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Posted November 27, 2013 09:04 · last edited November 27, 2013 09:09

So I have just lodged a complaint to the Press Council because of this article. http://www.stuff.co.nz/dominion-post/sport/9428646/Herbert-lost-the-respect-of-the-players

In particular, because it may have breached two principles outlined by the New Zealand Press Council. Namely:

Accuracy, Fairness and Balance

Publications should be bound at all times by accuracy, fairness and balance, and should not deliberately mislead or misinform readers by commission or omission. In articles of controversy or disagreement, a fair voice must be given to the opposition view.

Exceptions may apply for long-running issues where every side cannot reasonably be repeated on every occasion and in reportage of proceedings where balance is to be judged on a number of stories, rather than a single report

Comment and Fact

A clear distinction should be drawn between factual information and comment or opinion. An article that is essentially comment or opinion should be clearly presented as such. Cartoons are understood to be opinion.


As part of that of that process, I'm required to contact the editor of the publication outlining my complaint. Which I have done. Here is the extract of her email.


"As you have pointed out the piece carried no source nor comment from Ricki Herbert. This is because it was an opinion piece written by our soccer writer.

I note that you cite two principles breached under Press Council guidelines - comment and fact and accuracy, fairness and balance.

I would like to take this opportunity to assure you that the information gathered was from reliable sources close to Mr Herbert. As already stated this was an opinion piece so no comment from Mr Herbert was required."



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2ndBest edited November 27, 2013 09:09

So I have just lodged a complaint to the Press Council because of this article. http://www.stuff.co.nz/dominion-post/sport/9428646/Herbert-lost-the-respect-of-the-players

In particular, because it may have breached two principles outlined by the New Zealand Press Council. Namely:

  • Comment and Fact
  • Accuracy, Fairness and Balance

Accuracy, Fairness and Balance

Publications should be bound at all times by accuracy, fairness and balance, and should not deliberately mislead or misinform readers by commission or omission. In articles of controversy or disagreement, a fair voice must be given to the opposition view.

Exceptions may apply for long-running issues where every side cannot reasonably be repeated on every occasion and in reportage of proceedings where balance is to be judged on a number of stories, rather than a single report

Comment and Fact

A clear distinction should be drawn between factual information and comment or opinion. An article that is essentially comment or opinion should be clearly presented as such. Cartoons are understood to be opinion.

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As part of that of that process, I'm required to contact the editor of the publication outlining my complaint. Which I have done. Here is the extract of her email.


[quote]

"As you have pointed out the piece carried no source nor comment from Ricki Herbert. This is because it was an opinion piece written by our soccer writer.

I note that you cite two principles breached under Press Council guidelines - comment and fact and accuracy, fairness and balance.

I would like to take this opportunity to assure you that the information gathered was from reliable sources close to Mr Herbert. As already stated this was an opinion piece so no comment from Mr Herbert was required."



2ndBest edited November 27, 2013 09:09

So I have just lodged a complaint to the Press Council because of this article. http://www.stuff.co.nz/dominion-post/sport/9428646/Herbert-lost-the-respect-of-the-players

In particular, because it may have breached two principles outlined by the New Zealand Press Council. Namely:

  • Comment and Fact
  • Accuracy, Fairness and Balance

Accuracy, Fairness and Balance

Publications should be bound at all times by accuracy, fairness and balance, and should not deliberately mislead or misinform readers by commission or omission. In articles of controversy or disagreement, a fair voice must be given to the opposition view.

Exceptions may apply for long-running issues where every side cannot reasonably be repeated on every occasion and in reportage of proceedings where balance is to be judged on a number of stories, rather than a single report

Comment and Fact

A clear distinction should be drawn between factual information and comment or opinion. An article that is essentially comment or opinion should be clearly presented as such. Cartoons are understood to be opinion.


As part of that of that process, I'm required to contact the editor of the publication outlining my complaint. Which I have done. Here is the extract of her email.


"As you have pointed out the piece carried no source nor comment from Ricki Herbert. This is because it was an opinion piece written by our soccer writer.

I note that you cite two principles breached under Press Council guidelines - comment and fact and accuracy, fairness and balance.

I would like to take this opportunity to assure you that the information gathered was from reliable sources close to Mr Herbert. As already stated this was an opinion piece so no comment from Mr Herbert was required."



