The Soviet Story. Documentary about the Soviet regime contained graphic and violent details and images. Upheld (violence). Not upheld (children). No order.
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.
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.
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).
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).
Extreme Male Beauty. Reality series contained male nudity including genitalia. Not upheld (good taste and decency).
Sunday. Follow-up item on the use of sow crates in the pig farming industry. Not upheld (law and order, and fairness).
Close Up. Viewers’ poll questioning whether the Government should have apologised to India for Paul Henry’s controversial remarks included edited footage from a debate on an Indian television network. Not upheld (controversial issues, accuracy).
Saturday Mornings with Kim Hill. Host interviewed former Australian Prime Minister John Howard. Not upheld (fairness).
Sons of Anarchy. Characters shot a man then had sex in the presence of his dead body. Not upheld (violence).