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.
All Decisions
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).
One News Tonight. Teaser referred to Prince William as “the next King of England”. Declined to determine (controversial issues and accuracy).
Q + A. Interview about controversy surrounding production of The Hobbit. Not upheld (fairness, controversial issues, good taste and decency, discrimination and denigration).
George FM. Complainant qualified for entry into competition but mistakenly not included in prize draw. Not upheld (accuracy and fairness).
2 Fast 2 Furious. Movie contained violent scenes including torture. Not upheld (violence).
Prime News. Items on train collision referred to the train’s “engine”. Declined to determine (accuracy).
3 News. Item about Shane Warne included images of him with topless women with their breasts pixellated. Not upheld (good taste and decency).
Campbell Live. Host asked, “So there is not some Australian with his or her hand up your bum operating you like a puppet?” during interview with New Zealand Actors’ Equity representatives about The Hobbit. Not upheld (good taste and decency, discrimination and denigration).