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BSA issues new guidance on coverage of gender identity issues

The Broadcasting Standards Authority has issued new guidance for complainants and broadcasters in response to proliferating complaints about TV and radio coverage of gender identity issues.

BSA welcomes consultation on safer online services and media platforms

The Broadcasting Standards Authority welcomes today’s launch of the public discussion document, Safer Online Services and Media Platforms, on a proposed new content regulation framework.

Inaccurate reports on ‘delayed’ COVID-19 MIQ wind-up breached standards

News reports on RNZ suggesting the Government delayed ending the COVID-19 managed isolation and quarantine (MIQ) system despite public health advice it should be wound up immediately were inaccurate, the…

Freedom of expression outweighed harm caused by gender-critical interview, BSA finds

The Broadcasting Standards Authority has made a landmark acknowledgement of transgender rights but ultimately not upheld complaints that an RNZ interview with a gender-critical philosopher breached broadcasting standards.

Interview with teenage climate activist was unfair, BSA finds

NZME was correct to uphold a complaint about an interview on Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive with a teenage climate activist about the Schools Strike for Climate movement, the Broadcasting Standards…

Unbalanced and inaccurate greyhound racing news item breached standards

A Newshub item discussing the alleged misuse of public funds for safety improvements at a greyhound racetrack was unbalanced and inaccurate, the Broadcasting Standards Authority has found.

BSA tackles new ‘vehemence’ and misinformation over COVID-19

Broadcasting complaints have taken on a new level of vehemence reflecting a growing polarisation around big issues such as COVID-19, the Broadcasting Standards Authority says.

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