The Post mixing opinion and fact

A great example of media bias in this The Post story about the failure of Tory Whanau to get re-elected to Council. This is meant to be a news story, not a column. But look at how they mix opinion and fact.

But Whanau’s personal problems were overshadowed by the bigger problems she inherited as mayor, including a massive infrastructure deficit thanks to years of neglect by previous councils.

The part in bold is an opinion, yet it is expressed as an uncontested fact. This is an example of why media trust is disappearing.

But she also inherited a CBD that was in desperate need of investment

Again, that is an opinion, presented as a fact.

This would be fine in an opinion column, but not fine in a so called news story.