JOUR602 Week 4

Which of these does NOT adhere to the rules of good newswriting?

• A statement that is overly verbose or biased.
• A clear and straightforward summary.
• An unbiased report of events.
• A concise and factual statement.

Which of these is the intro, bearing in mind that the intro is the shop window of a story, giving the reader the most important or dramatic information?

• The Ministry of Primary Industries said the HSDM1 strain, circulating in Europe, Asia and recently Australia, poses a serious threat to New Zealand’s poultry industry.

• Officials warn egg, turkey and chicken prices could rise and supplies fall if the virus spreads through commercial flocks.

• A potentially deadly bird flu strain has been detected in Napier, raising fears of a repeat of the 2015 outbreak that killed thousands of birds.
  

• Massey University rural studies head Professor Maurice Heed said a confirmed case in a commercial turkey flock means the sector is entering “a period of high risk”.

Which of these are WHO intros

• Doctors are warning allergy season is hitting earlier—and harder—than ever before.

• A hidden camera law could soon reshape how retailers tackle shoplifting.

• Freshwater levels in Lake Taupō have dropped to their lowest point in a decade.

• Teen volunteers are transforming abandoned lots into buzzing community gardens.

• Firefighters battled through the night to save homes from a fast-moving bushfire.

Which statement best describes the purpose of the intro in a news story?

• It provides background information and context before the main news.

• It presents quotes from sources to add interest.

• It summarises the most newsworthy information and tells the reader what the story is about.

• It explains the reporter’s opinion about the event.

A news intro should include as much detail as possible so the reader fully understands the story before continuing.

• True

• False

Why were concerns raised about possible government influence over TVNZ’s news coverage in March 2026 after a 1News story about gangs?

• The Prime Minister publicly ordered TVNZ to withdraw the story.

• The TVNZ board chair contacted Broadcasting Minister Paul Goldsmith after the story — which reported gang members had overtaken police numbers — had irritated the government.

• Police demanded TVNZ remove crime statistics from the report.

• TVNZ journalists admitted they had coordinated the story with opposition politicians.

Why has the Strait of Hormuz become a major focus of global concern during the 2026 Iran war?

• It is the only naval base used by the United States in the region.

• It is the location of Iran’s nuclear weapons facilities.

• It is the main shipping route for grain exports from the Middle East.

• It carries around one-fifth of the world’s oil supply, so disruptions can affect global energy prices.

Which pair of ministers correctly matches the portfolios of Finance and Foreign Affairs in the current New Zealand government?

• Nicola Willis – Finance; Winston Peters – Foreign Affairs

• Paul Goldsmith – Finance; Judith Collins – Foreign Affairs

• Nicola Willis – Finance; David Seymour – Foreign Affairs

• Simeon Brown – Finance; Winston Peters – Foreign Affairs

Which combination of sporting events has been disrupted or postponed because of the current Middle East conflict?

• The Wimbledon tennis championships and the Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix

• The Rugby World Cup and the Tour de France

• The Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Formula 1 Grands Prix and the World Endurance Championship race in Qatar

• The UEFA Champions League final and the Olympic Games

Why are experts warning that deepfakes could be especially dangerous during the current Iran war?

• Deepfake technology can secretly track troop movements through satellite imagery.

• Deepfakes can automatically launch cyber-attacks on enemy infrastructure.

• Deepfakes can disable military communication satellites.

• Deepfake videos could make it appear that political or military leaders have ordered attacks that never happened.