Aotearoa / New Zealand

Duelling opinion pieces have been published this morning about the standoff between police and Stuff, after the news website posted police audio from the night fugitive dad Tom Phillips was shot dead. In a rare move, Police Commissioner Richard Chambers has explained the fears police had over the radio communications being heard by the public; in response the website's editor in chief has shot back outlining his rationale. RNZ is publishing both pieces in full below.

I don't know that I can fairly summarise the statements so you'll have to read them for yourself. I'm interested to hear thoughts on if the concerns are valid and if Stuff's response is appropriate.