American Pie Presents: Beta House. Interlocutory decision concerning complaint about movie on 24 May 2011. Authority has jurisdiction to accept referral of complaint.
Prime Minister’s Hour. John Key hosted Radio Live for an hour on 30 September 2011, two months out from the General Election. Allegedly in breach of the Election Programmes Code. Not upheld (Standards E1 – election programmes subject to other Codes and E5 – opening and closing addresses).
Promos for Nothing Trivial. Sexual references. Not upheld (good taste and decency, children’s interests).
Campbell Live. Media commentator stated “if men had periods there would have been a law passed, there would be a menstruation allowance so that all of you could go home and curl up in a ball once a month”. Not upheld (discrimination and denigration).
Paul Henry Drive. Low-level swearing. Not upheld (good taste and decency).
Hunting Aotearoa. Graphic footage of hunting. Not upheld (violence).
TVNZ News at 8pm. Newsreader said “Christ that hurt”. Not upheld (good taste and decency).
Tuko Anzac in Māori. Anzac Day broadcast included images of the New Zealand flag. Declined to determine (controversial issues).
One News at Midday, One News at 4.30pm, One News at 6pm, and One News Tonight. Items reported that a former senior manager at Rimutaka Prison had pleaded guilty to growing cannabis for supply to inmates. Not upheld (accuracy, responsible programming, and discrimination and denigration).
Larry Williams Drive Show. Host expressed his views on the execution of Osama bin Laden. Not upheld (controversial issues).