Apna 990 “radio-thon”. Allegedly broadcast statement that eight Fijian nationals had died in Christchurch earthquake. Not upheld (accuracy, responsible programming, and good taste and decency).
Waitangi: What Really Happened. Docu-drama about events leading up to the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi. Decline to determine on the grounds that the complaint related to matters of personal preference and editorial discretion (controversial issues, accuracy, fairness, discrimination and denigration, responsible programming).
One News. Item about arming police officers referred to police “force”. Declined to determine on the grounds that the complaint was frivolous (accuracy).
Not Going Out. Scene showed character dancing with baby and moving him from side to side. Not upheld (good taste and decency, violence, children’s interests, fairness, and discrimination and denigration).
7 Days. Comedy programme contained racial comments, coarse language and sexual connotations. Not upheld (good taste and decency, and responsible programming).
3 News. News reader stated “What is wrong with these people, I ask”, with reference to people declining invitations to Royal wedding. Declined to determine (discrimination and denigration).
Closer. Movie contained potentially offensive language. Not upheld (responsible programming and discrimination and denigration).
Hauraki Amped. Promotion for film The Hangover Part II stated “Hauraki’s going to send you and two mates to get your own hangover in Thailand”. Not upheld (liquor and responsible programming).
Close Up. Interview with New Zealand vodou high priest. Not upheld (privacy, accuracy, fairness and discrimination and denigration).
Sean Plunket Morning. Host interviewed Dr Paul Connett about his views against fluoridation of water. Not upheld (controversial issues, fairness, and discrimination and denigration).