JOUR602-Week-10

Who are these two men, and what's the story behind their photo?

• Sonny Bill Williams and Paul Gallen: Former rugby league stars set to face off in a highly anticipated boxing match, ending years of rivalry and negotiations.

• Sonny Bill Williams and David Nyika: Preparing for a rematch following Nyika's knockout defeat earlier this year.

• Paul Gallen and Mark Hunt: Announcing a charity boxing event for retired athletes to raise awareness about mental health.

• Justin Hodges and Lucas Browne: Celebrating their recent victories and preparing for a unified title bout.

Match the following World Leaders with their photo

• Mark Carney Prime Minister of Canada

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• Narendra Modi Prime Minister of India

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• Friedrich Merz Chancellor of Germany

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• Emmanuel Macron President of France

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• Ahmed al-Sharaa Interim President Syria

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NZ First leader and Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters recently had his head in his hands over declining standards in Parliament, but which of these insults has he used in Parliament to attack fellow MPs?

• Called Gerry Brownlee, current Parliamentary Speaker and former National MP and minister, an "illiterate woodwork teacher"

• Referred to Simon Bridges, former leader of the National Party, as a "cuckolded puppet".

• Accused Debbie Ngarewa-Packer, co-leader of Te Pāti Māori, of making a "retard comment".

• Told Labour and Green MPs not to "shout like a sick idiot".

Which of the following best describes the difference between misinformation and disinformation?

• Misinformation is deliberate, while disinformation is accidental.

• Misinformation is harmless, whereas disinformation always causes immediate harm.

• Misinformation is false information spread without intent to deceive, while disinformation is intentionally deceptive or misleading information.

• Misinformation only circulates online, while disinformation is spread through traditional media channels.

Why is verification considered a core principle of professional journalism?

• It helps journalists entertain their audience with dramatic storytelling.

• It ensures that all sources are given equal airtime, regardless of credibility.

• It allows journalists to publish information more quickly than their competitors.

• It upholds accuracy by confirming the truthfulness and reliability of information before publication.

Why was the suspension of three Te Pāti Māori MPs delayed, despite the Privileges Committee recommending the harshest penalty in New Zealand parliamentary history?

• The MPs submitted a formal apology, prompting reconsideration.

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  The Speaker ruled the punishment was unconstitutional.
  

• The government deferred the debate so the MPs could participate in the upcoming Budget process.

• The committee lacked the required majority to enforce the suspensions.

Match the following CEO or Chairman with the media organisation they head.

• Amber Easby CEO, Spinoff

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• Paul Thompson CEO, RNZ

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• Alastair Carruthers Chair, TVNZ

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• Michael Boggs CEO, NZME

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• Sinead Boucher Executive Chair, Stuff

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While New Zealand is proposing a law to ban under-16s from using social media entirely, the UK government is considering a different approach: implementing digital curfews that would restrict access after 10pm. A recent British survey of 16–21-year-olds revealed that many teens engage in risky or deceptive online behaviour.

According to the study, which of the following online behaviours was not reported by British teenagers?

• Pretending to be someone else online

• Lying about their age to access certain platforms

• Creating a fake or "burner" account

• Using AI tools to generate fake identities

Which of the following is not a commonly known conspiracy theory?

• The moon landing was faked by NASA.

• COVID-19 was caused by 5G technology.

• Climate change is a hoax invented by scientists.

• Photosynthesis is a government invention to control the weather.