Good Morning. A spokesperson for Rape Crisis was interviewed and discussed some aspects of the work of Rape Crisis and how its services could be accessed. Complaint that the item was sexist and lacking in balance because it did not discuss the male perspective. Declined to determine (complaint both vexatious and trivial).
60 Minutes: "Chemical Trespass". Item dealt with apparent drift of spray during aerial chemical spraying. Allegation that drifting spray caused damage to plants on neighbouring properties and could cause damage to health. The item focused on the use of the spray 2,4-D ester, a spray manufactured by DowElanco (NZ) Ltd. Not upheld: majority (balance). Not upheld (fairness, accuracy, responsible programming).
"Death on Request". Programme on euthanasia, as practised in the Netherlands. The decision to end the life of a terminally ill man was examined from the point of view of the patient, his wife and his doctor. Not upheld (balance, accuracy).
Erotica. Repeat broadcast which dealt with the phenomenon of sex as entertainment. Declined to determine (discrimination and denigration, responsible programming).
Chat Bungalow. After announcer had used obscene language on programme, caller complained to broadcaster and was then named by the announcer on air. Upheld (privacy). Order ($500 compensation to complainant).
Song by Iggy Pop entitled "Pussy Walk". Upheld (good taste and decency). Not upheld (discrimination and denigration). No order.
"Secrets Revealed" and "More Secrets Revealed". Two programmes included segments which showed how magicians perform the illusion of suspension, and of sawing a woman in half. Not upheld (good taste and decency, privacy).
Shortland Street. Episodes dealt with dog fighting and an unwanted kitten. Complaint about the treatment of animals in Shortland Street. Not upheld (responsible programming, violence).
Banksie on Sunday. Comment by presenter in reply to a caller's suggestion about gay men. Not upheld (good taste and decency, discrimination and denigration, responsible programming).
One Network News. Sports news dealt with soem disputes to do the Auckland Warriors rugby league team. The chief executive for the Warriors' principal sponsor, DB Breweries, was interviewed and questioned about his company's on-going commitment should the disputes remain unresolved. Shot of the words "DB Bitter Warriors" on a wall of the Warriors' board room. Not upheld (liquor).