Newstalk ZB. Host said, “have they got their heads so far up their backsides they don’t take any notice of anyone else?” Not upheld (good taste and decency).
3 News. Item stated that “protesters marched through the streets of Auckland calling for illegal whaling to be stopped”. Not upheld (accuracy).
Campbell Live. Item claimed that modelling agency was refusing to put forward a model work because of her hip measurements. Upheld (accuracy, fairness). Not upheld (controversial issues). No order.
3 News. Reporter said “Jesus” when interviewing Cyclone Yasi survivor. Not upheld (good taste and decency).
Hunting Aotearoa. Hunter used potentially objectionable language. Upheld (good taste and decency). No order.
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).
Campbell Live. Included shot of topless woman. Not upheld (good taste and decency, and children’s interests).
The Soviet Story. Documentary about the Soviet regime contained graphic and violent details and images. Upheld (violence). Not upheld (children). No order.
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.
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.