LEFT-CENTER BIAS
These media sources have a slight to moderate liberal bias. They often publish factual information that utilizes loaded words (wording that attempts to influence an audience by appeals to emotion or stereotypes) to favor liberal causes. These sources are generally trustworthy for information but may require further investigation. See all Left-Center sources.
- Overall, we rate The Spinoff as Left-Center biased based on editorial positions that moderately favor the left. We also rate them as High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing and a clean fact-check record.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEFT-CENTER
Factual Reporting: HIGH
Country: New Zealand
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rank: EXCELLENT
Media Type: Website
Traffic/Popularity: High Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
Founded in 2014, The Spinoff is a New Zealand-based independent media organization. It began with a focus on New Zealand TV and culture, later expanding to include business, politics, Māori perspectives, and more.
Read more on New Zealand media and government.
Funded by / Ownership
The Spinoff Group owns the Spinoff. The platform derives revenue through advertising, content partnerships, sponsorships, and a podcast network.
Analysis / Bias
The Spinoff offers a broad spectrum of content, including daily news, features, and opinions on topics like society, media, and sports. It also features exclusive video and podcast series. Articles and headlines use moderately loaded language such as this Let’s Get Wellington Moving was a giant waste of time. This story, like all others reviewed, is properly sourced from credible outlets like Stuff.
Although it doesn’t have a separate opinion section, opinion pieces are clearly marked. Further, they frequently report on politics and tend to cover both sides; however, our review indicates more favor the left, such as this in support of workers’ rights The hard-won, and swiftly lost, dream of Fair Pay Agreements and social issues Congratulations, She’s a Boy: I have my very first shaving lesson. In general, The Spinoff holds left-leaning editorial biases and reports news accurately.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate The Spinoff as Left-Center biased based on editorial positions that moderately favor the left. We also rate them as High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing and a clean fact-check record. (D. Van Zandt 12/26/2023)
Source: https://thespinoff.co.nz/
Last Updated on December 26, 2023 by Media Bias Fact Check
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