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Edwards on Politics
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The challenge facing journalism and democracy

ANALYSIS: Local democracy has already been harmed by the decline in the news coverage of local councils.

WATCH: NBR political editor Brent Edwards speaks with Nicholas Pointon.

Brent Edwards Thu, 07 Mar 2024

More than 30 years ago there were signs of trouble for the news media.

Many chose to ignore the warnings, particularly those in electronic media who wrongly believed they were insulated from the challenges faced by newspapers.

The first big shock (probably) came when the Auckland Star closed in the

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Brent Edwards Thu, 07 Mar 2024
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