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).
All Decisions
3 News. Footage of luger dying as he hit a metal pole during training run. Not upheld (good taste and decency, privacy)
Fast Times at Ridgemont High. Female characters simulated oral sex on carrots. Not upheld (children’s interests, good taste and decency, fairness).
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.
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.
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.
3 News. Item reported shooting of a police officer. Not upheld (privacy).
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).
Campbell Live. Reporter shown riding “Yike Bike” without a helmet. Not upheld (law and order).