Campbell Live. Interlocutory decision concerning complaint about items on 23 and 24 June 2011. Authority has jurisdiction to accept referral of complaint.
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American Pie Presents: Beta House. Interlocutory decision concerning complaint about movie on 24 May 2011. Authority has jurisdiction to accept referral of complaint.
Prime Minister’s Hour. John Key hosted Radio Live for an hour on 30 September 2011, two months out from the General Election. Allegedly in breach of the Election Programmes Code. Not upheld (Standards E1 – election programmes subject to other Codes and E5 – opening and closing addresses).
Hunting Aotearoa. Graphic footage of hunting. Not upheld (violence).
Promos for Nothing Trivial. Sexual references. Not upheld (good taste and decency, children’s interests).
TVNZ News at 8pm. Newsreader said “Christ that hurt”. Not upheld (good taste and decency).
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).
Robert and Jono’s Drive Show. “Wind up Your Wife” telephone prank in which wife told husband she was getting restraining order against his mother. Not upheld (fairness).
Tuko Anzac in Māori. Anzac Day broadcast included images of the New Zealand flag. Declined to determine (controversial issues).