Family Guy. Cartoon scene implied killing of cat with a razor. Not upheld (good taste and decency, children’s interests, violence).
60 Minutes. Interview with former Breakfast presenter Paul Henry. Not upheld (controversial issues, discrimination and denigration, good taste and decency).
Promo for Bones contained three brief shots of a girl with what appeared to be blood or dirt on her face. Not upheld (responsible programming, children’s interests and good taste and decency).
Radio Live News and The Breeze News. News items reported that British woman was bitten by a lion cub at a tourist park. Not upheld (accuracy and fairness).
Te Ahi Kaa. Contained audio extract of news bulletin about Christchurch earthquake. Not upheld (responsible programming – action taken, and accuracy).
AMP Business. Reported commodity prices without reference to currency. Not upheld (accuracy and fairness).
Talkback with Michael Laws. Host offered view that it was a “Māori myth” that people were beaten for speaking Te Reo Māori. Not upheld (accuracy and discrimination and denigration).
One News: “Good Sorts”. Interviewee used the word “bastards” during “Good Sorts” segment. Not upheld (good taste and decency, children’s interests, responsible programming, controversial issues).
3 News. Image allegedly showing Osama Bin Laden following his death. Not upheld (good taste and decency, violence, children’s interests, responsible programming, and controversial issues).
3 News. Item about release of first 3D erotic film. Not upheld (good taste and decency, and children’s interests).