Fair Go. Inaccurately claimed that woman had taken a photo which the complainant was displaying on his website as his own work. Upheld (accuracy, fairness). Not upheld (privacy, responsible programming). Order ($1,000 costs to Crown).
The Big Bang Theory. Scene showed characters drinking alcohol then in bed together. Not upheld (children’s interests, liquor, law and order, violence, responsible programming).
Breakfast. Presenter stated that singer Susan Boyle was “retarded” and that it was possible to “make it out” by looking at her. Upheld (good taste and decency): action taken. Upheld: majority (discrimination and denigration). Order (broadcast of statement).
The Tudors. Scene in which a burning hot steel rod was pushed up a man’s backside. Not upheld (good taste and decency, law and order, violence).
The Crowd Goes Wild. Presenter made a remark about a man with red hair. Not upheld (discrimination and denigration).
X105FM employee attempted to enter barbecue for Prince William at Premier House. Not upheld (law and order, good taste and decency).
Inside New Zealand: How to Spot a Cult. Two-part documentary included interviews with former members of cults. Not upheld (controversial issues, accuracy, fairness).
Sunday Theatre: Until Proven Innocent. Feature-length drama based on the story of David Dougherty. Not upheld (privacy, discrimination and denigration). Declined to determine (controversial issues, accuracy, fairness, responsible programming).
Close Up. Item about homeopathy sceptics. Not upheld (controversial issues).
One News Tonight. Item about washing machine for dogs. Not upheld (good taste and decency).