AUCKLAND (EveningReport/Pacific Media Watch): An independent new digital media venture will be launched tonight with an extended one-on-one interview with investigative journalist Nicky Hager on the Snowden revelations about espionage against New Zealand's Pacific neighbours.
This e-media site is less tribal than a blog, is independent at its core, and driven by public interest Fourth Estate journalism principles, says founding editor Selwyn Manning, a journalist and political commentator.
EveningReport.nz is owned by his company Multimedia Investments Ltd (MILNZ.co.nz).
Manning has 22 years experience as a journalist, and he specialises in investigative journalism, politics, foreign affairs, intelligence and security analysis.
He is a regular commentator on radio in New Zealand, Australia, and abroad, and has delivered reportage and analysis via all expressions of media including: television, internet, newspapers and magazines.
He is also a former associate editor and chairman of the Pacific Media Centre.
Manning has established the EveningReport.nz because he believes New Zealanders are interested in following big issues and deserve a place to go where extensive-robust debate is encouraged irrespective of a person's politics or beliefs.
'Tired of infighting'
"I've become tired of the infighting on some of the progressive blogs, and I believe a wider audience should have an independently positioned outlet that is less interested in attack lines and more interested in extending debate on big issues," Manning said.
"So EveningReport.nz is more analysis, and Fourth Estate-based debate, as opposed to a polarising blog site.
"And as editor, I'm looking for well-researched, well argued submissions, from journalists and writers who wish to expand on current affairs reportage.
But I am also inviting submissions from people, irrespective of their background or community, who have something to contribute to the New Zealand debate."
A 'You Live' platform (which will go live by around Thursday) is a first for a New Zealand current affairs site.
The 'You Live' section provides a live text, live audio, and live video platform for the audience to debate issues in real time.
EveningReport 's editorial policy is "founded on public interest advocacy of humanitarianism, environmentalism, progressive economics, sustainable business practice, and security."
EveningReport.nz will launch at 8pm tonight.
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