Editorial Policy / Ethics Code
This Editorial Policy and Ethics Code sets out the standards that guide every story published on NNews. Our readers trust us to report the news fairly and accurately, and this code explains how we earn and keep that trust.
Independence
Our newsroom is independent. Editorial decisions are made by our editors and journalists, not by advertisers, sponsors, political interests or business partners. Advertising and sponsored content never influence our news coverage.
Verification
We verify stories twice before publishing, checking key facts against reliable sources and original documents wherever possible. We do not publish rumours as fact, and we clearly label unconfirmed information when we report on developing events.
Fairness and Accuracy
We report fairly, giving the people and organisations we write about a chance to respond. We correct errors openly under our Corrections Policy, and we do not publish material we know to be false or misleading.
No Plagiarism and Conflicts of Interest
Our journalism is original. We do not copy the work of others without attribution, and we always credit our sources. Our journalists must disclose any conflict of interest and must not accept gifts or payments that could affect their reporting.
Separation of News, Opinion and Advertising
News, opinion and advertising are kept clearly separate. Opinion pieces are labelled as opinion and reflect the views of their authors. Advertising is labelled as such and is never presented as news.
