Archive - Cranmer’s Substack

May 2025

Former Dominion Editor: 'Fed up with the bias'

Karl du Fresne expresses his frustration with the decline in editorial standards.

May 21 •

A postcard from Auckland

sent with thanks and gratitude

May 20 •

Election Lessons from Abroad

The recent general elections in Australia and Canada provide some lessons for our own politicians.

May 19 •

Six Golden Rules for Trustworthy Media

Taking a page from Orwell, could clear, honest writing fix journalism’s credibility crisis?

May 13 •

NZME’s New Chapter and the Six Challenges Undermining Media Trust

After months of negotiation, the path forward for NZME is now clear.

May 11 •

April 2025

Winds of Change: Defining Woman and Sex

After years of rancour and division, political leaders in the UK and NZ have welcomed developments in both countries that bring clarity to the gender…

Apr 27 •

NZME’s Future: Fresh Governance, Shareholder Value, and Balanced News

News organisations are no longer gatekeepers but curators of content - this is a new paradigm that, in my view, the New Zealand Herald has yet to…

Apr 20 •

March 2025

Albanese announces Australian Federal Election for May 3

The Australian PM launches the Campaign of Fear which commentators believe could be the ugliest and most negative in recent years.

Mar 30 •

Auckland Council backs Eden Park Upgrade over Waterfront Stadium

Auckland Council delivered an emphatic 17-2 vote in favour of Eden Park preferring cautious pragmatism over ambition.

Mar 27 •

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