Radio Sport Farming Show. Host referred to man as “pommy git”. Discrimination and denigration, not upheld.
Radio New Zealand National News. Report referred to “government superannuation”. Accuracy, declined to determine.
The Take. Mini-series contained sex scene involving fully clothed couple. Good taste and decency, not upheld.
3 News. Item on a police officer dragged under a stolen patrol car stated that the officer was the first police officer in New Zealand to undergo a sex change. Not upheld (privacy).
3 News. Item stated that Polish orphans spent time in Russian orphanages. Accuracy, not upheld.
3 News. Item reported shooting of a police officer. Not upheld (privacy).
The Edge Morning Madhouse. Prank calls to Australian residents at 3.30am to talk about Melbourne Cup. Not upheld (good taste and decency, privacy).
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.
7 Days. Comedian told story about punching a boy with Down Syndrome. Not upheld (good taste and decency, discrimination and denigration).
One News and Tagata Pasifika. Reported investigation into criminal gangs, drugs and weapon smuggling in Samoa. Upheld (balance, accuracy and fairness). Not upheld (law and order). Orders (broadcast of statement, $5,000 costs to complainant, $2,000 costs to Crown).