Radio Punjab talkback programme. Discussed controversy surrounding charges of electoral fraud against a prominent member of the Indian community. Not upheld (accuracy and fairness).
Police Ten 7. Filmed execution of search warrant at complainant’s property. Upheld (privacy). Orders ($1,500 compensation for breach of privacy, $1,000 costs to Crown).
Ski FM. Comment about sucking diarrhoea from someone’s bottom with a straw. Upheld (good taste and decency). Order ($500 costs to Crown).
One News. Items reporting on World Rowing Championships. Authority declined to accept the complaint because it had no jurisdiction.
The Crowd Goes Wild. Host made comments about acclimatising to conditions in India leading up to the Commonwealth Games. Not upheld (discrimination and denigration).
The Radio Network's Overnight Talk Show. Host commented on remarks made by Fox News commentator on The View relating to proposed mosque at Ground Zero. Not upheld (law and order, controversial issues, accuracy and fairness).
3 News. Item on Christchurch earthquake showed footage of complainant’s poultry shed. Not upheld (accuracy, fairness).
One News and 3 News. Items on New Zealand Film and Television Awards. Authority declined jurisdiction to accept the complaints.
Morning Report. News item on appointment of a former director of Feltex as the new Auckland International Airport chairperson. Not upheld (accuracy, fairness).
Sex and the City. Oral sex scene. Not upheld (good taste and decency, content classification, warning and filtering, children).