Native Affairs. Complaint that programme did not cover anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Declined to determine (balance).
All Decisions
Talkback with Michael Laws. Host argued in favour of sterilising perpetrators of child abuse. Not upheld (fairness, good taste and decency, controversial issues, accuracy, discrimination and denigration, responsible programming).
Real Crime: Interview with a Serial Killer promo. Man described snapping a woman’s neck. Upheld (children’s interests). Order ($2,000 costs to Crown).
The Edge Morning Madhouse. Host referred to George Michael as a “homo”. Not upheld (discrimination and denigration).
One News. Complainant alleged presenter made the comment “a line of fools”. Declined to determine (good taste and decency, privacy).
The Mother. Film contained sex scenes. Not upheld (good taste and decency).
One News. Item on Emissions Trading Scheme. Not upheld (accuracy).
The Take. Mini-series contained sex scene involving fully clothed couple. Good taste and decency, not upheld.
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.