trying to block others from reporting the story.\n  * 🎟️ A “club mentality” within the press gallery—fearing loss of access to political insiders and events—appears to have discouraged transparency.\n  * 📺 The incident reflects poorly on public broadcasting standards, especially when legal pressure is used to shield staff from accountability.\n  * 🧭 The story’s sudden emergence coincides with rising tensions between the Government and TVNZ, including disputes over reporting and alleged political interference.\n  * 🧨 The timing suggests the scandal may be politically weaponised, landing amid a broader campaign of pressure against TVNZ by government figures.\n  * 🔍 While the allegations are newsworthy, their release also fits into a larger narrative of political-media conflict and strategic leaks.\n  * 🌐 Overall, the episode highlights a small, insular media ecosystem that may be prioritising relationships and access over public accountability.\n\n\n\nRead More\n\n### This post is for subscribers only\n\nBecome a member to get access to all content\n\nSubscribe now",
  "title": "Your Daily Ten@10 - 2026/077",
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