The kindness of strangers
I have long wanted to write this, and three years later is as good a time as any.
"Why don't you just shut up and go away?" - and other pertinent questions answered
As circumstances change, it’s time to start setting some records straight.
"Kamahl Santamaria hires a KC"
Bolstering my legal team, and expanding my action against TVNZ
Covering my fifth U.S. election...
Not on-air this time, but still covering another U.S. Presidential election!
"Santamaria's latest legal move"
Misinformation has characterised everything to do with my time at TVNZ, and I am not willing to let that stand.
Setting the record straight #1
This is a long read. But if you gave the Sunday Star-Times article about me in 2022 even a cursory glance, then you need to read this - to see not only the truth, but the underhand reporting tactics that were employed.
The Facts vs The Story
Even somewhat trivial inaccuracies are important, when they’re feeding a narrative.
First week back
One year off, and now one week back. Here’s how things are going at The Balance after our launch last week.
Coming soon...
It wasn't exactly how I planned to launch my new venture, but I’ll take the free publicity!
What is 'balanced journalism'?
It feels like ‘accepted biases’ are everywhere in the media, and I don’t think we should be alright with that.
Civil discourse
Journalists are not the enemy, but they need to be just as accountable as the ones they’re holding to account.