Sunday Theatre: Until Proven Innocent. Feature-length drama based on the story of David Dougherty. Not upheld (privacy, discrimination and denigration). Declined to determine (controversial issues, accuracy, fairness, responsible programming).
All Decisions
The Tudors. Scene in which a burning hot steel rod was pushed up a man’s backside. Not upheld (good taste and decency, law and order, violence).
The Crowd Goes Wild. Presenter made a remark about a man with red hair. Not upheld (discrimination and denigration).
X105FM employee attempted to enter barbecue for Prince William at Premier House. Not upheld (law and order, good taste and decency).
Inside New Zealand: How to Spot a Cult. Two-part documentary included interviews with former members of cults. Not upheld (controversial issues, accuracy, fairness).
The Big Bang Theory. Scene showed characters drinking alcohol then in bed together. Not upheld (children’s interests, liquor, law and order, violence, responsible programming).
Close Up. Opinion poll on changing the New Zealand flag. Not upheld (controversial issues, accuracy).
Nine to Noon. Interview with Sir Eion Edgar. Declined to determine (law and order, controversial issues, accuracy, fairness, responsible programming).
Close Up. Item about homeopathy sceptics. Not upheld (controversial issues).
Breakfast. Presenter stated that singer Susan Boyle was “retarded” and that it was possible to “make it out” by looking at her. Upheld (good taste and decency): action taken. Upheld: majority (discrimination and denigration). Order (broadcast of statement).