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).
All Decisions
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.
Sex/Life. Episode dealt with methods used by some women to take revenge on partners and ex-partners. Not upheld (law and order, discrimination and denigration).
Night Eyes. Film which was rated AO was screened beginning at 8.30pm. Not upheld (good taste and decency).
One Network News, Tonight. News items reported on election by Parliament of a Deputy Speaker and showed exchanges in the House following the selection ofthe Deputy Speaker. Not upheld (balance).
Top of the Morning. Presenter's use of mild swear word. Not upheld (good taste and decency).
Student radio station at Otago University. Song with obscenities in title and lyrics. Upheld (good taste and decency). No order.
The Great Kiwi Video Show. Winning entry was video footage of a toddler handling a kitten. Complaint that toddler's clumsy handling was mistreatment of the kitten. Not upheld (violence).