3 National News. Report of an accident that morning where a schoolboy cyclist had been hit by a truck and killed. The pictures showed the cyclist lying on the ground at the scene of the accident. Not upheld (good taste and decency, fairness).
All Decisions
Sale of the Century. Game show, broadcast from 7.00–7.30pm, featured the Auckland Warriors rugby league team on several programmes. Complaint about the extensive display of DB Bitter logos. Not upheld: majority (liquor).
3 National News. Item covered the Auckland Hero Parade (organised by gay organisations). Complaint that two women wearing g-strings only were shown dancing erotically. Not upheld (good taste and decency, children's interests).
Newsnight. Interview of model who had appeared as a centrefold in "Playboy" magazine and was in New Zealand promoting "Playboy" cards. Complaint that item was unbalanced as it had neither mentioned nor dealt with pornography. Not upheld (balance).
Newsnight. Complaint that news broadcast omitted any reference to a nationwide strike by primary school teachers. Declined to determine (responsible programming): non-broadcast of event a matter of editorial discretion.
Sportsnight. Complaint that 3 breaches of the liquor standard (incidental promotion not being minimised) relating to a jersey, signage on the wall, and a backdrop. TVNZ upheld 2 aspects of the complaint. Not upheld (liquor): aspect not upheld by TVNZ. Not upheld (liquor): 2 aspects, action taken sufficient.
Ren and Stimpy. Animated satirical series. Complaint about segment which parodied breakfast cereal commercials. Not upheld (good taste and decency, children's interests).
Promos for three AO programmes (the films Highlander II and A Woman's Guide to Adultery, and the series Peak Practice) were screened before 8.30pm. Not upheld (responsible programming, children's interests).
One Network News, Late Edition. Item dealt with DNA testing. Complainant alleged that as the DNA evidence in his case had not positively confirmed that he was the offender, the item was misleading and unfair to him. Not upheld (accuracy, fairness).
One World of Sport. One-day cricket match showed liquor logos onthe players' clothing. Not upheld (liquor).