One News. Item investigated alleged dangerous driving practices in the New Zealand Army. Not upheld (controversial issues, accuracy, fairness).
All Decisions
Breakfast. Host read out joke which contained reference to “Jesus Christ”. Not upheld (good taste and decency, fairness, discrimination and denigration, children’s interests).
What Now. Judge in talent show spoof said to Cinderella, “Next time I’m holding one of my balls, you’re invited”. Not upheld (good taste and decency).
Promo for Cellular. Promo for AO-classified movie broadcast during PGR-rated animated movie. Not upheld (responsible programming, children’s interests).
Breakfast. Hosts made comments about immigrant doctors. Not upheld (good taste and decency, controversial issues, accuracy, fairness, discrimination and denigration, responsible programming).
Close Up item and promo. Interview with Pam Corkery discussed her proposed brothel for women. Not upheld (good taste and decency, controversial issues).
Skoda Game On – Extra Time. Interviewer left chalk handprints on backside of weightlifter’s tracksuit pants and commented that his body was "rock hard". Not upheld (good taste and decency).
Breakfast. News item contained footage of racing track accident which killed a motorcyclist. Not upheld (good taste and decency).
Breakfast. Host made comments about prisoners being handed over to Afghan security forces. Not upheld (good taste and decency, responsible programming).
One News. Item contained statements that Manawatu River was "one of the most polluted in the Western World": Not upheld (accuracy).