13 Oct 2024

Study shows New Zealanders are avoiding the news

From Sunday Morning, 8:37 am on 13 October 2024

New Zealanders have some of the highest rates of avoiding the news compared to other countries. According to a new study, 60 percent of Kiwis admitted to avoiding the news, for reasons such as lack of trust or the way it impacts their mood. 

Dr Alex Beattie from Victoria University in Wellington is the lead author of the study and joins Jim to discuss the findings. 

Woman holding hands over ears with eyes closed (Photo by Frédéric Cirou / AltoPress / PhotoAlto via AFP)

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