QUESTIONABLE SOURCE
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- Overall, we rate NZReport.com as Least Biased due to its mix of republished content from sources like The Conversation and original reporting without a clear ideological stance. We also rate them as Questionable due to a complete lack of transparency and serving as an imposter news site.
Detailed Report
Questionable Reasoning: Imposter Site, Lack of Transparency
Bias Rating: LEAST BIASED (0.0)
Factual Reporting: MIXED (6.1)
Country: Unknown
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: N/A
Media Type: Website
Traffic/Popularity: Minimal Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: LOW CREDIBILITY
History
NZ Report is an online news platform that covers politics, economics, and global news. The website features articles on both international and New Zealand-specific news. However, specific details regarding its founding date, ownership, and editorial team are not readily available on the site. There is no information about where the source originates.
Funded by / Ownership
The website does not publicly disclose its ownership or how it is funded. A “Support Us” section suggests that readers can subscribe to NZ for $2.50 per week to access ad-free news and exclusive opinion articles. However, it also notes that they are not accepting new subscribers at this time, leaving the primary funding sources unclear.
Analysis / Bias
NZReport.com publishes a mix of original and republished content, with some articles labeled as sourced from external publications. For example, the article “NZ Government’s Plan to Double Exports: Easier Said Than Done” is republished from The Conversation. The site also covers U.S. politics, such as in the article “Idaho Same-Sex Marriage,” indicating a broader international focus beyond New Zealand. The article cites Pew Research, Idaho Statesman, and government sources such as supremecourt.gov. While NZReport.com cites government sources in some articles, the site’s ownership and editorial oversight remain unclear.
The website features an opinion section; however, when you click the link, you are asked to pay $2.50 per week to access the content. This source lacks transparency and is considered an imposter site as it mimics a credible news site.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate NZReport.com as Least Biased due to its mix of republished content from sources like The Conversation and original reporting without a clear ideological stance. We also rate them as Questionable due to a complete lack of transparency and serving as an imposter news site. (M. Huitsing 02/02/2025)
Source: https://nzreport.com/
Last Updated on February 2, 2025 by Media Bias Fact Check
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