TVNZ News at 8pm. Newsreader said “Christ that hurt”. Not upheld (good taste and decency).
Hunting Aotearoa. Graphic footage of hunting. Not upheld (violence).
Paul Henry Drive. Low-level swearing. Not upheld (good taste and decency).
Campbell Live. Media commentator stated “if men had periods there would have been a law passed, there would be a menstruation allowance so that all of you could go home and curl up in a ball once a month”. Not upheld (discrimination and denigration).
Fair Go. Item on saving fuel costs discussed hybrid vehicles, including one reference to Toyota Prius. Not upheld (accuracy, fairness, responsible programming, discrimination and denigration).
One News at Midday, One News at 4.30pm, One News at 6pm, and One News Tonight. Items reported that a former senior manager at Rimutaka Prison had pleaded guilty to growing cannabis for supply to inmates. Not upheld (accuracy, responsible programming, and discrimination and denigration).
Big. Contained brief footage of naked obese woman. Not upheld (good taste and decency, responsible programming, and children’s interests).
Tuko Anzac in Māori. Anzac Day broadcast included images of the New Zealand flag. Declined to determine (controversial issues).
Larry Williams Drive Show. Host expressed his views on the execution of Osama bin Laden. Not upheld (controversial issues).
Kalgoorlie Cops. Footage of topless barmaid. Not upheld (good taste and decency).