Public views are being sought on proposed changes to standards for TV and radio programmes to ensure they remain fit for today’s media and regulatory environment.
A panel discussion on APNA Television breached broadcasting standards with misleading comments about COVID-19 and the application of new abortion laws, the Broadcasting Standards Authority has found.
Comments about people based on their COVID-19 vaccination status are unlikely to be considered discrimination or denigration under broadcasting standards, the BSA has found.
In one decision, the Authority has not upheld a complaint alleging a lack of balance in a Newshub Live item on reactions to the sentencing of a person involved in…
We're delighted to welcome two new BSA board members, Tupe Solomon-Tanoa’i and John Gillespie. Acting Chair Susie Staley has been confirmed as Chair.
One decision finds that a Newshub Live item did not breach the accuracy or fairness standards by stating there was no evidence ivermectin works in treating or preventing COVID-19.
One decision finds that comments by radio host Mike Hosking criticising Director-General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield were opinion and did not breach the accuracy or fairness standards.