Native Affairs. Item discussed Education Review Office report on a Māori immersion school Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Hoani Waititi. Controversial issues, accuracy and fairness. Not upheld.
Radio Sport Farming Show. Host referred to man as “pommy git”. Discrimination and denigration, not upheld.
The Take. Mini-series contained sex scene involving fully clothed couple. Good taste and decency, not upheld.
3 News. Item stated that Polish orphans spent time in Russian orphanages. Accuracy, not upheld.
Campbell Live. Reporter shown riding “Yike Bike” without a helmet. Not upheld (law and order).
The Edge Morning Madhouse. Prank calls to Australian residents at 3.30am to talk about Melbourne Cup. Not upheld (good taste and decency, privacy).
7 Days. Comedian told story about punching a boy with Down Syndrome. Not upheld (good taste and decency, discrimination and denigration).
Media 7. Discussion about Authority’s decision on Let Us Spray documentary which won a Qantas Media Award. Controversial issues, accuracy, fairness, law and order, discrimination and denigration. Not upheld.
Radio New Zealand National News. Report referred to “government superannuation”. Accuracy, declined to determine.
Target. Broadcast image of the complainant’s business signage during evaluation of another company. Fairness, not upheld.