25 Jun 2023

Mediawatch for 25 June 2023

From Mediawatch, 9:08 am on 25 June 2023

Mediawatch looks at how a scoop revealing that ethnicity is factored into surgery waiting lists sparked strong debate - and even a campaign to stop it. But it turned out to be nothing new.  

Also, startling survey results that end up in our news even if they don't stand up to scrutiny - and a leading local independent radio station that's changed hands after more than 50 years on air. 

The New Zealand Herald's front page reveals the Auckland surgery waiting list policy on Monday.

The New Zealand Herald's front page reveals the Auckland surgery waiting list policy on Monday. Photo: New Zealand Herald