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Broadcasting standards a ‘game changer’ in protecting free speech without harm

A “game-changing” reduction in standards breaches shows the co-regulatory broadcasting standards system has achieved its purpose since its creation in 1989, the Broadcasting Standards Authority says.

Half of diverse audiences avoid broadcasts due to experience with harmful content

This release is also available in Māori, Samoan, Simplified Chinese, Hindi, Punjabi and Korean.

Broadcaster took insufficient action over irresponsible alcohol promotion

A segment on ZM’s Fletch, Vaughan and Hayley show irresponsibly promoted alcohol and the broadcaster failed to take adequate action over the breach, the Broadcasting Standards Authority has found.

Adult-themed show promos during family film exposed children to potential harm

The airing of promos for adult-themed shows during family movie Scoob! potentially exposed children to unsuitable content and breached broadcasting standards, the Broadcasting Standards Authority has found.

New Zealanders weigh public interest and potential harm in gender identity discussion

New Zealanders see significant public interest in airing diverse views about gender identity but are concerned about the potential for community harm, new BSA research finds.

Broadcasting Act turns 35, and is showing its age

The Broadcasting Standards Authority's vision of freedom of expression without harm is as relevant as ever as the nation’s broadcasting regulator turns 35, but legislation is stuck in the pre-internet…

Comments about ethnic ‘priority’ for surgical waitlists ruled misleading and discriminatory

Comments by radio host Kate Hawkesby suggesting Māori and Pacific patients were being prioritised for surgery due to their ethnicity were misleading and discriminatory, the Broadcasting Standards Authority has found.

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