The Tauranga Times maintains an ongoing commitment to accurate and fair reporting. Our editorial processes are designed to minimise errors before publication.
However, factual inaccuracies can occur despite diligent efforts by our journalists and editorial team.
When an error is identified, whether internally or through reader feedback, the Tauranga Times addresses it promptly and transparently.
Upon notification of a potential error, a member of our editorial team verifies the information.
If an error is confirmed, the published content will be rectified swiftly. The nature of the correction depends on the type and significance of the inaccuracy.
Corrections are recorded on this dedicated page, ensuring a clear public record of modifications.
The Tauranga Times distinguishes between several categories of post-publication amendments.
These involve specific inaccuracies in names, dates, figures, locations, or descriptions of events. For instance, misstating a financial amount or incorrectly identifying an individual falls under this category.
Such errors are corrected directly within the article, and a note indicating the correction will be appended to the relevant piece of content.
Sometimes, published information may be factually correct but presented in a way that is ambiguous, misleading, or could be misinterpreted without additional context.
Clarifications add necessary details or rephrase existing information to improve understanding without changing the fundamental facts. These are also noted within the article and on this page.
News reporting is often a continuous process. Stories may evolve as new information becomes available after initial publication.
While not strictly "errors," updates provide significant new developments or consequences that directly relate to a previously reported item. These are added to the original story and referenced here.
We encourage readers to notify us of any perceived inaccuracies. This feedback is reviewed by our editorial team.
To report a potential error, please send an email providing specific details to legal@taurangatimes.co.nz.
Include the URL of the article in question, describe the alleged error, and provide any supporting information you can offer.
The Tauranga Times is committed to journalistic integrity. Our corrections policy reflects this commitment to openly acknowledge and rectify mistakes.
This page serves as a public archive of all formal corrections and clarifications made to our published articles.
Each entry here provides details about the article, the original error, and the nature of the correction.
The date of the correction will also be recorded to maintain a transparent history of our content modifications.
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