Hunting Aotearoa. Hunter used potentially objectionable language. Upheld (good taste and decency). No order.
All Decisions
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.
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).
Close Up. Studio interview about police corruption. Not upheld (controversial issues).
Close Up. Item discussed high teenage pregnancy and abortion rates in New Zealand. Not upheld (controversial issues).
Sunday. Item referred to Tokyo as “chaotic”. Not upheld (accuracy).
Extreme Male Beauty. Reality series contained male nudity including genitalia. Not upheld (good taste and decency).
Close Up. Interviewee launching brand of natural cosmetics made statements about the chemicals contained in standard cosmetics. Not upheld (controversial issues, accuracy, fairness).