The Trust in News report from Aotearoa New Zealand in 2024, produced by the AUT research center for Journalism, Media and Democracy (JMAD), presents
The Trust in News report from Aotearoa New Zealand in 2024, produced by the AUT research center for Journalism, Media and Democracy (JMAD), presents a comprehensive analysis of the current state of trust in news within the country. The findings indicate a significant decline in trust over recent years, with general trust in news falling by 20% from 2020 to 2024. The report highlights several factors contributing to this trend, including concerns over bias, misinformation, and the influence of political and commercial interests on journalistic content. Despite the challenges, there remains a portion of the population that actively seeks out reputable news sources, indicating a nuanced landscape of news consumption and trust. This decline in trust in news is contextualized within broader trends of media consumption, the impact of social media, and the challenges facing the news industry globally.
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