Close Up. Interviewee launching brand of natural cosmetics made statements about the chemicals contained in standard cosmetics. Not upheld (controversial issues).
One News Tonight. Item stated that 10 people in 2010 had died “as a result of patrol car pursuits”. Not upheld (accuracy, fairness).
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).
Police Ten 7. Filmed execution of search warrant at complainant’s property. Upheld (privacy). Orders ($1,500 compensation for breach of privacy, $1,000 costs to Crown).
One News and One News Tonight. Items on teachers’ industrial action. Not upheld (controversial issues, accuracy and fairness).
The Crowd Goes Wild. Host made comments about acclimatising to conditions in India leading up to the Commonwealth Games. Not upheld (discrimination and denigration).
One News. Items reporting on World Rowing Championships. Authority declined to accept the complaint because it had no jurisdiction.
Ski FM. Comment about sucking diarrhoea from someone’s bottom with a straw. Upheld (good taste and decency). Order ($500 costs to Crown).
Voice of Islam. Comments about the Bible compared to the Qur’an. Not upheld (discrimination and denigration).
The Radio Network's Overnight Talk Show. Host commented on remarks made by Fox News commentator on The View relating to proposed mosque at Ground Zero. Not upheld (law and order, controversial issues, accuracy and fairness).