3 National News. Report on the sentence imposed on a woman for armed robbery included footage of her being shot at the scene by a police officer. The item showed the police officer from a rear angle firing two shots. Not upheld (privacy).
All Decisions
Wishbone: "A Terrified Terrier". Episode in children's programme contained renactment of battle scenes from the American Civil War. Not upheld: majority (children's interests).
One Network News. Item about an internet connection with the Wailing Wall in East Jerusalem stated that the offices of the organisation which provided the connection were in Israel. Not upheld (accuracy): action taken sufficient.
Terry and June. Episode dealt with the days following the death of a relative, including the funeral and the scattering of the ashes, and the comedy was based on a series of errors. Not upheld (good taste and decency, children's interests).
Spectrum: "A Midwife's Story". Documentary related incident where a mother's placenta was cooked and served to her friends and family. Not upheld (good taste and decency).
The Simpsons. Episode featured a birthday show and part of the birthday surprise was a rock group. Comment by a member of the band at the end of the concert. Not upheld (good taste and decency, children's interests).
Mana News. Comment made by Claims Manager for an iwi, in the context of an item on the settlement of Treaty of Waitangi grievances. Not upheld (good taste and decency, law and order, balance, accuracy).
One Network News, Holmes. Items dealt with subject of an application by the police for a protection order on behalf of a young woman, without her knowledge or consent. Not upheld (law and order).
Holmes. Item dealt with dispute between neighbours about the noise made by a parrot. Not upheld (privacy).
One Network News. Interview with Minister of Justice discussed government's decision not to proceed with legislation abolishing the right of appeal to the Privy Council. Item reported on raising the minimum pay rates for people over the age of 20 years, one of the matters discussed at the first meeting of the Coalition cabinet. Declined to determine: Authority unable to establish which standards had been breached – complaints based on complainant's strong personal views and his opposition to the particular government policies which were the subject of the items.