12 Jun 2023

RNZ CEO Paul Thompson on investigation into the altering of Reuters articles

From Nine To Noon, 11:05 am on 12 June 2023

RNZ has launched an independent review following revelations an RNZ staffer altered Reuters copy to include-pro Russian propaganda and added-in incorrect details about the war in Ukraine.

Two hundred and fifty articles dating back to January last year have been audited, and sixteen are now known to have been altered by a digital journalist, whom RNZ has placed on leave.

Kathryn Ryan speaks to RNZ's chief executive and Editor in Chief, Paul Thompson.

A microphone with the RNZ logo on it.

Photo: RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly