Holmes. Interview with author of the recently published index of paedophile offenders raised the issue of paedophilia as a behavioural trait over which some men may have no control. Complaint that the assumption in the interviewer's comment that paedophilia was uncontrollable was not challenged. Not upheld (good taste and decency, law and order, children's interests).
All Decisions
Side Out. Film featuring beach volley ball. Complaint that film that was PGR rated contained a reasonably explicit sex scene was shown at midday on Sunday. Not upheld (children's interests).
City Life. First episode of a new, locally produced programme screened at 7.30pm. Complaints that the programme was inappropriately classified as PGR and had been screened too early in the evening, with reference to specific scenes and some dialogue. Upheld (responsible programming). Not upheld (good taste and decency, children's interests). No order.
Assignment. Item examined the laws relating to prostitution following the conviction of a couple in Wellington on eight charges of brothel keeping; they were involved in what the police described as a multi-million dollar business. Not upheld (balance).
60 Minutes. Item profiled Olympic gold swimming star, Danyon Loader and dealt with his difficulties in communicating with the media. Not upheld (fairness).
2 Sports Action: Lion Red League. Commercial break amounted to 4 minutes 15 seconds in total and liquor promotions comprised 45 seconds of the break. Not upheld (liquor).
One Network News. Item reported on a rugby team’s successful defence of the Ranfurly Shield. Not upheld (liquor).
Banksie on Sunday. Comments by host about the television talent quest programme Showcase. Not upheld (fairness).
Promo for Topp Twins series. Promo showed one of the twins ("Camp Leader") helping herself to a banana from the stand outside a retail fruit stall. Not upheld (law and order).
National Party election advertisement. Focused on the tax policies of other parties. Not upheld (accuracy).