National news service goes live

Sun Media general manager Jay Burston, left, and directors Brian and Claire Rogers launch new national news website Newsie.

Newsie is a new nationwide news website that is 100 per cent New Zealand-owned, operated and staffed.

It's a unique and powerful new concept: A cooperative effort of independent publishers the length and breadth of New Zealand, united in their commitment to pool resources and to create a truly independent and balanced national news service.

Newsie is in the early stages of development and we invite you to come along for the ride on this exciting journey.

We'll be adding many more independent publishers to the pool in coming months, along with freelancers throughout the country and offering New Zealanders their own voice.

We have secured reliable and balanced sources of international and national news, and sports feeds, so as Newsie grows and expands there'll be more to read, opportunity to comment and give feedback.

This is truly a news-site for New Zealanders, by New Zealanders, who at last have the chance to make it their own.

Newsie will have an incredible depth of regional and national coverage, thanks to our media partners. They are the eyes and ears of their communities and are committed to feeding a rich variety of important regional news, colourful stories of New Zealanders and some entertaining tales.

Clickbait is banned; the Kardashians outlawed… Newsie will have real news about Kiwis and we'll never ask you if you can believe what happens next. Tramps will not buy Ferraris and celebrities will have to earn a mention, not merely get a haircut or change spouse.

Reader news tips are welcomed and encouraged - you can contact us on 0800 876500 or newsdesk@newsie.co.nz

And why the name Newsie?

Newsie is an old term, coined circa 1875 as a historical nickname for newsboys, journalists and the like whose mission it was to deliver the real, important news to the readers – exactly what we're looking to achieve.

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