One News. Item reported on Australia’s recent attempts to reduce pollution by introducing a carbon tax scheme. Not upheld (accuracy).
All Decisions
Police Ten 7: “Bad Boys”. Episode of reality TV series about work of New Zealand police looked at “bad boys’ most memorable moments” and contained coarse language and nudity, both of which were censored in the programme. Not upheld (good taste and decency, law and order, discrimination and denigration, responsible programming, children’s interests, violence).
Promo for Nothing Trivial. Promo broadcast during news and characters used low-level offensive language. Not upheld (good taste and decency, children's interests).
Investigator Special: Jesus the Cold Case. Documentary maker gave his perspective on the life and death of Jesus. The programme challenged traditional Christian view as encapsulated in the gospels. Not upheld (controversial issues, accuracy, fairness, discrimination and denigration).
New Zealand First Election Advertisement. Child stated, “My mum and dad are voting for New Zealand First. They say that Winston will give us a fair go.” Not upheld (election programmes subject to other Codes; responsible programming).
New Zealand First Election Advertisement. Statement that “only Winston and New Zealand First can save the foreshore and seabed for our family”. Not upheld (accuracy).
Labour Party Asset Sales Advertisement. Contained comment, “vote National and kiss your assets goodbye”. Not upheld (accuracy).
Labour Party Election Advertisement. Statement that “John Key’s only answer is to sell our best assets”. Not upheld (accuracy).
Labour Party Asset Sales Advertisement. Use of the word “damn”. Declined to determine (good taste and decency, election programmes subject to other Codes): complaint frivolous and trivial.
Prime Presents: The Grand Tour: Jeremy Wells and the NZSO. Comments by presenter included references to sexual activity, nudity, and bodily functions. Not upheld (good taste and decency).