New Zealand journalist feted for brutal takedown of minor party politician

Tova O'Brien's interview with Jami-Lee Ross, who has been accused of spreading misinformation, praised as a masterclass'

A New Zealand journalist is being praised around the world for her determined effort to shut down the spread of Covid-19 conspiracy theories during an interview with a minor party politician.

Newshub's political editor, Tova O'Brien, interviewed the leader of the Advance New Zealand party, Jami-Less Ross. The party failed to secure enough votes to enter parliament Saturday's general election, after peddling rumours and misinformation on social media about the coronavirus.