BSA Decisions Ngā Whakatau a te Mana Whanonga Kaipāho

All BSA's decisions on complaints 1990-present
All Decisions
Atkinson and RadioWorks Ltd - 2011-011

Fletch and Vaughan Show. Winner of competition stated he had drawn a “nice little penis just going into the mouth” on the face of his opponent. Not upheld (good taste and decency).

Bradstock and Māori Television - 2011-025

Hunting Aotearoa. Hunter used potentially objectionable language. Upheld (good taste and decency). No order.

Lambert and SKY Network Television Ltd - 2010-180

The Soviet Story. Documentary about the Soviet regime contained graphic and violent details and images. Upheld (violence). Not upheld (children). No order.

Freeman and Television New Zealand Ltd - 2011-001

Sunday. Interview with policeman who said an offensive word twice when recalling his involvement in Aramoana massacre. Upheld by majority (good taste and decency, children’s interests). Not upheld (law and order, responsible programming). No order.

Paranjape and Television New Zealand Ltd - 2011-040

One News. Complaint about TVNZ's coverage of One Day International cricket matches between South Africa and India. Authority declined jurisdiction to accept the complaint.

Katavich and TVWorks Ltd - 2010-064

Campbell Live. Three items and promo discussed complainant’s businesses and websites and referred to him as an “internet fraudster” and “a face to what is often a faceless crime”. Upheld (fairness). Order ($2,000 costs to complainant).

Hashimoto and Television New Zealand Ltd - 2011-012

Sunday. Item referred to Tokyo as “chaotic”. Not upheld (accuracy).

Ryan and Television New Zealand Ltd - 2011-004

One News Tonight. Teaser referred to Prince William as “the next King of England”. Declined to determine (controversial issues and accuracy).

Hall and Television New Zealand Ltd - 2010-169

Extreme Male Beauty. Reality series contained male nudity including genitalia. Not upheld (good taste and decency).

Miller and Television New Zealand Ltd - 2011-007

Promo for Liam. Promo for AO-classified film broadcast during G-rated cooking show. Not upheld (good taste and decency, responsible programming, and children’s interests).

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