Morning Report. Item about Australian Government’s proposal to legislate for blocking of particular websites. Controversial issues and accuracy. Not upheld.
Close Up. Item reported allegations that caregivers had been instructed to assist clients with masturbation and sex toys. Children’s interests. Not upheld.
3 News. Item containing details of murder and cannibalism. Violence and children’s interests, upheld. Programme classification, not upheld. Good taste and decency, subsumed. No order.
Radio New Zealand National News. Item reported prediction that Labour could still win the general election. Controversial issues and fairness. Not upheld.
Close Up. Items contained swearing. Good taste and decency. Not upheld.
The Pretender. Swearing and blasphemy. Good taste and decency. Not upheld.
Fanny Hill promo. Promo containing adult themes broadcast during news and G programme. Programme classification and children’s interests, upheld. Good taste and decency, subsumed. Order ($2,000 costs to Crown).
3 News. Item reported John Key’s visit to Greymouth. Balance. Not upheld.
Newstalk ZB. News item gave details of child abuse case. Good taste and decency. Not upheld.
The Edge. Broadcast of conversation with listener and her cellphone number. Privacy and fairness. Action taken. Upheld. Order ($1,500 to complainant for breach of privacy).