SDTs found at NZ Herald as it faces tougher times.
It has come to light that there could possibly be discontent
and SDTs at the NZ Herald in the future. Several close sources have suggested
that some journalists may not entirely be satisfied with their pay levels.
At
the same time, it has also emerged that some journalist might possibly be a
little “flexible” and may indeed be, at times “inventive” with what we often
tend to call “the truth”.
One source said “sometimes they never say who said
what”; they simply attribute their so-called “knowledge” to “sources”.
It has emerged, that some of the Herald’s sources may not be
as reliable as my sources. A close source revealed that the Herald may rely on some
sources who, in turn rely on yet other sources.
Researchers have suggested that this reliance on “sources”
was once termed “gossip” or even the now derogatory term “Chinese whispers”.
It
has been reported, however, that the NZ Herald may well have officially banned
the use of the word “gossip” in favour of the term “source driven truths” or SDTs
for short. However, it has been confirmed that there has been no confirmation of
phone hacking by the newspaper. However, it has been revealed that if phones have been hacked, no steps
will be left taken to find out those responsible.
A key source stated that “any
tapping discovered will be uncovered along with any boozy lunches and other such naughty goings-on.” The source
went on to say “we will force it (that is the taps) to
the surface and that no leaks should not be believed”.
It is understood that if any investigation is forthcoming,
it will be conducted. A reliable source stated that a source told her so.
