Car Enthusiasts In New Zealand Are Blaring Celine Dion Songs In 'Siren Battles'.

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Report Overview: The article contains some manipulations such as sensationalism, biased language, and omission of key information. However, it also provides some balanced reporting by including quotes from both residents and the mayor. Overall, the article is moderately objective.

Sides Objectivity Scores

Residents (60)

Enthusiasts (80)

Sides Representation Balance

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Enthusiasts

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Detected Manipulations & Suggested Changes

Sensationalism

The article uses sensational language to describe the siren battles, such as 'beset' and 'ear-splitting levels'.

Residents of a small city in New Zealand are beset by drivers blasting songs late into the night. The loud music comes from cars that have been modified by local enthusiasts who participate in 'siren battles' that run on any given day of the week from 07:00 PM to 02:00 AM.

Use neutral language to describe the siren battles, such as 'participate in car sound competitions'.

Biased language

The article uses biased language when describing the enthusiasts, such as 'drivers who partake in the battles' and 'competitors take pride in their makeshift sound systems'.

That’s why Celine Dion is a favorite among drivers who partake in the battles, as the reports: 'It’s a headache,' Porirua Mayor Anita Baker told AFP on Thursday. [...] They 'love Celine Dion', the mayor said. 'They like anyone with a high pitch and great tone in their voice,' she said.

Use neutral language when describing the enthusiasts, such as 'drivers who participate in the competitions'.

Omission of key information

The article omits key information about the impact of the siren battles on residents, such as the disruption to their sleep and daily lives.

The loud music has become a problem for the city of Porirua, which is home to 60,000 residents. Some residents have taken the issue up with the city, and a petition asking the battles to stop has garnered nearly 300 signatures.

Include information about the impact of the siren battles on residents, such as disrupted sleep and daily life.

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