Sourcing images and videos from social media is acceptable with the permission from an editor/newsroom leader, who will give the matter careful consideration. We recognise that social media can be a public platform, but we must be also conscious of copyright and other legal issues. Social media useWe recognise social media is an important distribution and promotion channel for our journalism. We are courteous and patient on social media and do not engage in pile-ons. Scope of this CodeThis Editorial Code of Ethics (“Code”) governs NZME Limited and its subsidiaries (together “NZME”) editorial operations, and the conduct of directors, editors, journalists and any other contributor to any NZME-owned publication, whether an employee, consultant or independent contractor, when they represent NZME.

Source: New Zealand Herald October 03, 2023 12:05 UTC