Investigator Special: Jesus the Cold Case. Documentary maker gave his perspective on the life and death of Jesus. The programme challenged traditional Christian view as encapsulated in the gospels. Not upheld (controversial issues, accuracy, fairness, discrimination and denigration).
All Decisions
New Zealand First Election Advertisement. Child stated, “My mum and dad are voting for New Zealand First. They say that Winston will give us a fair go.” Not upheld (election programmes subject to other Codes; responsible programming).
Labour Party Asset Sales Advertisement. Contained comment, “vote National and kiss your assets goodbye”. Not upheld (accuracy).
Labour Party Election Advertisement. Statement that “John Key’s only answer is to sell our best assets”. Not upheld (accuracy).
Labour Party Asset Sales Advertisement. Use of the word “damn”. Declined to determine (good taste and decency, election programmes subject to other Codes): complaint frivolous and trivial.
New Zealand First Election Advertisement. Statement that “only Winston and New Zealand First can save the foreshore and seabed for our family”. Not upheld (accuracy).
One News. Description of a young skier as “one of the world’s top junior skiers” and "one of the top junior female skiers in the world". Not upheld (accuracy).
More FM. Host discussed “tweet” by celebrity rapper which contained allegedly offensive language. Not upheld (good taste and decency).
Prime Presents: The Grand Tour: Jeremy Wells and the NZSO. Comments by presenter included references to sexual activity, nudity, and bodily functions. Not upheld (good taste and decency).
Zindagi Forever. Religious programme included song lyrics in Hindi with English subtitles that made reference to God. Not upheld (controversial issues, accuracy, fairness).