BSA Decisions Ngā Whakatau a te Mana Whanonga Kaipāho

All BSA's decisions on complaints 1990-present
All Decisions
Dorrance and TVWorks Ltd - 2011-006

Campbell Live. Included shot of topless woman. Not upheld (good taste and decency, and children’s interests).

Atkinson and RadioWorks Ltd - 2011-011

Fletch and Vaughan Show. Winner of competition stated he had drawn a “nice little penis just going into the mouth” on the face of his opponent. Not upheld (good taste and decency).

Hoban and TVWorks Ltd - 2011-013

3 News. Reporter said “Jesus” when interviewing Cyclone Yasi survivor. Not upheld (good taste and decency).

Bradstock and Māori Television - 2011-025

Hunting Aotearoa. Hunter used potentially objectionable language. Upheld (good taste and decency). No order.

Lambert and SKY Network Television Ltd - 2010-180

The Soviet Story. Documentary about the Soviet regime contained graphic and violent details and images. Upheld (violence). Not upheld (children). No order.

Freeman and Television New Zealand Ltd - 2011-001

Sunday. Interview with policeman who said an offensive word twice when recalling his involvement in Aramoana massacre. Upheld by majority (good taste and decency, children’s interests). Not upheld (law and order, responsible programming). No order.

Paranjape and Television New Zealand Ltd - 2011-040

One News. Complaint about TVNZ's coverage of One Day International cricket matches between South Africa and India. Authority declined jurisdiction to accept the complaint.

Katavich and TVWorks Ltd - 2010-064

Campbell Live. Three items and promo discussed complainant’s businesses and websites and referred to him as an “internet fraudster” and “a face to what is often a faceless crime”. Upheld (fairness). Order ($2,000 costs to complainant).

So and Television New Zealand Ltd - 2010-166

Close Up. Studio interview about police corruption. Not upheld (controversial issues).

Cummings and Television New Zealand Ltd - 2010-164

Close Up: “Worst Town”. Satirical item on marketing strategy to enhance Palmerston North’s image as a visitor destination included file footage of clock tower and other buildings. Not upheld (accuracy).

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