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BSA to consider first complaint about an online broadcaster

The Broadcasting Standards Authority has confirmed it has jurisdiction to consider a complaint about content transmitted by an online broadcaster.

BSA releases 4 decisions

The Authority has not upheld a complaint that an interview on Afternoons with Jesse Mulligan about the Gene Technology Bill breached the balance standard.

BSA Releases 4 Decisions

The Authority has not upheld a complaint that a 1News broadcast about the greyhound racing industry’s perspective on their impending ban was unbalanced.

Public views on offensive language harden, racial slurs least accepted

New Zealanders’ tolerance for offensive language in broadcasting has fallen in the past four years, partly reversing a long-term trend of softening attitudes.

BSA releases 5 decisions

The Authority has not upheld a complaint about a Midday Report segment on Charlie Kirk’s death, including a recording of Kirk’s final interaction and the gunshot that killed him.

BSA allows RCR to submit on jurisdiction decision, publishes legal advice

The Broadcasting Standards Authority has agreed to allow Reality Check Radio to make submissions on the Authority’s jurisdiction over a complaint about online content transmitted by The Platform.

BSA releases 2 decisions

The Authority has not upheld a complaint that two interviews on Morning Report, exploring the propriety of funding for a campaign to encourage Māori to register on the Māori electoral…

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