The Highlander. Film contained scene of man being killed with a sword. Not upheld (violence).
All Decisions
Hard to Kill. Film contained many violent scenes. Upheld (good taste and decency, violence). No order.
Sex. First episode in 2nd series included an item on erotic photography, a segment featuring a nudist colony and a discussion of sex in advertising. Not upheld (good taste and decency, balance, discrimination and denigration).
Sex. Second episode in 2nd series included item on stripping. Upheld (good taste and decency). Not upheld: majority (discrimination and denigration).
One Network News. Describing semi-automatic firearms as "Rambo Guns". Not upheld: majority (balance).
The Treaty of Waitangi – Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Documentary about the history and implications of the Treaty. Not upheld: majority (balance).
Radio Pacific talkback. Subject of some Palestinian refugees who had been deported from Israel but prohibited from entering Lebanon. Not upheld (accuracy, fairness, discrimination and denigration): action taken sufficient.
Frontline: "Hard Labour". Item about childbirth. Not upheld: majority (balance). Not upheld (fairness, discrimination and denigration).
DB Sport. Frequent exposure of logo. Upheld (liquor). No order.
Newstalk 1ZB morning programme. Presenter's comments when talking about a disputed road on Waiheke Island and the owner of the land allegedly offensive. Not upheld (good taste and decency, fairness): action taken sufficient.