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.
The Broadcasting Standards Authority has issued new guidance for audiences and broadcasters about types of complaints that are unlikely to be upheld.
One relates to a complaint alleging comments by Newstalk ZB host Kerre McIvor about cyclists breached the discrimination and denigration, fairness and balance standards. This was not upheld.