George Balani at 6. Subject was the conviction of Gay Oakes for the murder of her de facto husband, the complainant's brother. Upheld (balance): action taken insufficient. Order (broadcast of brief summary of decision and an apology).
Chicago Hope: Over the Rainbow promo. A sequence showing a woman slapping a man's face was included as part of the promo broadcast at 8.30pm. Not upheld (good taste and decency, discrimination and denigration, responsible programming, violence).
Promo for the comedy series Skitz: "Millburn Place". Portrayal of a Pacific Island couple using fingers to count on, and threatening and using violence. Not upheld (discrimination and denigration).
X-Files. Episode featured a group of people with various physical abnormalities and others, made up to display a number of deformities. Not upheld (discrimination and denigration, violence).
Holmes. Presenter read a fax from a viewer which was derogatory about the French flag. Not upheld (good taste and decency, balance, accuracy, discrimination and denigration).
Open Home. Offensive word displayed on t-shirt worn by guest. Not upheld (good taste and decency): action taken sufficient.
Sportsnight. Guest took off her State of Origin jersey to reveal her breasts. Not upheld (good taste and decency).
Nine to Noon. Presenter's comment. Not upheld (accuracy).
Newstalk ZB. Caller gave name and the address (on two occasions) of man seen kicking a dog on the street. Upheld (privacy, fairness). Not upheld (good taste and decency). No order.
Shortland Street. Storyline involved characters being seized,threatened and tied up by a military style unit. Not applicable (law and order, balance, accuracy, fairness). Not upheld (discrimination and denigration, violence).