Close Up. Interview with female porn star included footage of her wearing lingerie and clips from her pornographic movies. Upheld (good taste and decency and children’s interests): action taken. Orders (broadcast statement, $3,000 costs to Crown).
The Investigator Special: The Case Against Robin Bain. Documentary maker discussed his view that there was no forensic evidence connecting Robin Bain with his family’s murders, and investigated whether the complainant had given misleading evidence at David Bain’s retrial. Upheld (fairness). Declined to determine (accuracy). Order ($1,500 costs to complainant).
The Investigator Special: The Case Against Robin Bain. Documentary maker discussed his view that there was no forensic evidence connecting Robin Bain with his family’s murders, and investigated whether “surprise” witness had given misleading evidence at David Bain’s retrial. Upheld (fairness). No order.
Breakfast. Presenter made comments about the nationality of the Governor General. Not upheld (good taste and decency, fairness, discrimination and denigration): action taken sufficient. Not upheld (controversial issues, responsible programming).
Afternoons with Jim Mora. Panel guest made references to Prime Minister John Key giving Warner Bros. 100 million dollars to secure filming of The Hobbit. Not upheld (accuracy).
One News Tonight. Item stated that 10 people in 2010 had died “as a result of patrol car pursuits”. Not upheld (accuracy, fairness).
Close Up. Interviewee launching brand of natural cosmetics made statements about the chemicals contained in standard cosmetics. Not upheld (controversial issues).
Breakfast. Host commented with reference to ACT MP David Garrett, “He is a complete waster. He’s wasting our money, he’s wasting our time”. Not upheld (good taste and decency, controversial issues, accuracy and fairness).
One News. Item on education programme established to prevent youth suicide and self harm included footage of students. Not upheld (privacy).
Close Up. Item on New Zealand protestor’s decision to travel to Gaza with his son as part of a humanitarian aid flotilla. Not upheld (controversial issues, accuracy, fairness, responsible programming).