The Simpsons' Halloween Special. Complaint that programme was anti-social and not appropriate for children. Upheld: majority (children's interests). Not upheld (law and order). No order.
TV One. 'Steinlager Blue' beer advertisement. Complaint that irresponsible frivolity and mood change in liquor advertisement. Not upheld (liquor).
Tonight. Item about electoral referendum, which was given incorrect title. Not upheld (accuracy): action taken sufficient.
The Ralston Group. Allegedly offensive language. Not upheld (good taste and decency): action taken sufficient.
Holmes. Interview with Australian theologian. Not upheld (balance).
TV3 Special: Sex. Complaint that it was wrong to emphasise the effectiveness of condoms in promoting safe sex. Not upheld (balance).
Foreign Correspondent. Item about the impact in Mexico City of Catholic Church's doctrine on birth control. Not upheld (balance, accuracy).
Holmes. Item about computer piracy. Upheld (balance). Not upheld (good taste and decency, law and order, privacy). Order ($1,250 legal costs to complainant).
Holmes. Item about computer piracy. Upheld (balance). Not upheld (privacy). No order.
Three National News, Nightline. Complaint about screening of some shots of vehicles entering and leaving the Trust's property with references to a police raid earlier that year and to charges of sex crimes against children. Direct factual conflict between the parties' versions. Declined to determine (privacy, balance, accuracy, fairness).