2ndBest edited November 27, 2013 09:08

So I have just lodged a complaint to the Press Council because of this article. http://www.stuff.co.nz/dominion-post/sport/9428646/Herbert-lost-the-respect-of-the-players

In particular, because it may have breached two principles outlined by the New Zealand Press Council. Namely:

  • Comment and Fact
  • Accuracy, Fairness and Balance

Accuracy, Fairness and Balance

Publications should be bound at all times by accuracy, fairness and balance, and should not deliberately mislead or misinform readers by commission or omission. In articles of controversy or disagreement, a fair voice must be given to the opposition view.

Exceptions may apply for long-running issues where every side cannot reasonably be repeated on every occasion and in reportage of proceedings where balance is to be judged on a number of stories, rather than a single report

Comment and Fact

A clear distinction should be drawn between factual information and comment or opinion. An article that is essentially comment or opinion should be clearly presented as such. Cartoons are understood to be opinion.


As part of that of that process, I'm required to contact the editor of the publication outlining my complaint. Which I have done. Here is the extract of her email.


"As you have pointed out the piece carried no source nor comment from Ricki Herbert. This is because it was an opinion piece written by our soccer writer.

I note that you cite two principles breached under Press Council guidelines - comment and fact and accuracy, fairness and balance.

I would like to take this opportunity to assure you that the information gathered was from reliable sources close to Mr Herbert. As already stated this was an opinion piece so no comment from Mr Herbert was required."



2ndBest edited November 27, 2013 09:07

So I have just lodged a complaint to the Press Council because of this article. http://www.stuff.co.nz/dominion-post/sport/9428646/Herbert-lost-the-respect-of-the-players

In particular, because it may have breached two principles outlined by the New Zealand Press Council. Namely:

  • Comment and Fact
  • Accuracy, Fairness and Balance

Accuracy, Fairness and Balance

Publications should be bound at all times by accuracy, fairness and balance, and should not deliberately mislead or misinform readers by commission or omission. In articles of controversy or disagreement, a fair voice must be given to the opposition view.

Exceptions may apply for long-running issues where every side cannot reasonably be repeated on every occasion and in reportage of proceedings where balance is to be judged on a number of stories, rather than a single report

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Comment and Fact

A clear distinction should be drawn between factual information and comment or opinion. An article that is essentially comment or opinion should be clearly presented as such. Cartoons are understood to be opinion.



As part of that of that process, I'm required to contact the editor of the publication outlining my complaint. Which I have done. Here is the extract of her email.


[quote]As you have pointed out the piece carried no source nor comment from Ricki Herbert. This is because it was an opinion piece written by our soccer writer.

I note that you cite two principles breached under Press Council guidelines - comment and fact and accuracy, fairness and balance.

I would like to take this opportunity to assure you that the information gathered was from reliable sources close to Mr Herbert. As already stated this was an opinion piece so no comment from Mr Herbert was required.



2ndBest edited November 27, 2013 09:05

So I have just lodged a complaint to the Press Council because of this article. http://www.stuff.co.nz/dominion-post/sport/9428646/Herbert-lost-the-respect-of-the-players

In particular, because it may have breached two principles outlined by the New Zealand Press Council. Namely:

  • Comment and Fact
  • Accuracy, Fairness and Balance

Accuracy, Fairness and Balance
Publications should be bound at all times by accuracy, fairness and balance, and should not deliberately mislead or misinform readers by commission or omission. In articles of controversy or disagreement, a fair voice must be given to the opposition view.
Exceptions may apply for long-running issues where every side cannot reasonably be repeated on every occasion and in reportage of proceedings where balance is to be judged on a number of stories, rather than a single report
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Comment and Fact

A clear distinction should be drawn between factual information and comment or opinion. An article that is essentially comment or opinion should be clearly presented as such. Cartoons are understood to be opinion.


As part of that of that process, I'm required to contact the editor of the publication outlining my complaint. Which I have done. Here is the extract of her email.

[quote]

As you have pointed out the piece carried no source nor comment from Ricki Herbert. This is because it was an opinion piece written by our soccer writer.

I note that you cite two principles breached under Press Council guidelines - comment and fact and accuracy, fairness and balance.

I would like to take this opportunity to assure you that the information gathered was from reliable sources close to Mr Herbert. As already stated this was an opinion piece so no comment from Mr Herbert was required.