The Christchurch Civic Creche Case

News Reports Index

2003 Sept



New Zealand Herald
September 13, 2003

Edwards under fire



Dunedin author Lynley Hood, who is campaigning for a royal commission into the Christchurch Civic Creche case, has complained to TVNZ that Brian Edwards "ambushed" her in a hostile interview.

In a formal complaint to TVNZ chief executive Ian Fraser, Hood claims Edwards' political affiliations had prejudiced his view of the sex-abuse case against former creche worker Peter Ellis. She says Edwards breached broadcasting standards on balance, impartiality and fairness.