It was reported that Ms Bennett yesterday met Natasha Fuller, the solo mother who was at the centre of a controversy last year after she talked about her inadequate study grant, then saw details of her benefits released by Ms Bennett.
TV3 News said it had emails which showed the meeting had taken place. It reported a monetary settlement was discussed and the idea of Ms Fuller dropping the complaint was floated.
Ms Bennett said she was approached without warning by a reporter who questioned her about an alleged monetary offer.
She dismissed any such suggestions last night and today released a statement saying the claims were inaccurate and "completely untrue".
The New Zealand Herald spoke to Ms Fuller, who responded to the TV3 story by saying "none of that is true".
Ms Bennett said she was considering her legal options in light of the story and way the network promoted it.
"As at this morning both parties involved in this issue have rejected the claims. 3 News owes the complainant and myself an apology," she said.
"During this complaint process my actions have been entirely appropriate and in line with Privacy Commission advice."
