Revealed: The news media outlets that Kiwis trust the most

‘Trump fatigue’ is putting Kiwis off the news, with trust in media still low – new report

Getty ImagesThe news media is doing its best to keep everyone up to speed with the pace of Donald Trump’s radical changes to the world order. But in Aotearoa New Zealand, where avoiding news is more common than in other countries, many of us are blocking our ears to it all. In 2025, “Trump fatigue” is now one of the key reasons 73% of New Zealanders say they actively avoid the news to some extent. For context, in Finland (where trust in news is …

Revealed: The news media outlets that Kiwis trust the most

Who are the most trusted news media organisations in New Zealand? A new survey suggests trust in news outlets is stabilising but it is still low by...

Trust in mainstream media in NZ falls to new record low - Daily Telegraph NZ

The 2025 Trust in News report reveals trust in legacy mainstream media in New Zealand has continued its sharp decline, falling to just 32%, down from 53% in 2020. Public scepticism is increasingly driven by perceptions of political bias, sensationalism, and the blurring of opinion and fact in reporting. A majority of respondents cited concerns about misleading headlines and biased journalism. Many New Zealanders are also actively avoiding news d…

2025 Trust in Journalism survey

The 2025 AUT Trust in Journalism Survey has just been released. Key aspects are: Only 32% (-21% from 2020) of NZers trust most of the news most of the time Trust in news in NZ at 32% is equal to the US at 32% and below Uk 36%, Canada 39% and Australia 40%. People on the left mostly trust Radio NZ, TVNZ and mistrust NewstalkZB People on the right mostly trust NewstalkZB and mistrust RNZ, TVNZ, Stuff and Newsroom The NZ Herald is fairly neutral t…

Trust in media stabilising, report shows - Expert Reaction - Science Media Centre

Trust in New Zealand’s news brands has increased over the past year, according to new surveying. Authors of the Trust in News in Aotearoa New Zealand report say it’s an early sign of stabilisation after five years of sharp decline. The report also found that approximately 60% of New Zealanders are ‘uncomfortable’ with news produced by AI. The Science Media Centre asked experts to comment.  Associate Professor James Hollings, Journalism Programme…