# When Free Speech Meets Defamation | Christchurch News

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Podcast: [Christchurch News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/christchurch-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7854780)
Published: 2026-09-17T08:41:49+00:00
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A writer’s book outing a politician as an extremist sparked controversy, leading to apologies after factual claims were proven false — sparking debate over free speech, defamation, and whether labeling opponents as “fascists” is just a tactic to silence dissent. Andrew Doyle argues that while free speech isn’t license to lie, opposing gender ideology is about defending basic rights — and that the “woke” movement, though wounded, remains alive under new names. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://www.chrislynchmedia.com/news-items/andrew-doyle-on-what-new-zealand-got-wrong-about-extremism-kindness-and-pride-badges/ More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/9fbfff75a1ba30a0 Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai.

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