Close Up. Interviewee launching brand of natural cosmetics made statements about the chemicals contained in standard cosmetics. Not upheld (controversial issues, accuracy, fairness).
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Close Up. Item discussed high teenage pregnancy and abortion rates in New Zealand. Not upheld (controversial issues).
Saturday Mornings with Kim Hill. Host interviewed former Australian Prime Minister John Howard. Not upheld (fairness).
Sons of Anarchy. Characters shot a man then had sex in the presence of his dead body. Not upheld (violence).
Heartland: “Grey Lynn: Summer in the City”. Programme included image of the complainant. Not upheld (privacy).
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).
Target. Presenter stated that a home owner is not allowed to connect a plug to an electrical appliance without approval from an electrical inspector. Not upheld (accuracy).
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).
Willie and JT. Host broadcast listener’s email address and said “send him an email”. Not upheld (privacy).
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).