Morning Report. News item reported on controversial comments made by Breakfast presenter Paul Henry about Chief Minister of Delhi and New Zealand’s Governor-General. Not upheld (good taste and decency, discrimination and denigration).
One News and One News Tonight. Items on teachers’ industrial action. Not upheld (controversial issues, accuracy and fairness).
Afternoons with Jim Mora. Panel guest made references to Prime Minister John Key giving Warner Bros. 100 million dollars to secure filming of The Hobbit. Not upheld (accuracy).
One News Tonight. Item stated that 10 people in 2010 had died “as a result of patrol car pursuits”. Not upheld (accuracy, fairness).
One News. Item on education programme established to prevent youth suicide and self harm included footage of students. Not upheld (privacy).
Radio Punjab talkback programme. Discussed controversy surrounding charges of electoral fraud against a prominent member of the Indian community. Not upheld (accuracy and fairness).
TVWorks programme Balls of Steel. Skit called “Meet the Fuckers” showed couple simulating sexual intercourse in public places. Not upheld (good taste and decency).
Close Up. Interviewee launching brand of natural cosmetics made statements about the chemicals contained in standard cosmetics. Not upheld (controversial issues).
Breakfast. Host made comments, “Get your girls out” and “Gonorrhoea anyone?” Not upheld (good taste and decency).
Breakfast. Host commented with reference to ACT MP David Garrett, “He is a complete waster. He’s wasting our money, he’s wasting our time”. Not upheld (good taste and decency, controversial issues, accuracy and fairness).