95bFM: In the Pink interview. Studio guest from the Pride Centre used an allegedly derogatory word in criticising the Mayor and Councillors of Auckland. Upheld (good taste and decency). Not upheld (denigration and discrimination). Order ($250 costs to Crown).
One Network News. News item referred to an incident which had occurred in Israel. Complaint that the reference was incorrect because it referred to an event which occurred in the Occupied Territories and not in Israel. The broadcaster upheld the complaint, re-emphasising to staff the importance of accuracy when discussing events in the Middle East. Not upheld (accuracy): action taken sufficient.
TV One's Midday. Details of a murder were included in a news item which reported the sentencing of the murderer. Complaint that the tragedy was reported in a sensational manner. Not upheld (good taste and decency, balance).
Advertisements for liquor products were broadcast consecutively during a commercial break in the Waikato region. Uphed (liquor): action taken insufficient. Order ($500 costs to Crown).
Weddings. Programme included a verbal and visual reference to a stag party where men had paid to drink and eat as much as they liked. Not upheld (liquor): action taken sufficient.
One Network News. Comment about the next millennium starting on January 1st 2000. Complaint that this was inaccurate. Not upheld (accuracy).
The Ricki Lake Show: "Hottest Hunk Calendar Search". Not upheld (good taste and decency, discrimination and denigration).
Holmes. Item dealt with students' occupation of the Auckland University Registry, as part of their protest against fee increases. Complaint that item ridiculed the students while accepting the University's position. Not upheld (balance).
Midday. Firearms control was discussed during an interview with the wife of one of the Port Arthur victims. Not upheld (balance).
The Bill: "Lockdown". Episode investigated a killing in a prison which included a graphic scene of blood-letting. Not upheld (children's interests, violence).