A defamation case between Don Brash and Matthew Hooton over allegations of dishonesty in Brash's advocacy for Māori rights is being heard in the court of appeal, with both sides arguing over the impact of public comments and the adequacy of an apology.
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defamatory remarks in public discourse
‘Relentless attack’ or ‘fuel on the fire’? Brash v Hooton in the court of appealStacked weekly counts; colour by lean. “n/a” covers government and iwi-Māori sources where lean isn't applicable.
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